Investors not yet sold on Anheuser-Busch InBev’s turnaround, but better times ahead – analysis
Analysts believe company management can overcome headwinds such as rising input costs, but aluminium challenges may persist.
Diageo sales strength returns, time for a re-evaluation? – analysis
Barclays analysts predict the group's Tequila stable can achieve a near-50% sales leap by close...
Molson Coors Beverage Co to cull brands in premiumisation push
The cutting of 11 economy beer brands including Mickey's Ice and Magnum follows a reckoning for Molson's low-value portfolio during the coronavirus lockdown.
In turbulent times, spirits brand owners fall into the arms of celebrities – comment
For spirits brands, attractive markets can also carry risk. At the same time, a popular category in one market might not apply elsewhere. Spirits commentator Richard Woodard believes brand owners should consider the kindness of celebrities.
Anheuser-Busch InBev hails rebound as six-month sales take off – results data
Second-quarter sales were ahead of the same period two years ago, before the coronavirus disrupted performance.
Just Drinks' Data-Set of the Week
Top countries for AI roles advertised in Q1 2021 (Source: GlobalData)
| Country | Number of Ads |
|---|---|
| The US | 70 |
| Mexico | 21 |
| Romania | 18 |
| Singapore | 8 |
| Poland | 7 |
| Colombia | 6 |
| The Seychelles | 6 |
| The Netherlands | 6 |
| Australia | 5 |
| Costa Rica | 4 |
Latest News
Cuervo stays in the black but Q2 shows pandemic gains may be waning – results data
Last year's successes are catching up with Cuervo, with growth rates "normalising".
Constellation Brands appoints US cannabis lobbyist
Liz Lopez will deal with the US Government at a time of change for legalisation laws.
Diageo’s Tequila Don Julio Primavera – Product Launch
A total of 15,000 nine-litre cases of the new expression are available in the US.
Anheuser-Busch InBev turns to Mexico, China to fulfil US can demand
The decision comes amid ongoing aluminium shortages, which an analyst has warned could last till 2022.
Latest Themes
Pernod Ricard combats binge drinking with new global ad – video
The activation, which targets younger legal-age consumers, rolls out in Europe, South America and Africa.
The Coca-Cola Co to auction off NFTs for charity
The digital collectables, which include a red bubble jacket, are the first from the Coke brand owner
William Grant & Sons fuels Glenfiddich trucks on production waste
Fuelling stations have been installed at the Dufftown distillery to power the fleet.
Fetcher leverages AI to match employees with suitable roles
Concept: American startup Fetcher.ai (Fetcher) offers an automated recruiting platform to enable companies to hire...
Australian researchers use solar energy materials to detect air pollutants
Concept: Researchers from Australia’s ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (ARC) have discovered a...
University of Delaware uses catalytic hydrocracking for hard-to-recycle plastics
Concept: The Center for Plastics Innovation (CPI) of the University of Delaware (UD) has formulated...
Bosch launches AI human skin temperature detection
Concept: Bosch has launched a human skin temperature detection solution, powered by artificial intelligence. The...
Virti launches immersive training program to improve employee mental wellbeing
Concept: London’s immersive training startup Virti has launched a virtual reality-driven mindfulness program ‘Well Be...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
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Alcohol’s sustainability & responsibility activations around the world – The IARD Digest – July 2021
Once a month, the drinks industry-funded International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, which covers alcohol-related health...
Campari poised to soar as cocktail boom meets COVID reopening – analysis
The group doesn't intend to sacrifice off-premise momentum for on-premise gains.
Why how you drink means as much for your health as how much you drink – International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 250
More attention, from a health perspective, should be paid to consumers' pattern of drinking than...