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just the Winners - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013: Italy, Portugal, Spain, the US
22 May 2013
Earlier this week, the northern hemisphere wine gold medal winners in this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition were announced. Click here for the winners from Canada, England, France, Germany and Hungary, while the gold medal winners from Italy, Portugal, Spain and the US are listed below.
US: Constellation Brands lines up Crown Imports funds
15 May 2013
Constellation Brands has raised US$1.55bn in a debt offering to help pay for its full takeover of Crown Imports.
just The Preview - C&C Group FY
14 May 2013
C&C Group will report its full-year results tomorrow (15 May). Here, just-drinks takes a look at the highs and lows for the company in the 12 months to the end of February.
US: Constellation Brands unveils Svedka Vodka ad push
9 May 2013
Constellation Brands' Svedka Vodka range is set for a major advertising push through a new US-wide campaign.
US: Constellation Brands unveils new HR chief
8 May 2013
Constellation Brands has appointed a new chief human resources officer as the current head prepares to retire.
US: Wirtz Beverage Group unveils brokerage tie-up with Johnson Brothers
2 May 2013
Wirtz Beverage Group has teamed up with Johnson Brothers to form a spirits brokerage partnership for Iowa.
US: Constellations Brands tweaks Svedka Vodka flavour
30 April 2013
Constellation Brands has overhauled its flavoured Svedka Vodka range in the US, including a change to its formula.
just The Preview - Anheuser-Busch InBev Q1
29 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev will release its Q1 results tomorrow (30 April). Here, just-drinks takes a look at the company's highs and lows in the three months to the end of March.
US: Court agrees to Anheuser Busch InBev's Modelo deal concessions
22 April 2013
The anti-trust lawsuit filed over Anheuser-Busch InBev's US$20.1bn buy-out of Grupo Modelo has been fully laid to rest after a court allowed the settlement between the companies and the US Department of Justice (DoJ).
US: Anheuser-Busch InBev secures Dep't of Justice clearance for Modelo move
19 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev has reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice that will see the brewer secure its full takeover of Grupo Modelo.
just Five Years Ago: Beam keeps powder dry after losing race for Absolut
17 April 2013
It was five years ago this week that Beam Global Spirits & Wine – as Beam Inc was then known – started to come to terms with Pernod Ricard's last-minute grab of takeover target Vin & Sprit and the Absolut vodka brand at the end of March, 2008.
just For Subscribers - The week in drinks
12 April 2013
Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
12 April 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
In the Spotlight - Constellation Brands' Full-Year Results
11 April 2013
There was much to like in Constellation Brands' full-year results, released yesterday, not least further confirmation of the firm's intention to take full control of its US JV with Grupo Modelo, Crown Imports.
just The Facts - Constellation Brands Full-Year Results
11 April 2013
Constellation Brands yesterday released its full-year and fourth quarter results. Here, just-drinks takes a look at the performance of its units and shipment volumes.
Analysis - Constellation Brands eyes margins with brewery expansion
11 April 2013
Constellation Brands' Mexico brewery plans will help cut a rising costs that pushed full-year profits into the red, an analyst has said.
just On Call - Constellation Brands eyes "self-sufficiency" over beer supply - CEO
11 April 2013
Constellation Brands, in line to acquire a Grupo Modelo brewery, plans to double the plant's capacity over the next three years, the company's CEO has said
US: Constellation Brands sees FY profits dip despite sales jump
10 April 2013
Constellation Brands has posted a strong full-year increase in sales but net profits dropped as cost of goods damaged margins, the company said today (10 April).
US: Judge gives A-B InBev, DoJ more time over Modelo deal concerns - report
10 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev has been granted more time by a judge to iron out any remaining anti-trust concerns over its US$20.1bn takeover of Grupo Modelo, according to reports.
US: Off-trade beer volumes slip, but Heineken makes ground
9 April 2013
Off-trade beer volumes in the US fell by 3.4% in the latest quarter, but Heineken is continuing to gain market share, according to recently-released figures.
NEW ZEALAND: Kim Crawford readies Loveblock for NZ, US
9 April 2013
New Zealand winemaker Kim Crawford has marked the expiration of his restraint-of-trade period with the release of a new wine brand in the country.
just The Preview - Constellation Brands Q4 & FY
8 April 2013
Constellation Brands will report its full-year results tomorrow (9 April). Here just-drinks takes a look at the group's highs and lows in the three months to the end of February, plus its financial progress last year.
US: Agreement "in principle" reached as Anheuser-Busch Inbev closes in on Grupo Modelo
6 April 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev is poised to seal the takeover of Grupo Modelo, with Constellation Brands set to secure full ownership of its US JV with the Mexican brewer.
Comment - Wine - Our Survey Said...?
4 April 2013
Last month, Chris Losh was one of the experts on just-drinks' ‘state of the industry’ webinar. While the webinar looked at the drinks industry as a whole, Chris thinks the results provide plenty of food for thought for the wine companies of this world.
UK: Accolade Wines takes Geyser Peak international
3 April 2013
Accolade Wines has lined up the worldwide roll-out of a range extension for its recently-purchased Geyser Peak Californian wine brand.
US: Anheuser-Busch InBev warns of more Modelo deal delays after new lawsuit
28 March 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev has warned that a private lawsuit against its proposed takeover of Grupo Modelo could further delay the deal, or even block it altogether.
US: Anheuser-Busch InBev, DoJ ask court for more time on Modelo deal
18 March 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Constellation Brands say they have made "substantial progress" over their negotiations with US authorities on the Grupo Modelo deal, but have asked a court for more time for discussions.
BRAZIL: Constellation Brands hands distribution to Interfood Importação
8 March 2013
Constellation Brands is consolidating distribution of its premium brands in Brazil in a deal with Interfood Importação.
US: Constellation Brands promises to grow Modelo brands, hints at new products
5 March 2013
Constellation Brands has moved to reassure US distributors that it will continue investing in Grupo Modelo brands once it takes full control of Crown Imports.
US: Constellation Brands adds two more board members
28 February 2013
Constellation Brands has added two new members to its board of directors.
