Suntory company news 
TRAVEL RETAIL/UK: Morrison Bowmore gives Bowmore face-lift
6 February 2012
Morrison Bowmore Distillers has updated the packaging for its Bowmore Scotch whisky brand in the UK and the travel retail channel.
US: Suntory International signs up to DISCUS
25 January 2012
Suntory International has joined the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
FRANCE: New Orangina Schweppes drink to avoid French tax
20 January 2012
Orangina Schweppes has launched a no added sugar version of its namesake drink, in an apparent effort to avoid a new soft drinks tax in its native France.
IRELAND: C&C Group creates MD role to push cider exports
17 January 2012
C&C Group has created an international MD role as fresh figures show that the company's Magners cider is enjoying strong export sales.
US: Skyy Spirits becomes Campari America
13 January 2012
The North American spirits division of Gruppo Campari, Skyy Spirits, has changed its name to align itself more closely with its parent company.
US: Pepsi Bottling Ventures replaces retired CEO Reimer
13 January 2012
Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) has appointed a president and CEO to replace Keith Reimer.
FRANCE: Orangina Schweppes FY sales climb - report
4 January 2012
Orangina Schweppes has reported an increase in full-year sales in France, according to 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.
Product Launch - JAPAN: Suntory Holdings' Yamazaki 50 Year Old, 2011 bottling
2 December 2011
Suntory Holdings' Yamazaki 50 Year Old, 2011 bottling
JAPAN: Sapporo Holdings sees earthquake hammer nine-month profits
31 October 2011
Sapporo Holdings has reported a slump in nine-month profits due to the earthquake and tsunami that struck its native Japan, but demand for the group's beer across Asia lifted net sales.
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.
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.
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.
THAILAND: ThaiBev to acquire Serm Suk
9 September 2011
Thai Public Beverage Co has confirmed that it is to extend its presence in soft drinks by acquiring Serm Suk for THB15.42bn (US$514m).
just The Preview - Pernod Ricard Q3 & FY
31 August 2011
Pernod Ricard will report results for its fiscal third quarter and full year tomorrow (31 August). Here, just-drinks brings you highlights of the company's news in the three months to the end of June.
JAPAN: Suntory Holdings to launch Singapore subsidiary
18 August 2011
Suntory Holdings is to launch a food and beverage subsidiary business in Singapore that will spearhead the group's expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.
UK: Suntory launches low-key Midori push
11 August 2011
Suntory and UK distributor Cellar Trends have launched a fresh initiative to promote the Midori melon liqueur brand in the UK.
UK: Morrison Bowmore Distillers sees FY sales rise
10 August 2011
Morrison Bowmore Distillers has reported a solid rise in full-year Scotch whisky sales, but profits in the period have taken a hit from higher costs.
AUS/NZ: Asahi Group favourite for Independent Liquor buy - report
5 August 2011
Asahi Group could be set to publicly snub Foster's Group in favour of a deal for Independent Liquor Ltd, according to a report.
BRAZIL: Kirin Holdings to acquire control of Schincariol
2 August 2011
Kirin Holdings has emerged as the winner in the battle to take control of Brazil's second largest brewer, Schincariol, in a BRL3.95bn (US$2.5bn) deal.
INDONESIA/JAPAN: Suntory Holdings lines up JV deal with Garudafood Group
15 July 2011
Suntory Holdings is to form a joint-venture with Garudafood Group for the development of a soft drinks business in Indonesia.
NZ: Frucor Beverages appoints New Zealand CEO
13 July 2011
Suntory-owned Frucor Beverages has announced the appointment of a CEO for its New Zealand division.
Comment - Spirits - Turning Japanese? I Really Think So
12 July 2011
The Japanese are coming! Granted, Japanese whisky has been available in export markets for quite some time, but, according to Richard Woodard, the country's distillers would do well to take a fresh look at their marketing messages, to try to get consumers aware of their existence.
Comment - Asahi Deals Fuel Overseas Expansion Plan
4 July 2011
Asahi Group's deals to purchase P&N Beverages and Charlie's Group underlines the firm's overseas growth strategy and is set to increase competition in the Australasian soft drinks market.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
17 June 2011
The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:
JAPAN: Suntory rations Yamazaki whisky supplies
14 June 2011
Resurgent demand for Japanese whisky has taken distillers by surprise, forcing Suntory Holdings to ration supplies of its Yamazaki single malt.
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