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just the Facts – The Power 100 2013

24 May 2013

Earlier this week, brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business released the results of its latest survey of the world's spirits brands. Here's a look at the top ten, along with the methodology used to draw up 'The Power 100'.

Round-Up - NPD: Bottled Water’s Success Inspires a New Generation of CSDs

26 March 2013

This month, Tom Vierhile at Datamonitor introduces us to the concept of "bottled water-plus". Could this be the saviour for the carbonated soft drink industry?

FRANCE: Tough Q3 brings Laurent-Perrier back to earth in YTD

15 February 2013

Laurent-Perrier Group has seen slowing sales in its fiscal third quarter bring its year-to-date performance back in line with the same period a year ago.

FRANCE: China, France blackspots fail to hamper Pernod Ricard in H1

14 February 2013

Pernod Ricard has hailed a "good performance" in its H1, despite a "less buoyant environment" than the previous year.

just the Preview - Pernod Ricard Q2 & H1

11 February 2013

Pernod Ricard will report its second-quarter and half-year numbers on Thursday (14 February). Here, just-drinks takes a look at how the Paris-headquartered group has fared in the three months to the end of December:

GLOBAL: Nestle Waters turns to Andy Warhol for Perrier's 150th anniversary

5 February 2013

Nestlé Waters has lined up an Andy Warhol design for Perrier, to commemorate the water brand's 150th anniversary.

Review of the Year 2012 - Part III: Bottled Water

21 December 2012

The third in our five-part review of 2012 sees Ben Cooper consider how the last 12 months have treated the bottled water category.

FRANCE: Champagne makers must adapt to survive downturn - study

18 December 2012

Champagne houses must find growth in Europe and continue expansion into new markets to survive the industry's downturn, a Champagne expert has said.

AMERICAS: Pernod Ricard positive over premium spirits growth in Brazil

14 December 2012

Pernod Ricard has said that overall spirits growth in Brazil will be driven by the premium sector, particularly vodka and Scotch whisky, which will favour the company.

FRANCE: Laurent-Perrier rues bad harvest as H1 profits slide

5 December 2012

Laurent-Perrier has posted a sharp fall in H1 net profits as a poor harvest and a rise in brand investment cut into margins.

Sustainability in Wine - Part II: Corporate Leadership

26 November 2012

Part two of this four-part management briefing on environmental sustainability in the wine sector looks at how the larger players play their part.

FRANCE: No "major" M&A for Pernod Ricard - analyst

26 October 2012

Pernod Ricard remains unlikely to be involved in any "major" M&A activity while its concentrates on delevergaing, according to an analyst.

FRANCE: Martell, Glenlivet, Perrier-Jouet shine in Pernod Ricard Q1, but sales growth slows

25 October 2012

A healthy jump in sales in the US has helped balance a less impressive performance in Asia for Pernod Ricard in its fiscal first quarter.

FRANCE: Pernod Ricard's Q1 adds to Asia slowdown fears - analyst

25 October 2012

Fears of a slowdown in Asia will be reinforced by Pernod Ricard's "cautious" noises on the region, an analyst has warned.

SWITZ: Nestle Waters continues healthy 2012 as sales stay up

19 October 2012

Nestle has posted continued growth for its water division in the year so far, with all regions delivering positive numbers for Nestle Waters.

Research in Focus - Champenois Back US to Deliver Over Next Decade

28 September 2012

In spite of much exciting talk about the growth of Champagne in Far Eastern markets, the country marked out by most observers as most promising export destination for Champagne over the next decade is in fact a resurgent US.

FRANCE: Champagne needs new markets to survive - Pernod Ricard

6 September 2012

Champagne makers must build networks in new markets to survive as rising costs turn Europe unprofitable, a Pernod Ricard executive has said.

FRANCE: Exports lift Q1 sales for Laurent-Perrier

20 July 2012

Laurent-Perrier has posted a healthy lift in sales for its first fiscal quarter, with exports driving performance.

FRANCE/JAPAN: Perrier-Jouet unveils limited edition Cuvee Belle Epoque

16 July 2012

Pernod Ricard-owned Champagne house Perrier-Jouet has released a limited edition of its Cuvee Belle Epoque, with a new design by a Japanese artist.

BELGIUM: European Federation of Bottled Waters elects president

11 July 2012

The European Federation of Bottled Waters (EFBW) has confirmed the re-election of its current president.

just the Round-Up - The week in drinks

15 June 2012

The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:

GLOBAL: Pernod Ricard changes Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët, Absolut heads

11 June 2012

Pernod Ricard has announced a raft of executive appointments that will see changes of leadership at its Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët and Absolut divisions, as well as its US and Brazil units.

FRANCE: Laurent-Perrier cheers FY profits as bicentenary looms

7 June 2012

Laurent-Perrier has posted a sharp rise in full-year profits driven by a move towards its more premium namesake brand.

FRANCE: Laurent-Perrier eyes emerging markets after new director appointed

29 May 2012

Laurent-Perrier Group has strengthened its management board with the appointment of a new sales and PR director to boost its profile in emerging markets.

SWITZ: Emerging markets drive Q1 sales for Nestle Waters

20 April 2012

Nestlé Waters has posted a healthy rise in sales for the first three months of 2012.

FRANCE: Q3 sales maintain upwards curve for Laurent-Perrier

20 February 2012

Laurent-Perrier has seen its third-quarter sales growth slow, but has hailed “dynamic” sales abroad.

Review of the Year 2011 - Wine

23 December 2011

The final part of just-drinks' December management briefing, looking back over the past 12 months, reviews what 2011 meant for the global wine industry. Ben Cooper reports.

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.

Comment - Laurent-Perrier Impresses in the Warm-Up

1 December 2011

Laurent-Perrier has raised a few gallic eyebrows by beating expectations in the first half of its fiscal year, but the celebrations will stay on ice as the Champagne group heads into its key Christmas season.

FRANCE: Laurent-Perrier Champagne fizzes in H1

1 December 2011

Laurent-Perrier has continued on an upward curve during the first six months of its new fiscal year, driven by strong demand for its namesake Champagne in the US and Japan.

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