How Diageo’s recent M&A highlights the innovation changing whisky
Balcones Distilling in Texas and UK-based The Oxford Artisan Distillery are indicators of where whisky is going.
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Beaujolais needs a brand. Could a label like Penfolds be the answer?
Penfolds is investing heavily in Bordeaux. Might a heavyweight brand be a way of driving international interest in Beaujolais, another…
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Brands’ efforts on plastic packaging prove a load of rubbish
The global plastics commitment has provided unprecedented access to brands’ use of packaging but will yesterday’s dismal update see it…
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Product launch picks, October 2022 – What Just Drinks thinks
A cola-infused whisky mix, a non-alcoholic spritz alternative, and some innovative canned cocktail flavours are just a few of Just…
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Beverage M&A round-up, October 2022 – What Just Drinks thinks
Deals in Bourbon and Tequila, as well as a retail mega-merger in the US, caught Just Drinks’ eye in October.
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Why suppliers need not fear the Kroger-Albertsons deal
Combining Kroger and Albertsons into a single mega-retailer will have little effect on CPG brands, writes our US columnist.
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Why trio of deals could mark significant shift for Pernod Ricard in North America
Pernod has described its bid to outpace its rivals in North America as “turning a big ship” but its recent…
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Forget recent M&A: Brown-Forman’s shrewdest investment may prove to be in single malt
Brown-Forman’s acquisitions in gin and rum have overshadowed a significant investment in single malt.
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