Latest drinks industry news & insights
Comprehensive coverage of the beverage industry's latest, breaking news brought to you by just-drinks's leading network of international journalists.
FRANCE/US: Pernod Ricard takes 84% stake in Tequila producer Avion Spirits
Pernod Ricard has increased its share in Tequila joint-venture Avion Spirits to 84%....
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:...
EXCLUSIVE - UK: Anheuser-Busch InBev to drop large cans of Tennent's Super Lager
Anheuser-Busch InBev has confirmed it will stop producing 50cl cans of its high-strength Tennent's Super Lager in the UK as part a commitmen...
UK: William Grant & Sons gives GBP185,000 to Scottish anti-independence fight
William Grant & Sons has donated GBP185,000 (US$317,000) to campaign groups opposed to Scottish independence, election officials have reveal...
Recent news
MYANMAR: Scotch whisky gets legal protection boost 11 Jul 2014
Scotch whisky will receive better legal protection in Myanmar under new rules, while efforts to crack down on fake supplies are being stepped up.
FRANCE/US: Pernod Ricard takes 84% stake in Tequila producer Avion Spirits 11 Jul 2014
Pernod Ricard has increased its share in Tequila joint-venture Avion Spirits to 84%.
Product Launch - POLAND: Russian Standard's Zubrówka Zlota 10 Jul 2014
Russian Standard has launched a new flavoured variant of its Polish vodka brand Zubrówka.
Product Launch - GLOBAL: Moet Hennessy's Glenmorangie Pride 1978 10 Jul 2014
Moet Hennessy has launched a 34-year-old expression of its Glenmorangie brand that has been extra-matured in French Premier Grand Cru claret wine casks for 15 years.
US: Brewery total tops 3,000, but still no saturation - Brewers Association 10 Jul 2014
A senior Brewers Association representative has denied that the US has reached “saturation point” after it emerged the number of breweries in the country has topped 3,000.
Product Launch - US: Pernod Ricard's Café de Paris Pear, Pomegranate 10 Jul 2014
Pernod Ricard's US unit has launched two sparkling fruit-flavoured wines as it targets female millenials driving premiumisation trends in the imported wine category.
UK: Scotch Whisky Association denies being silenced on Scottish independence debate 10 Jul 2014
The head of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has denied the group has been pressured into silence on the question of Scottish independence, but admitted there has been “vigorous” discussions with both sides.
GLOBAL: Top producers eye progress on alcohol-harm reduction 10 Jul 2014
The world's biggest alcohol companies have pledged to accelerate work to address alcohol misuse after releasing a joint report described as a “foundation” for progress.
UK: La Martiniquaise-Bardinet agrees Glen Moray distribution deal with Marblehead 10 Jul 2014
French drinks group La Martiniquaise-Bardinet has secured a new UK on-trade distribution deal for its Glen Moray Classic Single Malt brand with Marblehead.
Product Launch - GLOBAL: The Lakes Distillery's The One 10 Jul 2014
The Lakes Distillery has launched its inaugural whisky. The company, which is based in the UK's Lake District in the north of England, has released The One.
US: William Grant & Sons launches Sailor Jerry US push - video 10 Jul 2014
William Grant & Sons has launched a US TV ad for its Sailor Jerry rum brand.
US: Anheuser-Busch InBev gives TV push to Bud Light Lime Ritas - video 10 Jul 2014
Anheuser-Busch InBev is launching a US ad campaign for the Lime Ritas variant of its Bud Light brand.
FRANCE: Languedoc vineyards take EUR80m hit from hailstorm 10 Jul 2014
The cost of hailstorm damage to vineyards in the Languedoc region of southern France, in terms of lost production, could total EUR80m (US$108.9m), according to trade body sources.
UK: Brewers urge beer tax cut as part of new manifesto 10 Jul 2014
Brewers operating in the UK are calling for further cuts to beer duty levels as part of a new sector-wide manifesto launched today (10 July).
TRAVEL RETAIL: Edrington to set up global Travel Retail team 10 Jul 2014
Edrington has revealed plans to create a global Travel Retail unit as it continues to up control over its spirits brands.
Product Launch - US: Sierra Nevada's Beer Camp Across America mixed 12-pack 9 Jul 2014
Sierra Nevada has launched a multi-pack of new beers from 12 different US breweries ahead of a nation-wide craft beer tour.
US: PepsiCo CEO admits "profound" change in US consumer habits 9 Jul 2014
The CEO of PepsiCo has acknowledged that the US is seeing a “profound” change in eating and drinking habits, but suggested the media and bloggers are partly to blame for a mistrust of food and drinks producers.
US: Heaven Hill Distilleries buys Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur 9 Jul 2014
Heaven Hill Distilleries has acquired the Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur brand for an undisclosed sum.
UK: Scotch Whisky Association names head of alcohol abuse fund 9 Jul 2014
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed the first chairperson of its alcohol-harm charity, the Scotch Whisky Action Fund.
Product Launch - TRAVEL RETAIL: Bacardi's Grey Goose VX 9 Jul 2014
Bacardi has launched a new variant of its Grey Goose vodka brand, which contains drops of Cognac.
Most Popular
Insights
- Analysis - SABMiller to add bolt-ons in Africa?
- A-B InBev's Move on Tennent's Super Makes Sense
- India: Everyone's Favourite Spirits Market
- Brand Diversification Driving Craft Brewery Growth
- Analysis - Stock Spirits: Poland's number one
News
- Diageo scraps Arthur's Day, but singer left sad
- Pernod Ricard's Café de Paris Pear, Pomegranate
- PepsiCo CEO sees "profound" change in US consumers
- William Grant sinks GBP185,000 into "No" camp
- SodaStream silent on John Lewis pullout in UK
Market research
Get full access
