Hugh Westbrook
Articles by Hugh Westbrook
LITHUANIA: Beer market suffers from high spirits
8 December 2003
The Lithuanian beer market has seen a fall in sales in the first 11 months of this year. Data from the Lithuanian Brewers' Association indicates a 7.7% drop in sales on the home market to 221.65 million litres.
New age flavours carve out niche in cordial market
8 November 2001
The cordial market is unrecognisable from a decade ago in its vast array of new and innovative flavours. Hugh Westbrook assesses the sector and investigates the growth drivers behind the phenomenon.
Water vs Sports drinks, a debate to exercise the mind
12 July 2001
Water may be the stuff of life but it is not necessarily the stuff of exercise. So suggest the manufacturers of a number of leading sports drinks, who argue that water is not nearly as good for maintaining proper hydration while competing or working out. Hugh Westbrook asks are theses valid scientific claims or are they just an exercise in marketing?
Superbrew: The emerging health benefits of tea
6 June 2001
USA: Smoothies are a first for Tropicana
19 March 2001
