Chris Mercer
Biography
Chris first decided to make money out of his drinking while living in balmy southern France.
Having trained as a journalist in the UK, he became the drinks correspondent for Decision News Media in Montpellier and soon found himself chasing everyone from multinational brewers to French wine terrorists.
He has since worked freelance for the BBC, Sunday Telegraph and a range of drinks titles, including Decanter Magazine.
Before signing for just-drinks as deputy editor in July 2008, Chris was responsible for online news at a number of William Reed Business Media drinks titles, including Drinks International.
During the past five years, Chris has been interviewed on drinks sector developments by a range of mainstream media, including CNBC television, BBC Radio and national newspapers.
Chris now has a taste for wine outside of his price range.
Articles by Chris Mercer
just The Preview - The Coca-Cola Co Q4 & FY
6 February 2012
The Coca-Cola Co is set to release its Q4 and full-year results tomorrow (7 February). Below, we take a look at the highs and lows for the company in the three months to the end of December.
HONG KONG/CHINA: San Miguel Brewery unit feels the heat in FY
6 February 2012
Auditors have warned that San Miguel Brewery's Hong Kong and China business faces an uncertain future, after gains from a Budweiser distribution deal failed to offset market pressure in its full-year.
UK: Government issues cancer warning with alcohol adverts
6 February 2012
The UK Government has extended its Change4Life scheme to alcohol, with the launch of an advertising campaign that highlights links between excessive drinking and disease.
TRAVEL RETAIL: Ian Macleod Distillers appoints regional director
6 February 2012
UK: Fuller, Smith & Turner to buy Enterprise pubs
6 February 2012
just On Call - Buoyant Beam Inc to invest behind Bourbon boom
3 February 2012
US: Spirits industry bullish despite tax threat
3 February 2012
US/RUSSIA: CEDC says Russian Standard not only option
3 February 2012
US: Beam Inc targets innovation for 2012 as FY figures shine
3 February 2012
CHILE: Embotelladora Andina to merge with Coca-Cola Polar
3 February 2012
GLOBAL: Moet Hennessy fizzes in FY 2011
3 February 2012
US: Under-pressure Jones Soda to sell more shares
3 February 2012
IRELAND: Alcohol consumption down 17% in a decade
3 February 2012
US/RUSSIA: Russian Standard details CEDC plan
2 February 2012
ARGENTINA: Winemakers toast strong year for exports
2 February 2012
PHILIPPINES: Tanduay Distillers FY sales up on weak economy
2 February 2012
UK: Whyte & Mackay mulls distillery expansion
2 February 2012
PHILIPPINES: Ginebra San Miguel to keep East Pacific separate
2 February 2012
UK: The Glenmorangie Co to sponsor Open Championship golf
2 February 2012
just the Preview – Beam Inc Q4 & FY
1 February 2012
UK: Study sets scene for tougher alcohol pricing plan
1 February 2012
GLOBAL: Heineken launches Valentine's Day Facebook app
1 February 2012
GLOBAL: SABMiller appoints Grolsch, Peroni chiefs
1 February 2012
RUSSIA: Abrau-Durso winery to go public - report
1 February 2012
UK: Fuller, Smith & Turner appoints pubs MD
1 February 2012
Product Launch - US: Beam Inc's C by Courvoisier
1 February 2012
US: Spirits sales increase momentum in 2011 - figures
31 January 2012
