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just the Research
19 June 2013
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
Sustainability in Soft Drinks & Water - Part IV - Engaging Consumers
19 June 2013
In the final part of this month's management briefing, which looks at environmental sustainability in the soft drinks and bottled water sector, Ben Cooper considers the importance of connecting with consumers to earn one's green wings.
CHILE: Lapostolle Wineries promotes next generation to CEO
19 June 2013
Lapostolle Wineries has appointed the son of its founders to CEO.
Product Launch - FRANCE: Ackerman's Affinity Nature, Fruits Rouge, Fruits Exotiques
19 June 2013
French wine house Ackerman has launched three varities of a zero-alcohol, zero-calorie wine called Affinity
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.
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
Comment - Wehring's Way - Helix: A Corking Idea?
18 June 2013
Even though everyone who is anyone in the wine world is busy at VinExpo in Bordeaux this week, there's still been quite an online hubbub over the last couple of days following the unveiling of new wine closure Helix yesterday morning.
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.
Product Launch - FRANCE: Haussmann Famille's Rouge Sucette
18 June 2013
Haussmann Famille, part of French wine house Chateaux En Bordeaux, has launched what it claims is the world's first cola-flavoured wine - Rouge Sucette.
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.
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.
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.
just the Winners - Ultimate Wine Challenge 2013
17 June 2013
Last week, Ultimate Beverage Challenge announced the results of its annual Ultimate Wine Challenge in the US.
GLOBAL: Amorim, O-I launch screw-top cork closure
17 June 2013
Portuguese cork producer Amorim has teamed up with US-headquartered O-I to launch a screw-top cork packaging concept for the wine industry.
UK: Fine wine, online sales help Majestic FY profits
17 June 2013
Majestic Wine has reported a slight rise in full-year profits as online and fine wine sales propped up its performance.
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.
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.
just For Subscribers - The week in drinks
14 June 2013
Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
14 June 2013
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
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.
N ZEALAND: Villa Maria launches new look for 2013
14 June 2013
New Zealand wine estate Villa Maria has unveiled a new company logo and look for its entire range of white wines.
just the Research
14 June 2013
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
UK: E&J Gallo unveils Louise Redknapp as face of Summer White
13 June 2013
Gallo Family Vineyards has signed-up singer and TV presenter Louise Redknapp to help promote its new low-alcohol wine, Summer White, in the UK.
GLOBAL: Domestic Champagne sales dive, but non-EU exports up
12 June 2013
Champagne sales fell 17% in France in March, but exports outside the EU edged up, latest figures show.
Product Launch - UK: Viñalba's Diane
12 June 2013
Viñalba Diane has been made by winemaker Hervé Joyaux-Fabre as a tribute to his wife Diane.
FRANCE: Cognac demand boosts Rémy Cointreau's FY profits
11 June 2013
Rémy Cointreau has seen a healthy jump in full-year profits as Cognac sales showed no sign of slowing and the group performed strongly in the US.
N ZEALAND: Wine harvest rebounds after small 2012
11 June 2013
New Zealand's wine harvest is up on the past two years, according to the country's winegrowers body, while wine shipments hit record levels last month.
