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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 >
LIWF 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 >
GLOBAL: 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 >
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 >
UK: 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 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 >
Product 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 >
GREECE: 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 >
UK: 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 >
FRANCE: 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 >
LIWF 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 >
Product 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 >
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Published: 21 May 2013 | Read the full article >
CAYMAN 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 >
SOUTH 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 >
just-drinks LIWF 2013 - Diary - 17 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:
Published: 17 May 2013 | Read the full article >
just 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 >
just 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 >
TURKEY: 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 >
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 >
SINGAPORE: 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 >
Product 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 >
just-drinks LIWF 2013 - Diary - 16 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine Fair:
Published: 16 May 2013 | Read the full article >
UK: 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 >
INDONESIA: 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 >
UK: 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 >
US: 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 >






