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just the Answer - Janet Dorozynski, Canada's Global Lead on Beer, Spirits, Wine

18 June 2013

Canada: famous for its ice wines and whiskies. But how are these categories performing globally? And does the country's social reference pricing, a form of minimum pricing, really make a difference? Here, James Wilmore talks to Janet Dorozynski, the global lead on wine, beer and spirits for the Canadian Government's Foreign Affairs and International Trade department

just the Research

18 June 2013

Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:

International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 113: Metabolic and Biochemical Mechanisms by which Alcohol Consumption affects Health

18 June 2013

A large study from Australia, which included a high percentage of current or former alcohol abusers, related alcohol consumption with a variety of metabolic and biologic parameters that relate to health. Included were markers of lipid function, inflammation, glucose metabolism, and liver function.

S AFRICA: Pernod Ricard unveils online Ibiza push for Olmeca Tequila

18 June 2013

Pernod Ricard's Olmeca Tequila brand has launched an online treasure hunt for consumers in South Africa, as part of its Ibiza summer promotion in the country.

Product Launch - Smoke Ventures' Smoke Liqueur

18 June 2013

Smoke Ventures has launched a vodka-based liqueur infused with Moscato that aims to tap into increasing demand for the sweet wine.

US: Pernod Ricard eyes distribution with new posting

18 June 2013

Pernod Ricard's US unit has appointed a new strategy executive in a bid to strengthen its route to market.

INDIA: International wine, spirits duty set for marked cut?

17 June 2013

The Scotch Whisky Association has calmed reports that Indian authorities have offered to cut the duty on international wine and spirits from 150% to 40%.

UK: Diageo, Compass silent on Walsh move reports

17 June 2013

Diageo has declined to comment on reports that its outgoing chief executive Paul Walsh is set to join catering firm Compass as chairman.

IRELAND: Diageo still "committed" despite ad ban threat

17 June 2013

Diageo has clarified that its remains "committed to Ireland" after its divisional boss warned it would cut investment if an alcohol sponsorship and advertising ban went ahead.

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.

Product Launch - GLOBAL: Berry Bros & Rudd Spirits’ The Glenrothes Vintage 2001

17 June 2013

Berry Bros & Rudd Spirits’ The Glenrothes Vintage 2001

Product Launch - IRELAND: Teeling Whiskey Co's Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt

17 June 2013

Teeling Whiskey Co's Silver Reserve 21 Year Old Single Malt

US: Whyte & Mackay aims for sales boost with Blackheath deal

17 June 2013

Whyte & Mackay has agreed a tie-up with Blackheath Beverage Group to boost sales of its Scotch portfolio in the US.

UK: J&G Grant adds next generation to board

17 June 2013

J&G Grant, owner of Glenfarclas Scotch, has appointed a sixth-generation member of its founding family to the board of directors.

UK: Pernod Ricard re-opens Glen Keith whisky distillery

17 June 2013

Pernod Ricard's Scotch unit Chivas Brothers has officially re-opened a Speyside distillery, part of an on-going investment in whisky production that includes a new distillery to open next year.

Comment - Chasing the Drinks Sugar Rush Has its Perils

14 June 2013

With the trend for sweet flavours sweeping most drinks categories, it seems an obvious path for producers to follow. But with obesity now a major public health concern, will this rush for short-term gain lead to long-term pain? Just-drinks' deputy editor James Wilmore sounds the alarm.

Exclusive - UK: Bruichladdich launches distribution company

14 June 2013

Rémy Cointreau's Bruichladdich has set up its own UK distribution company, bringing the Islay distillery's Botanist Gin and Scotch brands into the same network for the first time.

UK: Tesco agrees ban on strong beers to gain licence

14 June 2013

Tesco has agreed to not sell beer and cider stronger than 5.5% abv in order to secure an alcohol licence from a Scottish council.

UK: On-trade outlet total to drop 6% by 2018

14 June 2013

The number of UK on-trade outlets will fall by around 6% in the the next five years as the make-up of the sector continues to transform, a new study predicts.

EUROPE: West Indies rum body launches EUR5m provenance push

14 June 2013

The West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA) is to spend EUR5m (US$6.7m) on a fresh campaign backing the trade body's provenance marque across Europe.

just For Subscribers - The week in drinks

14 June 2013

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just the Round-Up - The week in drinks

14 June 2013

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US: Constellation Brands CMO to chair Wine Institute board

14 June 2013

Constellation Brands' marketing head has been elected chair of the Wine Institute's board of directors.

Product Launch - UK: BrewDog's Watt Dickie

14 June 2013

Scottish brewer BrewDog is launching an "ice distilled" beer.

Product Launch - US: Beam Inc's Pinnacle Strawberry Shortcake

14 June 2013

Beam Inc has launched another flavoured variant to its Pinnacle vodka range - Strawberry Shortcake.

just the Research

14 June 2013

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Analysis - Edrington loss could cost Rémy Cointreau EUR1.5m

13 June 2013

Rémy Cointreau could shed around EUR1.5m (US$2m) in profits after losing the US distribution rights for the Edrington Group's portfolio, according to an anaylst.