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17 May 2013
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just the Research
17 May 2013
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just For Subscribers - The week in drinks
17 May 2013
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TURKEY: Diageo speaks out over alcohol crackdown threat
17 May 2013
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.
SINGAPORE: TFWA Asia Pacific reports record visitor numbers
17 May 2013
The TFWA Asia Pacific Conference and Exhibition saw a record number of visitors this year despite a last-minute venue change, according to organisers.
Comment - Brewers Wake Up and Smell the (Cider) Apples
16 May 2013
It was always a case of when, not if: Anheuser-Busch InBev has finally launched its Stella Artois cider off-shoot, Cidre, into the US market this week.
Analysis - Molson Coors, Carlsberg ready for craft "threat"
16 May 2013
Molson Coors and Carlsberg are the best-placed multi-national brewers to “weather the storm” of craft beer and neutralise its "threat" to larger players, an analyst has said.
Analysis - Minimum pricing would boost C&C Group
16 May 2013
C&C Group's decision to turn its back on "unattractive" off-trade deals means it would benefit from a minimum unit price taking effect in Scotland, according to an analyst.
UK: Marston's off-trade sales strong but H1 profits slip
16 May 2013
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.
just On Call - C&C export boom set to put Ireland in shade - CFO
15 May 2013
C&C Group's growing international business means it is on-course to overtake domestic sales, the group's CFO has said.
just The Facts - C&C Group's FY results by region, brand
15 May 2013
C&C Group today (15 May) announced its 2012 full-year results. Here is a look at the results in the company's regions and from its main brands.
US: Calls for drink-drive limit to be cut across all 50 states
15 May 2013
Transport safety investigators in the US are calling on all 50 states to cut their drink-driving limit.
IRELAND: C&C Group sees FY profits fall
15 May 2013
C&C Group has posted a dip in full-year profits as sales and volumes growth from international acquisitions failed to offset domestic struggles.
US: Constellation Brands lines up Crown Imports funds
15 May 2013
Constellation Brands has raised US$1.55bn in a debt offering to help pay for its full takeover of Crown Imports.
UK: Erdinger to target endurance sports with Alkoholfrei
15 May 2013
Erdinger Weissbrau is repositioning its Alkoholfrei beer variant as a sports recovery drink in the UK, aimed specifically at triathlon participants in the country.
Analysis - US job losses hit Europe's brewers
14 May 2013
Europe's big brewers saw their volumes in the US drop back in the first three months of the year as unemployment among young men hurt sales, an analyst has said.
just The Preview - C&C Group FY
14 May 2013
C&C Group will report its full-year results tomorrow (15 May). Here, just-drinks takes a look at the highs and lows for the company in the 12 months to the end of February.
UK: Fuller, Smith & Turner launches Bières de Chimay's Chimay Gold
14 May 2013
Fuller, Smith & Turner has teamed up with Bieres de Chimay to become the exclusive UK importer of the Trappist brewer's Chimay Gold.
US: High-end craft beer brands up on-trade share - figures
14 May 2013
Top-end priced craft beer brands are continuing to take an increasing chunk of the sub-category and are driving up the average price of beer in the US on-trade, according to latest figures.
just the Facts - Diageo's Next CEO, Ivan Menezes
13 May 2013
Last week, Ivan Menezes was confirmed as Paul Walsh's successor as Diageo CEO. The 53 year-old, currently the group's chief operating officer, will replace Walsh in the top job on 1 July. Here just-drinks takes a look at India-born Menezes' career to date:
MYANMAR: Heineken leaves Tiger beer with Fraser & Neave
13 May 2013
Fraser & Neave will continue to operate Heineken's Tiger brand in Myanmar for at least five years despite the Dutch brewer launching a JV in the country.
PHILIPPINES: Tax hikes drag down San Miguel Brewery in Q1
13 May 2013
San Miguel Brewery has been hit by tax rises in the Philippines with volumes and profits falling in its first quarter.
MYANMAR: Heineken plans US$60m brewery with JV deal
13 May 2013
Heineken is to build a US$60m brewery in Myanmar as part of a new joint-venture in the country.
Product Launch - UK: Shepherd Neame's Brilliant Ale
13 May 2013
Shepherd Neame has launched a beer “inspired by a mid-19th century recipe”.
UK: Cains suspends brewing operations - report
13 May 2013
Cains has called a halt to production at its Liverpool brewery, with plans to sub-contract its operations to a third-party, according to local reports.
Product Launch - UK: Harviestoun's Marks & Spencer Scottish Craft Lager
13 May 2013
Scottish craft brewer Harviestoun has produced a lager exclusive to UK retailer Marks & Spencer.
UK: Portman Group chairman to step down
13 May 2013
The chairman of the Portman Group is to step down after four years in the post.
just the Research
10 May 2013
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
just For Subscribers - The week in drinks
10 May 2013
Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
10 May 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
