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Olly Wehring

Biography

After 11 years of doing he doesn't know what, Olly Wehring's “Eureka!” moment arrived in 2003, when he decided to retrain as a journalist.

Following several freelance stints at such hallowed publications as the Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Retail Week and The Daily Mirror, Olly boarded the good ship just-drinks in October 2003 as news editor.

Within only two years, he had moved up to the position of editor – a role he has assumed ever since.

Olly likes working for just-drinks, and likes drinks.

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Articles by Olly Wehring

The beer category in Australia - Market & brand data 19 July 2019

Earlier today, Anheuser-Busch InBev announced its intention to offload all of the group's operations in Australia to Asahi. Here, with the help of figures from GlobalData, just-drinks looks at the Australian beer market and its growth prospects relative to Asia.

Anheuser-Busch InBev to offload Australia operations to Asahi 19 July 2019

In the same month that the brewer's proposed flotation in Asia-Pacific collapsed, Anheuser-Busch Inbev has agreed the sale of its Carlton & United Breweries unit in Australia to Asahi Group Holdings.

Pernod Ricard signs bottle deal with Ardagh for Absolut 19 July 2019

Pernod Ricard's The Absolut Co has agreed its largest supplier arrangement, signing a ten-year extension with packaging group Ardagh for its namesake vodka brand.

If you read only one thing... - This week's must-reads on just-drinks 19 July 2019

Here's a look at the biggest stories and the best content from just-drinks this week.

Pernod Ricard readies zero-alcohol dark spirit Celtic Soul in UK 18 July 2019

The UK division of Pernod Ricard has added to its non-alcoholic offerings in the country with the launch of a dark spirit under the brand name Celtic Soul.

How did Nichols perform in H1 2019? - results data 17 July 2019

UK soft drinks group Nichols has reported a strong set of results for the first half of this year, with sales in the six months rising by low double-digits.

MBG Group's 9 Mile granite rock-filtered vodka - Product Launch 17 July 2019

German multi-category company MBG Group is returning to the vodka category after a nine-year absence, with the release of a "super-premium" expression.

Accolade Wines' Malb-Echo Falls - Product Launch 17 July 2019

Accolade Wines has added another extension to its Echo Falls wine and spirits brand in the UK, launching a Malbec produced in the US.

Beam Suntory enlists 'The Refreshionals' for US Jim Beam campaign - video 16 July 2019

Beam Suntory is set to push its Jim Beam Bourbon whiskey brand in its home market this Summer, with a nation-wide social media campaign.

AG Barr readies biggest marketing push for Funkin canned cocktails in UK 16 July 2019