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Review of the Year 2011 - Water
22 December 2011
In the last 12 months, the bottled water industry has managed to pick itself out of the doldrums after a number of years of declines in mature markets, and stagnation in the UK and North America.
FRANCE : Danone invests behind Salvetat plant
25 November 2011
Danone Eaux is to invest around EUR6m (US$8m) at its plant in Salvetat-sur-Agout, in southern France, which produces the French group's Salvetat sparkling mineral water brand.
SWEDEN: Lactalis in talks to buy Swedish dairy Skanemejerier
16 November 2011
French dairy and juice firm Lactalis is in talks to buy Swedish co-op Skånemejerier.
Analysis - Danone Waters Sale Looks More Likely
25 October 2011
For a company which claims to have water in its ‘DNA’, Danone has to fend off rumours that it is ready to sell its water business with remarkable regularity. The speculation arose last week that the French company had been approached by Japanese drinks group Suntory. The rumours were fuelled further on Friday by reports in Japan that the two companies would begin negotiations next month.
Comment - Soft Drinks & Water - Quenching China’s Thirst
25 October 2011
This month, Richard Corbett heads east and considers the potential - and the pitfalls - that China has for the soft drinks and water producers of the West.
Round-Up with Russell - The Week in Soft Drinks
21 October 2011
A raft of soft drinks results have kept the just-drinks news desk busy this week, with The Coca-Cola Co, Danone Waters, Britvic and Nestle Waters all providing their latest sales figures.
Functional Drinks – Part I: Introduction and Overview
20 October 2011
The functional beverages category represents a key part of the functional food industry and, as such, exemplifies two defining yet contrasting characteristics of this sector of the market: Its considerable growth potential and its ability to court controversy.
Functional Drinks – Part II: Growth Potential, Investment and Challenges
20 October 2011
According to Leatherhead Food Research, the global market for functional food and beverages, currently worth around US$23bn, is set to grow by between 3% and 5% over the next five years. Both specialist and mainstream drinks manufacturers have fostered that growth and are seeking to capitalise on it.
FRANCE: Danone Waters Q3 sales up, confirms FY guidance
18 October 2011
Danone Waters has reported an increase in third-quarter sales and confirmed its full-year growth targets.
just the Facts - Danone bottled water sales
18 October 2011
Danone is rumoured to be considering a sale of its bottled water business, but figures show that the unit continues to contribute a significant proportion of group sales.
Update - FRANCE: Danone confident of strategic importance of water unit
18 October 2011
Danone has said that its water division is still a strategic part of the business, despite reports suggesting the company is looking to dispose of it.
FRANCE: Danone eyes water business sale to Suntory - report
18 October 2011
Danone is in talks with Japan's Suntory Holdings over the potential sale of its bottled water business, according to a report.
just The Preview - Danone Waters' Q3
17 October 2011
Danone Waters will report results for its fiscal third quarter tomorrow (18 October).
Comment - Russia Squarely on PepsiCo's Map
14 October 2011
With PepsiCo's Q3 profits benefiting from the purchase of Russian dairy and juice firm Wimm-Bill-Dann, the company will be keen to ensure its footprint is firmly cemented in the emerging market going forward.
The Future for Drinks - Part IV: Interview - Six Predictions for 20 Years' Time
29 September 2011
Richard Hall is the chairman and founder of Zenith International, a food and drinks consultancy with around 1,000 clients in 50 countries. Here, we ask Hall what he expects the main influences will be on the drinks landscape in 20 years' time.
US: PepsiCo replaces president, global operations
28 September 2011
PepsiCo has appointed Enderson Guimaraes as its president of global operations.
FRANCE: Danone reshuffles senior executive team
15 September 2011
Danone has made a number of senior executive appointments.
CHINA: Wahaha Group secures bank funding - report
22 August 2011
The Bank of China has signed an agreement to lend the Hangzhou Wahaha Group (CNY10bn) US$1.56bn, according to a report.
MEXICO: William Grant & Sons recruit Zubieta to head up Mexico operations
17 August 2011
William Grant & Sons is targetting the Mexican spirits market for growth, with the creation of the role of GM in the country.
Comment - Danone, Nestle see fresh water growth
12 August 2011
Nestle and Danone's waters divisions both reported sales increases in the first-half of the year, signalling that bottled water is experiencing a resurgence in demand in some key western markets.
SINGAPORE: Fraser & Neave replaces retiring CEO
10 August 2011
Fraser & Neave (F&N) has announced the retirement of its CEO for food and beverages, Koh Poh Tiong, and the appointment of his replacement.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
29 July 2011
The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:
just On Call - Danone keeps focus on emerging markets
28 July 2011
Danone has said that emerging markets will be its key focus for the remainder of the year, as it seeks to capitalise on consumer health trends in soft drinks.
FRANCE: Danone shares slide despite H1 profits increase
28 July 2011
Danone has seen its share price slide, despite an increase in half-year profits and rebounding bottled water sales.
CHINA: Danone to dispose of Bright Food Group JV stake
14 July 2011
Danone is to sell its 50% stake in a water company it formed with China's Bright Food Group, according to reports.
Comment - Eastern Europe remains M&A focus for drinks firms
16 June 2011
With competition heating up in Eastern Europe, the market has risen up the agenda for international soft drinks players.
FRANCE: Danone to build EUR6m Evian innovation centre
13 May 2011
Danone is investing around EUR6m (US$8.6m) to build an innovation centre for bottled water on the site of its Evian bottling plant south-east France.
UK: Danone rolls out Volvic 'Volcanicity' campaign
10 May 2011
Danone has launched a GBP3m (US$4.9m) advertising campaign for its Volvic mineral water and Touch of Fruit brands in the UK.
just the Answer – Tata Global Beverages CEO, Peter Unsworth
3 May 2011
In this month's just the Answer, just-drinks talks to Peter Unsworth, chief executive of Tata Global Beverages.
US: Danone debuts new Evian babies commercial
20 April 2011
Danone Waters of America has launched a new television advertising campaign for its Evian water brand in the US.
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