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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 18 May 2013 11:42:21 GMTSat, 18 May 2013 11:42:21 GMTjust-drinks.com - RSS feedjust-drinks.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:http://www.just-drinks.com/news/just-the-round-up-the-week-in-drinks_id110205.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianFri, 26 Apr 2013 10:38:00 GMTGroup Danone is supporting its latest Evian ad with a "babifier" app that promises to turn consumers into their "inner babies". http://www.just-drinks.com/news/group-danone-unveils-evian-baby-app-online-ad_id110160.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianMon, 22 Apr 2013 14:11:00 GMTGroupe Danone has reported a "solid" rise in Q1 sales in its bottled waters division with emerging markets continuing to boost the unit's performance. http://www.just-drinks.com/news/groupe-danone-waters-sales-stay-strong-in-q1_id110102.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianTue, 16 Apr 2013 15:18:00 GMTHighland Spring Group's namesake brand was confirmed this week as the top-selling bottled water brand in the UK. just-drinks talked to the group's CEO, Les Montgomery, yesterday (9 April) about the brand's long fight to the top and how it is survival of the fittest in the water industry. http://www.just-drinks.com/interview/just-the-answer-highland-spring-group-ceo-les-montgomery_id110026.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianWed, 10 Apr 2013 15:30:00 GMTHighland Spring Group's "finger in all the channels" helped its namesake brand overtake Evian as the UK's top-selling bottled water last year, the company's CEO has said.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/highland-spring-group-spreads-out-to-take-top-spot-ceo_id110023.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianTue, 09 Apr 2013 15:07:00 GMTUK bottled water volumes grew by 3.3% last year as the industry continued its recovery from the 2006 slump, new figures have revealed. http://www.just-drinks.com/news/bottled-water-volumes-edge-up-in-2012_id110007.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianMon, 08 Apr 2013 12:44:00 GMTRay Rowlands of Drinksinfo Ltd looks at some of the pack designs being implemented for soft drinks and asks, is the industry in the business of selling beverages, or has it inappropriately diversified into the art world?http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/comment-soft-drinks-water-soft-drink-or-objet-dart_id109801.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianThu, 14 Mar 2013 12:45:00 GMTThe third in our five-part review of 2012 sees Ben Cooper consider how the last 12 months have treated the bottled water category.http://www.just-drinks.com/management-briefing/bottled-water_id109047.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianFri, 21 Dec 2012 10:04:00 GMTDanone is to cut EUR200m (US$261m) in costs from its European operations in a bid to "win back its competitive edge" in the region after falling sales.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/danone-to-cut-costs-to-revitalise-european-business_id109010.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianFri, 14 Dec 2012 11:15:00 GMTThe bottled water division of Groupe Danone has continued its strong performance in 2012, with a healthy rise in sales in the third quarter.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/healthy-q3-for-groupe-danone-as-waters-shine-again_id108466.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianWed, 17 Oct 2012 12:32:00 GMTDanone's bottled water unit has posted a healthy set of numbers for the first half of this year, despite robust comparatives in Q2 last year.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/tough-q2-for-danone-waters-but-h1-stays-strong_id107729.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianFri, 27 Jul 2012 16:21:00 GMTIn the fourth and final part of this month's management briefing, Ben Cooper continues his consideration of the environmental sustainability of the soft drinks and bottled water categories. Here, Ben looks at the role of packaging.http://www.just-drinks.com/management-briefing/sustainability-in-soft-drinks-water-part-iv-packaging_id107431.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianTue, 26 Jun 2012 20:24:00 GMTThis month, Ray Rowlands, takes a look at the developing role of PET in soft drinks and its environmental impact.http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/comment-soft-drinks-water-responsible-packaging_id107101.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianWed, 16 May 2012 21:50:00 GMTUK bottled water sales grew by 2.1% last year, an annual survey has said.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/uk-bottled-water-sales-post-slight-lift-in-2011-research_id106971.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianThu, 03 May 2012 14:50:00 GMTAt last week's Consumer Analyst Group of Europe conference, Danone faced up to the challenges its bottled water division faces in Western Europe. Richard Corbett concurs and sympathises. But, Richard warns, beware of the emerging markets: The rewards they promise come only from booming volumes.http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/comment-soft-drinks-water-stagnant-water-in-western-europe_id106690.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianTue, 27 Mar 2012 13:02:00 GMTDanone Waters has recorded an increase in full-year sales, boosted by good growth in Western Europe and its top emerging markets.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/danone-waters-sees-fy-profits-climb_id106320.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianWed, 15 Feb 2012 09:25:00 GMTIn 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.http://www.just-drinks.com/management-briefing/review-of-the-year-2011-water_id105866.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianThu, 22 Dec 2011 18:02:00 GMTFor 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.http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/analysis-danone-waters-sale-looks-more-likely_id105360.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianTue, 25 Oct 2011 17:40:00 GMTDanone Waters has reported an increase in third-quarter sales and confirmed its full-year growth targets.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/danone-waters-q3-sales-up-confirms-fy-guidance_id105270.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianTue, 18 Oct 2011 10:02:00 GMTDanone 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.http://www.just-drinks.com/news/danone-confident-of-strategic-importance-of-water-unit_id105272.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=evianTue, 18 Oct 2011 11:49:00 GMT