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just the Research
7 February 2012
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
UK: Government issues cancer warning with alcohol adverts
6 February 2012
The UK Government has extended its Change4Life scheme to alcohol, with the launch of an advertising campaign that highlights links between excessive drinking and disease.
GLOBAL: Moet Hennessy fizzes in FY 2011
3 February 2012
Rebounding Champagne sales and the Asian thirst for Cognac have propelled Moet Hennessy to strong rises in sales and profits in 2011.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
3 February 2012
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
IRELAND: Alcohol consumption down 17% in a decade
3 February 2012
Alcoholic drinks consumption in Ireland has fallen by 17% in the past ten years, according to a new study.
Product Launch - US: Vintage Wine Estates, WJ Deutsch & Sons' Flirt
3 February 2012
Vintage Wine Estates, WJ Deutsch & Sons' Flirt
just the Research
3 February 2012
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
ARGENTINA: Winemakers toast strong year for exports
2 February 2012
Argentina has seen wine exports increase strongly in US dollar terms for 2011, thanks to ongoing consumer demand in the US and a jump in sales to China.
AUS/US: Jackson Family Wines snaps up Hickinbotham in McLaren Vale
2 February 2012
Jackson Family Wines has completed the acquisition of Hickinbotham Vineyard in Australia.
UK: Study sets scene for tougher alcohol pricing plan
1 February 2012
A new study that shows a higher floor price for alcohol would cause disproportionately steep falls in drinking appears to support plans for minimum pricing in Scotland, with England assessing its options.
RUSSIA: Abrau-Durso winery to go public - report
1 February 2012
Russian sparkling wine producer Abrau-Durso is planning to list on the Moscow Stock Exchange, according to a report.
just the Answer - Wine Australia market development manager, James Gosper
31 January 2012
In the first just the Answer of 2012, Chris Mercer quizzes Wine Australia's general manager for market development, James Gosper. The two met at at last week's A+ Australian Wine annual tasting in London.
Preview of the Year - 2012 - Part I - Alcoholic Drinks
31 January 2012
In this, just-drinks' first management briefing of 2012, Euromonitor International takes a look at what lies in store for the broader alcoholic drinks category, ahead of in-depth consideration for beer & cider, spirits and wine.
Preview of the Year 2012 – Part IV: Wine
31 January 2012
The final part in Euromonitor's preview of 2012 for now - soft drinks & water will be covered in the coming days - concerns itself with wine. Spiros Malandrakis and Jeremy Cunnington, alcoholics drinks analysts at Euromonitor International, ponder the coming year.
AUS: Pernod Ricard Premium Wine Brands appoints CFO, strategy head
31 January 2012
Pernod Ricard has appointed a new CFO and created a strategy director post at its Australia-based Premium Wine Brands business.
CHINA: Wine Australia urges Chinese caution
31 January 2012
Wine Australia's general manager for market development, James Gosper, has told just-drinks that the country's wineries are right to be optimistic about China, but should approach the market cautiously.
US: Pernod Ricard, Southern Wine & Spirits extend distribution tie-up to Washington
30 January 2012
The US unit of Pernod Ricard has lined up Southern Wine & Spirits of America to distribute its brands in the state of Washington.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
27 January 2012
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
GLOBAL: Food "ambassador" to promote UK exports
27 January 2012
A business "ambassador" will promote UK food and drink exports overseas under plans launched drawn up by industry and Government.
UK: Accolade Wines renews 'Come Dine With Me' deal
27 January 2012
Accolade Wines has renewed a sponsorship deal for its Hardys and Echo Falls brands with the television show 'Come Dine With Me'.
just the Research
27 January 2012
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
EUROPE: EU wine reform yields mixed results - Rabobank
26 January 2012
Wide-ranging reforms to the European Union wine sector have fallen short of ambitious targets, according to a report by Rabobank.
Product Launch - US: Casella Wines Yellow Tail Sweet Red Roo
26 January 2012
Casella Wines Yellow Tail Sweet Red Roo
UK: Duty stamps for beer loom amid fraud concerns
25 January 2012
The UK Government is considering introducing duty tax stamps for beer, as the country's National Audit Office urges HM Revenue & Customs to do more to tackle duty fraud.
FRANCE: Vranken-Pommery Monopole sees FY sales dip
24 January 2012
Weaker demand for Champagne in the fourth quarter of 2011 has caused Vranken-Pommery Monopole to report a dip in full-year sales.
S AFRICA: Distell expects strong H1 profits rise
24 January 2012
Distell has said that strong sales and a weaker South African rand currency are set to yield a jump in profits for the first half of its fiscal year.
US: More Starbucks stores to stock wine, beer
24 January 2012
Starbucks Coffee Co plans to increase the number of its US coffee houses that also offer wine and beer in 2012.
US: Constellation Brands poaches Diageo exec for chief information officer post
23 January 2012
Constellation Brands has confirmed a switch of chief information officer.
GLOBAL: Wine bulk shipments almost half of all exports - research
20 January 2012
The shipping of wine in bulk is expected to grow even more in the future, to the detriment of bottled wine shipments, according to research from Rabobank.
