MarketWatch Drinks - August 2011

The Drinks MarketWatch contains the latest news, analysis, and opinion, covering all the month's major issues including new products and innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and marketing and regulatory issues. It covers the period from June 15 to July 14 2011.

• Enhance your understanding of trends in the drinks industry by accessing the latest news and insight. * Drive product ideation by studying the latest drinks industry innovations from around the world. * Track competitor activity via the latest news on mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and company expansions.

With energy drinks reaching saturation point in many mature markets, manufacturers are considering ever more ingenious ways of attracting attention. Among the products to feature in this month's rundown of innovative launches is an energy drink with "balls," and a product featuring two liquids that are only mixed together when the pack is opened.

• What have been the key developments and trends in the drinks industry in June and July 2011? * What are the major new product and packaging developments in this sector that I need to be aware of?

Table of contents

DATAMONITOR VIEW
Catalyst
Summary

INDUSTRY UPDATE
News in brief

NEW PRODUCT REVIEW
New drinks review: balls get energy drinks rolling
Bottled water, June 2010 to May 2011: top flavors in new products in North America
New drinks launches by category, March to May 2011: functional drinks crash in North America
Product claims: new drinks launches in Asia Pacific, March to May

INDUSTRY COMMENT
Diageo: could Chinese consumers' increasing influence bring baijiu to the West?
Sunlover: new "beauty drink" hits the market
Alcohol and health: drinks manufacturers must look to strike a balance

FEATURE ANALYSIS
Does Stella Artois Cidre have the makings of a global cider brand?
Targeted products could boost the use of cans in the wine sector

NEWS
Headlines
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay facility receives LEED Silver certification
CRB begins construction of new factory in Loudi
Crystal Rock Q2 net income decreases
Reed's gains expanded distribution into Stop & Shop supermarket locations
7-Eleven to offer PepsiCo Dream Machine recycling kiosks
Drinks Americas announces availability of Rheingold Beer in Florida
Starbucks launches new Android application
Boyd Coffee launches two new Roastmaster's Cup coffees
CoolJuice now available in Publix stores in Atlanta
Jamba Juice opens new location in South Korea
Starbucks to open new store at Oslo Airport
Jammin Java to secure more coffee distributors
Jones Soda to relocate South Lake Union headquarters
Apex Wine Cellars opens new corporate headquarters in Irvine
Davidson's Tea to introduce Tulsi Tea in US grocery stores
Red Mango introduces new smoothies
Miller Brands Ukraine enters into supply contract with T&D
Pulse Beverage appoints vice president and national sales manager
Berkel Midwest signs distribution agreement with Zumex
Reed's completes DSD distribution network for Florida state
Nestle conducts new research on vitamin D deficiency
Blue Moon Brewing introduces new seasonal beer
Weasel Premium Vietnamese Coffees opens retail and wholesale outlets
Ambev opens Bohemia Brewery in Petropolis
Pure Inventions introduces new green tea liquid water enhancer
7-Eleven introduces VitAlma Pinot Grigio wine
Ocean Spray offers cranberry and blueberry cocktails
Walmart offers URINOZINC Plus with Beta-Sitosterol
Jammin Java partners with BC Coffee & Supplies for distribution of coffee lines
BAZI International appoints CEO
Dr Pepper Snapple files lawsuit against Dr Pepper Bottling
Diageo to increase whisky production capacity in Speyside
Coca-Cola reduces carbon footprint by 4%
Cott's Star PhytoNutrients division licenses Rutgers University patents
Marley introduces Marley's Mellow Mood Lite Half Lemonade, Half Tea
Starbucks launches new iPhone application
Dunkin' Donuts introduces Coolatta flavor mixes
A+ Wholesale markets new stores with Koma UNWIND Chillaxation Drink
Constellation reports higher Q1 net income, provides guidance for fiscal
Leading Brands Q1 net income increases
Castle Brands Q4 net loss decreases
OSIM incorporates new subsidiary in Hong Kong
Coca-Cola Hellenic appoints group CEO
Backus develops new low-gauge bottle crown
Alfa Laval wins SEK135 million order for brewery solution
Edrington profit before tax increases 19%
Rock Town Distillery introduces Arkansas Young Bourbon Whiskey
Mott's launches new vegetable juice
Vin Parfait launches new line of boutique wines for women
Peet's launches Light Freddo line of blended iced coffee beverages
Starbucks announces limited release of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee
Pretzelmaker launches 24 Karat Cookie blended drink
Costa Coffee opens new store in China
Sara Lee appoints CFO of North American operations
Pernod Ricard appoints managing director of distribution network
BAZI signs distribution agreement with Pester Marketing
Jones Soda launches WhoopAss energy drink in Canada
China Food Services and California Grapes announce management changes
Starbucks introduces new kiosk concept at JW Marriott Indianapolis
BeBevCo signs distribution contract with Star Distributing
Rainforest Beverages introduces two new flavors

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: VITASOY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
Vitasoy annual profit increases
Business description
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats

APPENDIX
Further reading

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