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PepsiCo CEO hails "rational" pricing as COVID knocks out promotions
PepsiCo's CEO believes his company should be able to charge more for US beverages this year, because rivals stung by cost increases lack the will to fight on price.
Are hard seltzers paving the way for 'soft seltzers'? - comment
From White Claw to Mike's, Drty to Bodega Bay, hard seltzers are big business. But, could the success of alcoholic sparkling water provide a fillip to the sparkling water category itself? Soft drinks commentator Lucy Britner investigates.
The top US brewers in 2020 - data
Late last week, US trade body The Brewers Association released its annual chart listing the largest brewers in the country in volume terms in 2020. Here is the top 50.
The Coca-Cola Co Performance Trends 2016-20 - results data
In mid-February, The Cola-Cola Co posted a 9% dip in sales from the 12 months of 2020. just-drinks picks apart Coca-Cola's numbers over the last five years and considers the trends that are set to shape the future for the company, specifically,
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Why whisky can no longer ignore flavour's allure
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Why COVID has changed trade shows forever - focus
Trade shows, a staple of everyone's business year, have been among the hardest-hit sectors during the coronavirus pandemic. Their very desig...
Anheuser-Busch InBev Performance Trends 2016-20
In late February, Anheuser-Busch InBev released its full-year results for 2020. The brewing giant posted a 3.7% dip in sales from the year,...
How COVID has closed the digital gap - trends
When it comes to contemplating older consumers and their digital consumption, stereotypes about tech-phobic grannies who refuse to buy smart...
What will Coca-Cola Co's priorities be? - analysis
Earlier this week, just-drinks analysed The Coca-Cola Co's performance trends over the last five years. In this excerpt from the report, we...
Constellation Brands in fiscal-2021 - results preview 7 Apr 21
On Thursday, Constellation Brands will announce the results from its fiscal-2021. The numbers, to the end of February, bring to an end a 12-month period that saw year-to-date sales rise by 3.4% to US$6.66bn. Here's a look at the news that is likely to have shaped Constellation's performance in its Q4 reporting period.
How is the wine industry coping with Brexit? - comment 1 Apr 21
After over four years of wrangling, Brexit's tires hit the tarmac on 1 January. The end of the 11-month transition period after the UK left the European Union on 31 January last year signalled the 'new normal' for trading relations between the two sides. So, how's it going? Wine category commentator Chris Losh has all the gory details.
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Drinks Industry News
PepsiCo CEO hails "rational" post-COVID pricing
Andy Morton | 16 Apr 21
PepsiCo's CEO believes his company should be able to charge more for US beverages this year, because rivals stung by cost increases lack the will to fight on price.
UK holds high hopes for India Scotch duty cut
Olly Wehring | 16 Apr 21
The British Prime Minister is heading to India later this month, with the country's authorities targeting "early wins" in a future trading relationship that could cut the rate of duty on Scotch whisky, according to a report.
Diageo buys US RTD brand Loyal 9 Cocktails
Andy Morton | 14 Apr 21
Diageo has bought its second US RTD brand in a month with the purchase of Rhode Island's Loyal 9 Cocktails.
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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co enters UK - data
Beverage Industry Interviews
In recent years, cyberattacks have become a common, but no less worrisome, aspect of business in the 21st Century. Since November, The Campari Group, Kirin Holdings, Molson Coors Beverage Co and alcohol e-tailer Drizly all had their security systems compromised, resulting in issues ranging from theft of customer data to production shutdowns. With all companies using technology in their operations, protection from digital threats has become more important than ever before. To understand the scale of the task at hand - and some of the prevention methods companies need to implement, just-drinks spoke to Justin Fier, director for cyber intelligence & analysis at Darktrace, an artificial intelligence (AI) company headquartered in the UK that specialises in cyber defence.
"Rum is at a critical tipping point" - just-drinks speaks to La Hechicera co-founder Miguel Riascos 18 Mar 21
just-drinks speaks to La Hechicera co-founder Miguel Riascos, who will continue as MD of the Colombian rum brand in the wake of Pernod Ricard's takeover.
Having announced the addition of a Cuban rum to its portfolio last year, Moet Hennessy has added more details to the roll-out of Eminente Reserva this month. Following the news, just-drinks caught up with brand director Camille de Dominicis to hear more about the group's venture into Pernod Ricard and - more recently - Diageo territory.
Latest Industry Insights
The Coca-Cola Co Performance Trends 2016-20 - data
Richard Woodard | 31 Mar 21
In mid-February, The Cola-Cola Co posted a 9% dip in sales from the 12 months of 2020. An improved performance in the final quarter failed t...
The battle for beer dominance in Vietnam - data
Rhodri Morgan | 26 Mar 21
Earlier this year, South Asian brewer ThaiBev confirmed plans to launch an IPO for its combined Thai and Vietnamese operations on the Singap...
Why premium mixers will be post-COVID winners
GlobalData | 25 Mar 21
In a move designed to capitalise on the at-home cocktail trend, PepsiCo has unveiled Neon Zebra, a four-strong line of mixers, in the US....
Beverage Hot Issues
Anheuser-Busch InBev Performance Trends 2016-20 - results data
just-drinks reviews Anheuser-Busch InBev's results over the last five years and considers the trends that are set to shape the future for the company, specifically, and the beer category, more broadly.
The Coca-Cola Co Performance Trends 2016-20 - results data
In mid-February, The Cola-Cola Co posted a 9% dip in sales from the 12 months of 2020. Here, just-drinks picks apart Coca-Cola's numbers and considers the trends set to shape the future for the company and the soft drinks category.
Carlsberg Performance Trends 2016-2020 - results data
just-drinks picks through the brewer's performance over the past five years for the trends set to affect the company, specifically, and the global beer category, more broadly.
just-drinks' Previews for 2021
just-drinks looks ahead to the next 12 months. What does 2021 have in store for you?
Drinks Market Research
Opportunities in the Americas Spirits Sector
Opportunities in the Americas Spirits Sector
The global spirits sector was valued at US$823,604.3 million in 2019. Over the forecast period, the global spirits sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.7% to reach US$894,041.4 by 2024. Americas was the second largest market in the global spirits sector with value sales of US$162,413.2 million, accounting for a value share of 19.7% in 2019. Americas is set to grow at a value and volume CAGR of 2.5% and 3.8%, respectively, during 2019-2024. Based on the relative performance of countries on multiple metrics, the US, Canada, Panama, and Colombia were shortlisted as high-potential countries, primarily due to the large spirits sector size, projected high-value growth rates, and projected rising per capita value growth levels... Read more
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India Wine - Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2026
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Russia Wine - Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2024
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