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GLOBAL: Diageo unveils Alfred Dunhill Johnnie Walker Blue Label collection
19 June 2013
Diageo has teamed up with Alfred Dunhill to launch a limited-edition travellers trunk for its Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch.
Vinexpo 2013 - ASIA: Vinexpo confirms plans for new shows
19 June 2013
Vinexpo is extending its activities in Asia with the launch of two new events.
Comment - Soft Drinks & Water - Invest in PR - and Cricket - to Unlock Indian Promise
18 June 2013
The path for international soft drinks companies in India has been littered with potholes. But, as a relative calm sets in, Richard Corbett assesses the opportunities and suggests how to hit the big time in the country.
GLOBAL: Rioja push triples volumes in China - figures
17 June 2013
Rioja exports to China have tripled in the past two years off the back a campaign to position it as a cheaper alternative to French wine, according to latest figures.
GLOBAL: Edrington Group confirms GBP10m distribution shake-up
17 June 2013
Edrington Group has unveiled more details of its distribution changes, announcing a GBP10m (US$15.5m) investment for new structures in the US, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
In the Spotlight - Rémy Cointreau and Cognac's slowdown
13 June 2013
What China giveth, China also taketh away, was the lesson for Rémy Cointreau in its full-year results this week.
GLOBAL: China still driving Asia-Pacific spirits growth - figures
12 June 2013
Nearly 40% of global spirits consumption is now in China, with the Asia-Pacific region continuing to shore up a struggling Europe, latest figures show.
just On Call - Diageo holds fire on stepping up LatAm beer focus
10 June 2013
Diageo will hold back on more involvement in Latin America's beer sector for at least another year because it would distract it from spirits, the company's regional head has said.
just The Facts - Russian Standard's CEDC takeover
7 June 2013
On Wednesday, Russian Standard announced it had taken sole control of Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC). Here we take a look at some of the facts and figures as a result of the deal:
US: Russian Standard rolls-out Green Mark vodka to US
7 June 2013
Russian Standard is launching a high-volume vodka from newly-acquired Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) into the US.
RUSSIA: Russian Standard confirms CEDC takeover, eyes exports boost
6 June 2013
Russian Standard has promised to increase exports of Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) vodka brands after completing the takeover of its debt-laden former rival.
just On Call - Brown-Forman to put weight behind China
5 June 2013
Brown-Forman is looking to shake up its China unit and boost its presence in the country despite a slowdown that has hurt rivals' sales.
FRANCE/CHINA: Bordeaux producers voice fears over China's EU wine threat
5 June 2013
China's anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probe of European wine could leave some Bordeaux producers facing "near-bankruptcy", it has been claimed.
RUSSIA: Tax hikes force Anheuser-Busch InBev to close brewery
5 June 2013
Rising alcohol taxes and government regulation has forced Anheuser-Busch InBev's to shutter another one of its breweries in Russia.
Analysis - Coca-Cola Co, PepsiCo promotions race shakes China market
3 June 2013
The Coca-Cola Co's attempts to keep pace with PepsiCo's promotions are causing "headwinds" in China's competitive soft drinks market, an analyst has warned.
INDIA: Tilaknagar Industries eyes Tamil Nadu with brandy deal
3 June 2013
Tilaknagar Industries is aiming to push deeper into southern India after acquiring the trademarks for two brandy brands.
Focus - Pernod Ricard and Spirits in Asia
30 May 2013
Earlier this week, Pernod Ricard invited the media and drinks industry analysts to Beijing for a day-long set of presentations on its positioning and potential in Asia. Here's a round-up of the headline facts and figures the company cited about the region.
NIGERIA: Pernod Ricard signs distribution deal with CFAO
30 May 2013
Pernod Ricard has said it wants to build a stronger network in Nigeria after farming out distribution rights in the country in a seven-year deal.
CHINA: Pernod Ricard looks to Asia, despite recent China headache
29 May 2013
Pernod Ricard is targeting a 5% lift in its market share in Asia within the next two-and-a-half years, although short-term headwinds in China have slowed growth in recent months.
INDIA: Tetra Pak unveils US$125m "milestone" plant
29 May 2013
Tetra Pak has cut the ribbon on a IND1.2tn (US$155.5m) packaging factory in India that doubles its capacity in the country.
INDIA: Diageo takes initial 10% of United Spirits, exec joins board
28 May 2013
Diageo's bid for full control of United Spirits has moved nearer after the Indian group's board approved the allocation of a 10% stake to the UK firm.
Analysis - SABMiller outpaces rivals in FY but headwinds persist
24 May 2013
SABMiller has delivered a strong set of full-year results but problems loom, such as pressure on Miller Lite in the US loom, an analyst has warned.
HONG KONG: Huiyuan Juice Group to buy fruit juice supplier
24 May 2013
China Huiyuan Juice Group is to buy a fruit and vegetable juice concentrate and puree maker from a major shareholder for HKD4.939bn (US$636m).
just On Call: SABMiller readies Africa building boom
23 May 2013
SABMiller will likely go ahead with three building projects in Africa this year, while expansion in Nigeria is to come under review “quite soon”, the company's new CEO has said.
LIWF 2013 - UK: World Cup, Olympics could help Brazil triple wine exports
22 May 2013
Brazil is aiming to triple its wine exports on the back of next year's World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics, the country's wine body has said.
LIWF 2013 - UK: Indian wine growers look to nation's youth
22 May 2013
India's nascent wine industry remains small but can benefit from a growing interest among the country's youth, Indian vineyard owners have said.
Analysis - Coca-Cola Hellenic boosted by Russia, Nigeria in "mixed" Q1
17 May 2013
Coca-Cola Hellenic (CCH) has delivered progress in Russia and Nigeria but troubles elsewhere have produced a “mixed” first quarter, according to an analyst.
INDONESIA: Coca-Cola Amatil lines up investment
16 May 2013
Coca-Cola Amatil has confirmed it will invest about AUD500m (US$492m) in Indonesia over the next three or four years.
INDIA: United Spirits FY profits slip, sales up
16 May 2013
United Spirits has reported a slight fall in full-year net profits, but grew sales by double-digits.
just On Call - Diageo expects China softness to remain in 2013
14 May 2013
Diageo's Asia-Pacific boss expects the spirits market in China to remain "soft" for the rest of 2013, but is encouraged by the performance of the company's super-deluxe Scotch whisky brands in the country.
