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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 >
PHILIPPINES: 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 >
US/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 >
AUS: 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 >
TRAVEL 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 >
Product 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 >
Product Launch - GLOBAL: Diageo's John Walker & Sons Diamond Jubilee
Diageo's John Walker & Sons Diamond Jubilee
Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >
FRANCE: 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 >
just 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 >
HONG 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 >
Product Launch - EUROPE: Whyte & Mackay's The Dalmore Mackenzie - Cromartie
Whyte & Mackay's The Dalmore Mackenzie - Cromartie
Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >
Product Launch – US: Gruppo Campari's Skyy Infusions Coconut
Gruppo Campari's Skyy Infusions Coconut
Published: 6 February 2012 | Read the full article >
UK: 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 >
just 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 >
UK: 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 >
just 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 >
INDIA: 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 >
just 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 >
Product Launch - US: Joseph Company International's West Coast Chill
Joseph Company International's West Coast Chill
Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >
US/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 >
US: 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 >
Product Launch - US: Vintage Wine Estates, WJ Deutsch & Sons' Flirt
Vintage Wine Estates, WJ Deutsch & Sons' Flirt
Published: 3 February 2012 | Read the full article >
IRELAND: 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 >
US: 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 >
CHILE: 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 >
US/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 >
