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GLOBAL: Emerging markets drive The Coca-Cola Co FY

Africa, Latin America and China have propelled The Coca-Cola Co to full-year performance in-line with its expectations, as the soft drinks giant prepares for another cost savings round in mature markets.

Published: 7 February 2012 | Read the full article >

San Miguel Brewery toasts good yearPHILIPPINES: San Miguel Brewery FY profits jump

San Miguel Brewery has reported a strong rise in full-year profits, backed by higher beer sales.

Published: 7 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Sapporo Holdings to take 51% stake in Silver Springs CitrusUS/JAPAN: Sapporo Holdings to control Silver Springs Citrus

Sapporo Holdings has agreed to acquire control of Silver Springs Citrus, one of the largest private-label producers of premium fruit juices in the US.

Published: 7 February 2012 | Read the full article >

SABMillerAUS: SABMiller Foster's Group loses Asahi contract

Foster's Group has lost the rights to Japanese beer brand Asahi following the Australian company's acquisition by SABMiller.

Published: 7 February 2012 | Read the full article >

US: MillerCoors acquires Crispin Cider Co

MillerCoors has acquired Crispin Cider Co in the US, signalling growing interest in the category amid shrinking sales of mainstream beer.

Published: 7 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Click through to see the new packaging for BowmoreTRAVEL RETAIL/UK: Morrison Bowmore gives Bowmore face-lift

Morrison Bowmore Distillers has updated the packaging for its Bowmore Scotch whisky brand in the UK and the travel retail channel.

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Click through to view Master of MaltProduct Launch - ONLINE: Master of Malt's Glen Grant 60 years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Master of Malt's Glen Grant 60 years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Click through to view DiageoProduct Launch - GLOBAL: Diageo's John Walker & Sons Diamond Jubilee

Diageo's John Walker & Sons Diamond Jubilee

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

CarlsbergFRANCE: Carlsberg Kronenbourg to build EUR17m research centre

Carlsberg-owned Brasseries Kronenbourg is to invest EUR17m (US$22.3m) in the construction of a technical development centre at its site in Obernai, in eastern France.

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

TRAVEL RETAIL: Ian Macleod Distillers appoints regional director

Ian Macleod Distillers has appointed Lars Bruns to the newly-created post of regional travel retail director for Europe.

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

The Coca-Cola Co to report full-year results on 7 Februaryjust The Preview - The Coca-Cola Co Q4 & FY

The Coca-Cola Co is set to release its Q4 and full-year results tomorrow (7 February). Below, we take a look at the highs and lows for the company in the three months to the end of December.

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong under pressureHONG KONG/CHINA: San Miguel Brewery unit feels the heat in FY

Auditors have warned that San Miguel Brewery's Hong Kong and China business faces an uncertain future, after gains from a Budweiser distribution deal failed to offset market pressure in its full-year.

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Click through to view Whyte & MackayProduct Launch - EUROPE: Whyte & Mackay's The Dalmore Mackenzie - Cromartie

Whyte & Mackay's The Dalmore Mackenzie - Cromartie

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Click through to view Gruppo CampariProduct Launch – US: Gruppo Campari's Skyy Infusions Coconut

Gruppo Campari's Skyy Infusions Coconut

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Change4Life scheme launches alcohol advertsUK: Government issues cancer warning with alcohol adverts

The UK Government has extended its Change4Life scheme to alcohol, with the launch of an advertising campaign that highlights links between excessive drinking and disease.

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

This weekjust the Research

Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:

Published: 7 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Fuller, Smith & Turner buys more pubsUK: Fuller, Smith & Turner to buy Enterprise pubs

Fuller, Smith & Turner is set to expand distribution of its beers in the UK by acquiring 15 pubs from Enterprise Inns.

Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Beam expects Bourbon sales rise to continuejust On Call - Buoyant Beam Inc to invest behind Bourbon boom

Beam Inc expects Bourbon sales to continue heading north and is planning to invest in infrastructure to support growth.

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

US: Spirits industry bullish despite tax threat

The incoming chairman of the US Distilled Spirits Council has told just-drinks that spirits sales are in a sweet spot and will continue to thrive, if distillers can fend off the taxman in the country.

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Aspri Spirits is handling distribution of SPI GroupINDIA: SPI Group goes with Aspri Spirits for Stolichnaya in India

SPI Group has consolidated distribution of its Stolichnaya vodka portfolio in the Indian market.

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

GLOBAL: Moet Hennessy fizzes in FY 2011

Rebounding Champagne sales and the Asian thirst for Cognac have propelled Moet Hennessy to strong rises in sales and profits in 2011.

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

The week in drinksjust the Round-Up - The week in drinks

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

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Click through to view Joseph Company InternationalProduct Launch - US: Joseph Company International's West Coast Chill

Joseph Company International's West Coast Chill

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

CEDC in talks with Russian StandardUS/RUSSIA: CEDC says Russian Standard not only option

Central European Distribution Corp has said that Russian Standard's proposal is one of several "options" it is exploring.

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Beam Inc is upbeat about the future, following the release of its FY results todayUS: Beam Inc targets innovation for 2012 as FY figures shine

Beam Inc has said that it expects more sales and profits gains in its first full-year as an independent company, after reporting a strong overall performance in 2011.

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Click through to view Vintage Wine Estates, WJ Deutsch & SonsProduct Launch - US: Vintage Wine Estates, WJ Deutsch & Sons' Flirt

Vintage Wine Estates, WJ Deutsch & Sons' Flirt

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

IrelandIRELAND: Alcohol consumption down 17% in a decade

Alcoholic drinks consumption in Ireland has fallen by 17% in the past ten years, according to a new study.

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Jones Soda to raise US$3.2m in share saleUS: Under-pressure Jones Soda to sell more shares

Jones Soda has bought itself more time to climb out of the red after agreeing to sell common shares and warrants for US$3.2m.

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Embotelladora Andina to absorb Coca-Cola PolarCHILE: Embotelladora Andina to merge with Coca-Cola Polar

Embotelladora Andina is looking to merge its operations with rival Embotelladoras Coca-Cola Polar.

Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >

Russian Standard goes public with CEDC offerUS/RUSSIA: Russian Standard details CEDC plan

Russian Standard has offered Central European Distribution Corp emergency debt funding and distribution rights on its namesake vodka in return for handing over a further 23% stake in its business.

Published: 2 February 2012 | Read the full article >

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