Are beer brands stretching line extensions to breaking point? – comment
Category commentator Stephen Beaumont is exhausted. All that counting has worn him out and, dear beer brand owner, it's all your fault.
Moet Hennessy sales rise breaks 50% in Q2 as thirst for luxury returns – results data
The three-month showing cycled a year-prior period when sales tumbled for the wine & spirits...
“There’s no such thing as a tired brand, just a tired brand manager” – Just Drinks speak to Phillips Distilling Co CEO Andy England
Andy England took over as CEO of Phillips Distilling Co in August last year, right in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic in the US. The former CMO of MillerCoors has emerged from the disruption with new ideas and liquids for the multi-category distiller, which makes a range of spirits under its own brands as well as products under contract and private-label. Speaking to Just Drinks last week, England discussed the future for Phillips as well as the difficulties in taking charge during a global pandemic and how cost inflation has impacted the industry.
Taking chances on taking stances – How company engagement in public debates is changing – sustainability spotlight
Heineken's recent advocacy of COVID-19 vaccination drew vociferous criticism from the anti-vax movement. But, Ben Cooper writes, companies have an inalienable right to seek to influence public debates. How they do this is becoming more overt, making it all the more important they judge consumer sentiment accurately.
The Coca-Cola Co posts strong Q2 rebound – results data
The soft drinks giant came close to doubling PepsiCo's beverage sales rise in the second quarter.
Just Drinks' Data-Set of the Week
Top consumer sector companies by patents granted in Q2 2021 (Source: GlobalData)
| Assignee | Patents |
|---|---|
| LG Corp | 1,894 |
| Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai | 1,291 |
| Midea Holding Co | 1,140 |
| GuangDong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp | 824 |
| Groupe SEB | 577 |
| Telefon AB Lm Ericsson | 408 |
| The Procter & Gamble Co | 391 |
| Brother Industries | 386 |
| NIKE | 381 |
| Daikin Industries | 338 |
Latest News
Black Sheep Brewery’s Imperial Russian Stout-distilled vodka – Product Launch
The iteration is on sale from pubs owned by the UK brewer as well as online
William Grant & Sons fuels Glenfiddich trucks on production waste
Fuelling stations have been installed at the Dufftown distillery to power the fleet.
Asahi Group’s Carlton & United Breweries CEO to exit
Peter Filipovic has witnessed three different owners in the past five years at the Australian brewer.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co’s Amber Märzen – Product Launch – Beer in the US data
The new variant is described as an "ode" to Oktoberfest.
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Australian researchers use solar energy materials to detect air pollutants
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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...
European floods destroy German wineries
The German Wine Institute said entire livelihoods have been washed away in the recent deluge.
The Coca-Cola Co moves outside of beverages for e-commerce app Wabi – CEO
James Quincey said the B2B platform can help Coca-Cola build broader relationships with FMCG wholesalers.
Avallen Spirits to detail carbon footprint on packaging
Figures include the net amount of carbon and water usage.
William Grant & Sons unveils e-commerce platform Clink*
The site will sell William Grant's full portfolio and help the distiller come up with new products.
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreWhat will Constellation Brands’ priorities be for the years ahead? – analysis
Just Drinks considers what's currently top of inbox for Constellation Brands' CEO, Bill Newlands
Deepfakes, AI and bad actors – The post-COVID internet battleground – focus
If this is the era of fake news, then it's likely to be the calm...
Does Boston Beer Co’s slowdown mean hard seltzer has lost its lustre? – analysis
Analysts bemoaned a lower-than-expected performance, but there is life in the hard seltzer category yet.
This week on Just Drinks – Here’s what we think
Here's a round-up of Just Drinks' latest members-only content and a look at this week's...