The false equivalence of beer versus hard seltzer – comment
Beer commentator Stephen Beaumont has been watching the battle between his specialist category and hard seltzer for long enough now to ask: Why is beer bearing the brunt?
Sorry, Coca-Cola Co, you’re just not total enough for Monster Beverage Corp – comment
Monster is reportedly interested in merging with Constellation Brands, setting up a potential clash with...
“There’s been strong recognition by brand owners that change needs to happen” – Just Drinks speaks to UNESDA director-general, Nicholas Hodac
Earlier this month, Just Drinks caught up with the director-general of Europe's soft drinks trade association. On his second anniversary in the role, Nicholas Hodac discussed the challenges facing the category as well as those facing an organisation with bitter rivals on its books.
“This is the beginning of a long list of players coming in” – Just Drinks speaks to Pernod Ricard about The Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery in China
This month's official opening of The Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery gave Just Drinks the chance to speak to the team behind the new China venture.
Is Chinese whisky set to become the next major regional style? – comment
With the world’s two biggest distillers investing heavily in new Chinese whisky ventures, aged spirits commentator Amy Hopkins considers what opportunities await this fledgling sub-category.
Just Drinks' Data-Set of the Week
Top markets for AI jobs growth in drinks manufacturing & supply in Q3 (Source: GlobalData) July to September y-o-y AI jobs growth (percentage points)
| Country | AI jobs growth year-on-year (percentage points) |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5.2 |
| The Netherlands | 3.9 |
| Mexico | 3.4 |
| Australia | 3.1 |
| India | 1.1 |
| Switzerland | 0.9 |
| The UK | 0.2 |
Latest News
William Grant & Sons offers up Glenfiddich auction to mark COP26
William Grant & Sons has partnered with an online auction house to offer a limited...
Heroes Drinks Co’s 2 Guineas Spiced Rums – Product Launch
The start-up will donate GBP3 (US$4) from each bottle sold to a selection of UK charities.
Millon Wines taps into virtual reality experience for new range launch
The company has also revamped the packaging of its 'The Impressionist' line, which features in the 'multi-sensory' kit.
Scotch Whisky Association appoints Mark Kent as next chief executive
Kent, a former UK ambassador with a number of postings behind him, will take over in January.
Latest Themes
Which alcohol brand owners are well-positioned to weather future industry disruption? – data
Carlsberg is in a strong position to take advantage of future disruptions in the alcoholic...
Artificial Intelligence recruitment in beverages dips in September – data
The proportion of beverage manufacturing and supply companies hiring for Artificial Intelligence-related positions in September...
Europe in the lead on cybersecurity hiring in beverages – data
Europe extended its dominance of cybersecurity-related recruitment among drinks industry companies in the third quarter...
Which beverages companies are leading the way in artificial intelligence? – data
Unilever and Suntory are among the beverage brand owners best positioned to take advantage of...
Alcohol’s sustainability & responsibility activations around the world – The IARD Digest – November 2021
Once a month, the drinks industry-funded International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, which covers alcohol-related health and policy research worldwide, reviews some of the alcohol category's most recent sustainability initiatives and socially responsible actions to reduce harmful drinking. Here's what's been going on in November.
Digital media hiring levels in beverages dip in October – data
The proportion of drinks manufacturing and supply companies hiring for digital media-related positions slipped last...
Which soft drinks brand owners are well-positioned to weather future industry disruption? – data
Nestle is well-placed to take advantage of future developments in the non-alcoholic beverages category, according...
Diageo updates packaging for Gordon’s
Diageo has commenced the worldwide roll-out of a new-look bottle for its Gordon’s gin brand....
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreThis 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...
Industrial automation hiring in beverages hit 2021 high in October – data
The proportion of drinks manufacturing and supply companies hiring for industrial automation-related positions rose significantly...
Narrow and deep or broad and shallow? The spirits industry’s dilemma – comment
Trying to be all things to all consumers carries great risk for brand owners. Spirits...
Cybersecurity rising in importance for drinks brand owners – data
References to the term 'cybersecurity' in filings from beverage companies have increased markedly over the...