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Guinness is to become the official beer of England Rugby UK: Diageo's Guinness to become 'official' England Rugby beer

Guinness is set to replace Greene King IPA as the 'official' beer of England Rugby.

Published: 21 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Product Launch - US: SakéOne's G Fifty

SakéOne has released the latest in its Genshu range of American-produced saké.

Published: 21 May 2013 | Read the full article >

LIWF 2013 - UK: QR codes can halt counterfeiting - expert

Unique QR codes on alcohol packaging are the only way to eradicate fakes, a counterfeit expert has said.

Published: 21 May 2013 | Read the full article >

The Gin Guild now has 40 membersLIWF 2013 - UK: New guild puts gin on the agenda

The head of a new UK trade body for gin has said that the spirit requires its own representation, because it is “more complex” than vodka.

Published: 21 May 2013 | Read the full article >

The campaign will run across 18 of CarlsbergGLOBAL: Carlsberg links with DJ over interactive campaign

Carlsberg has teamed up with Swedish DJ and record producer, Axwell, to launch an interactive multi-media campaign across 18 of its markets.

Published: 21 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Coca-Cola is set to take 100% ownership of the smoothie brand UK: OFT waves through Coca-Cola's full Innocent takeover

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has given the green light to the Coca-Cola Company's bid to take full ownership of UK smoothie maker Innocent Drinks.

Published: 21 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Click through to view the new London Pride campaignUK: Fuller's gives London Pride GBP3m push

Fuller, Smith & Turner is launching a GBP3m (US$4.55m) ad campaign behind its London Pride ale.

Published: 21 May 2013 | Read the full article >

US: Campari launches Skyy Infusions Moscato Grape push

Campari has unveiled the TV campaign behind its latest flavoured vodka, Skyy Infusions Moscato Grape.

Published: 21 May 2013 | Read the full article >

LIWF takes place at LondonLIWF 2013 - UK: Wine can capitalise on low-calorie opportunity

Wine producers should concentrate on flagging up the category's low-calorie credentials, instead of looking at lowering abvs, a Mintel analyst has argued.

Published: 20 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Click through to view Phusion ProjectsProduct Launch - US: Phusion Projects' Loko Rita

Phusion Projects has launched a range of ready-to-drink cocktail-flavoured alcoholic beverages to tap into demand for margarita-flavoured beverages.

Published: 20 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Diageo will take PimmGREECE: Diageo kick-starts Pimm's European venture

Diageo has launched Pimm's in Greece, the first European country to host the liqueur brand outside its home UK market.

Published: 20 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Click through to view Sierra Nevada Brewing CoUK: Butcombe Brewery to distribute Sierra Nevada Brewing Co brand

Butcombe Brewery is to distribute Sierra Nevada Brewing Company's Pale Ale on draught in the UK's south west.

Published: 20 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte posted strong volumes for its namesake brandFRANCE: Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte posts record FY profits

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has posted record full-year results after its namesake brand remained “buoyant” in 2012.

Published: 20 May 2013 | Read the full article >

The LIWF started today at LondonLIWF 2013 - UK: Wine grabs off-trade shelf space share from beer, cider

Wine's share of space on UK supermarket shelves has grown in the last year at the expense of beer and cider, according to an industry analyst.

Published: 20 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Click through to view Pernod RicardProduct Launch - US: Pernod Ricard's Malibu Sundae and Malibu Swirl

Pernod Ricard has launched two dessert-flavoured extensions to its Malibu range.

Published: 20 May 2013 | 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: 21 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Tingyi confirmed the PepsiCo deal last MarchCAYMAN ISLANDS: Tingyi Q1 profits fall as beverage unit absorbs PepsiCo deal

Tingyi Holding Corp's beverage division has posted a sharp fall in first quarter profits and sales due to costs from its link-up with PepsiCo.

Published: 20 May 2013 | Read the full article >

The grape crop benefited from a cold winterSOUTH AFRICA: Grape harvest set for record yield - report

This year's grape crop is set to be South Africa's biggest, despite a later-than-usual harvest.

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Coming up at this yearjust-drinks LIWF 2013 - Diary - 17 May

Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

The most popular items among just-drinksjust For Subscribers - The week in drinks

Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:

Published: 17 May 2013 | 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: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

TurkeyTURKEY: Diageo speaks out over alcohol crackdown threat

Diageo has said it will be "highly disappointed" if Turkey's government pushes ahead with its proposed raft of "severe" new alcohol laws, which includes a ban on drinks advertising in the country.

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Flavoured spirits are driving the category as a whole US: Flavoured spirits drive growth as category outpaces beer, wine - study

A list of the fastest-growing spirits brands in the US last year highlights consumers' appetite for flavours and the diverse trends driving the industry, according to a new report.

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

This yearSINGAPORE: TFWA Asia Pacific reports record visitor numbers

The TFWA Asia Pacific Conference and Exhibition saw a record number of visitors this year despite a last-minute venue change, according to organisers.

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Click through to view The Sazerac CoProduct Launch - US: The Sazerac Co's Expresiones del Corazon Tequila

The Sazerac Co's has released five whiskey-barrel-aged Tequilas under its Gemini Spirits & Wine unit.

Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >

Coming up at this yearjust-drinks LIWF 2013 - Diary - 16 May

Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

AG Barr will bring a lychee-flavoured still version of Rubicon to the UKUK: AG Barr readies summer push, NPD for Rubicon in UK

AG Barr has lined up a summer assault in the UK for its Rubicon soft drinks brand, including an advertising campaign and the release of a new flavour variant.

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

CCA is growing in IndonesiaINDONESIA: Coca-Cola Amatil lines up investment

Coca-Cola Amatil has confirmed it will invest about AUD500m (US$492m) in Indonesia over the next three or four years.

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

MarstonUK: Marston's off-trade sales strong but H1 profits slip

Marston's has reported a slide in first-half group profits, but sales from its brewing operations were boosted by a "strong" off-trade performance.

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

DPSG is ready to pay out a dividendUS: Dr Pepper Snapple Group prepares quarterly dividend

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG) has confirmed details of its latest dividend payment.

Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >

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