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Comment - Beer - Is 2012 a FMCG/Craft Beer Tipping Point?

By: Pete Brown | 2 February 2012

Pete Brown is back, refreshed, raring to go, and pondering the future. "Which way will beer go in 2012?", he asks the tea leaves.

Comment - Carlsberg (Lime) Wedges War on Corona

By: Chris Mercer | 30 January 2012

Carlsberg is seeking to use the rising popularity of its San Miguel brand in the UK to launch what looks like the next-generation Corona Extra.

Comment - SABMiller, CR Snow To Get Second Bite at Kingway?

By: Chris Mercer | 27 January 2012

SABMiller's Chinese joint-venture, CR Snow Breweries, could get a second chance to dig its claws into Kingway Brewery and mount a stronger challenge to Tsingtao in the country's Guangdong province.

Comment - Spirits - Plymouth Gin: West is Best

By: Richard Woodard | 26 January 2012

When Pernod Ricard said last week that it is updating the packaging for - and raising the price of - Plymouth Gin, there was a run on tonic water at Richard Woodard's local shop. It's taken a while, but the brand is back, and Woodard would like to celebrate.

Comment - Anheuser-Busch InBev: Out With The Old...

By: Chris Mercer | 25 January 2012

Dave Peacock's exit as US president at Anheuser-Busch InBev completes a full change of backroom staff at the brewer, but how might it affect the company's performance on the pitch?

Comment - US Spirits to Show More Momentum for 2011

By: Chris Mercer | 24 January 2012

We have yet to see the official figures on the US spirits market in 2011, but the signs suggest that renewed momentum in premium has been maintained.

Comment - Soft Drinks & Water - India Calling

By: Ray Rowlands | 24 January 2012

The soft drinks industry has been buzzing about China for quite some time. But, look in its shadow, and one can see India - a market that could eclipse its neighbour in the future. Ray Rowlands casts his eye over the market.

Comment - Vodafone Ruling Bodes Well for SABMiller

By: Chris Mercer | 23 January 2012

Vodafone's tax victory in India is a promising sign for SABMiller, which faces a similar dispute over its acquisition of Foster's Group's operations in the country.

Comment - Quick Take: Remy Cointreau Shares Come Down to Earth?

By: Chris Mercer | 19 January 2012

Remy Cointreau's share price sank after the group reported an 18% rise in nine-month net sales today, showing that even Cognac's seemingly inexorable rise in China has its limits.

Comment - Wine - Losh's Chris-tal Ball

By: Chris Losh | 19 January 2012

It's the week of forecasts on just-drinks this week. On Tuesday, Ian Buxton considered what 2012 will bring for the world of whisky. Today, Chris Losh looks at what the next 12 months will provide for all you wine producers out there. Note: Some of the following might not happen.