CANADA/US: Diageo appoints US wine, Control States & Canada leaders
Diageo has confirmed a change of leadership at its Chateau & Estate Wines division in the US.
CANADA: Brick Brewing Co admits CAD1.3m beer tax error
Brick Brewing Co is to send an extra CAD1.3m (US$1.2m) to Canada's tax authorities after an accounting error saw it fall foul of Ontario's beer tax laws.
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
Research in Focus - Craft Distillers Follow in the Little Footsteps of the Micro-Brewers
The latest joint-report from just-drinks and The IWSR, published this week, looks at the non-scotch whisk(e)y category. Ben Cooper considers what the findings of this research mean for the smaller whisk(e)y distillers around the World.
just-drinks on-trend: vodka flavours review
In the first of a new “on-trend” series, just-drinks dives a little deeper than usual into the flavoured vodka trend.
Global market review of non-Scotch whiskies – forecasts to 2018
This new joint IWSR/just-drinks report provides the latest insight into one of the most dynamic of spirits categories.
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just the Research
10 March 2014
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
GLOBAL: PepsiCo readies home-carbonation move with Bevyz
10 March 2014
PepsiCo has confirmed to just-drinks that it is poised to enter the home-carbonation arena through a partnership with Bevyz.
SCANDINAVIA: Walsh Whiskey Distillery teams with Interbrands in Scandinavia
10 March 2014
Walsh Whiskey Distillery has consolidated its sales and distribution footprint in Scandinavia, securing a deal with Interbrands Nordic in the region.
Editor's Viewpoint - Martini and Formula One - A Match Made in... Bahrain?
Yesterday morning, I headed into London to attend an event that had been shrouded in secrecy. All I knew was that it concerned Bacardi's Martini brand and - according to the agency - would be “very, very cool”.
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Round Up - Anheuser-Busch InBev's FY Results 2013
In late-February, Anheuser-Busch InBev released its full-year results for 2013. Here's the full round-up of just-drinks' coverage of the figures.
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Comment - "Speers" and the Near-Beer Revolution
At the launch of an extension to Heineken's hugely successful Desperados brand two weeks ago, the brewer's UK management issued a brash come-on to rivals looking to challenge them in the so-called “spirit-beer” category. “You'd better be good,” they said.
US: Rhone Valley Wines readies 2014 US push
10 March 2014
UK: SHS Drinks backs WKD Brazilian with GBP1m push
10 March 2014
just the Research
7 March 2014
BRAZIL: Coca-Cola Co upgrades juice packaging
7 March 2014
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
7 March 2014
just the Answer - Jackson Family Wine's president Rick Tigner
just-drinks’ deputy-editor James Wilmore talks to Jackson Family Wines’ president, Rick Tigner.
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Round Up - Carlsberg's FY Results 2013
In February, global brewer Carlsberg released its full-year results for 2013. Here's the full round-up of just-drinks' coverage.
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Comment - "Speers" and the Near-Beer Revolution
10 March 2014
At the launch of an extension to Heineken's hugely successful Desperados brand two weeks ago, the brewer's UK management issued a brash come-on to rivals looking to challenge them in the so-called “spirit-beer” category. “You'd better be good,” they said.
Focus - Branding in the Craft Beer Industry
10 March 2014
Whilst reports suggest that overall alcohol consumption is declining, it seems the craft beer industry is capitalising on the public’s over-familiarity with mass-market beer brands and instead turning to more innovative flavours of beer, backed by creative branding and marketing campaigns. Stuart Whitwell from Intangible Business surveys the scene.
Editor's Viewpoint - Martini and Formula One - A Match Made in... Bahrain?
7 March 2014
Yesterday morning, I headed into London to attend an event that had been shrouded in secrecy. All I knew was that it concerned Bacardi's Martini brand and - according to the agency - would be “very, very cool”.
just the Answer - Jackson Family Wine's president Rick Tigner
6 March 2014
Jackson Family Wines’ president Rick Tigner sprung to prominence in the US through appearing on reality TV show ‘Undercover Boss’. But, away from the bright lights of TV-world, the 52 year-old remains focussed, both domestically and globally, on the California-based company he leads. Here, just-drinks’ deputy-editor James Wilmore talks to Tigner about working for America’s other famous Jackson family
Comment - Beer - BrewDog: Publicity Hounds
6 March 2014
This month, Larry Nelson has a challenge for those of you with an eye on the beer category. Pencils at the ready?
Analysis - Brown-Forman: Because They're Happy
6 March 2014
The future looks bright for most international brown spirits companies, but few appear to be in quite as good a shape as Brown-Forman.
just On Call - Brown-Forman CEO warns of social media threat to US on-trade
6 March 2014
The head of Brown-Forman has suggested on-trade softness in the US spirits market may be long-term as new trends see younger consumers share drinks over social networks instead of in bars.
Focus - Brown-Forman's YTD Performance by Region, Brand
5 March 2014
Earlier today (5 March), Brown-Forman posted its Q3 and YTD results. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the company's performance by region and brand in the nine months to the end of January.
Comment - Spirits - Scottish Independence: It's Time to Speak
4 March 2014
It is almost six months until Scotland decides. Will the country vote for independence from the UK on 18 September? Ian Buxton has a few thoughts on the matter, and he's surprised that the Scotch whisky industry doesn't appear to have any.
Comment - Spirits - Scottish Independence: It's Time to Speak
It is almost six months until Scotland decides. Will the country vote for independence from the UK on 18 September? Ian Buxton has a few thoughts on the matter, and he's surprised that the Scotch whisky industry doesn't appear to have any.
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Soft Drinks in Latin America: Keeping a Global Bright Spot Bright
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As soft drinks consumption in North America and Europe dips, Latin America has been the global bright spot for soft drinks brand owners and bottlers over the recent review period. Emerging national economies, modernising retail channels and rising middle-class incomes will present new growth opportunities over 2012-2017, but categories and brands must carefully align with rising consumer demand for healthier options, particularly among an important core of younger, urban consumers.
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- USA Quarterly Beverage Tracker Report Q4 2013
Published Feb 2014 - ($ 3663.00) - China Bottled Water 2013 Report (with 5 regional sections)
Published Nov 2013 - ($ 5162.76) - Sweetening The Pils – The Market for Flavored Beer and Beer Mixes
Published Oct 2013 - ($ 4860.00) - Sports Nutrition Market in Europe 2014-2018
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US senator aims fire at CSDs in TV interview
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