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Later this week, Heineken releases a trading update, covering the first quarter of its 2018. Here's a look at the events that shaped the three months to the end of March for the brewer.

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When it comes to sustainability, water is always near the top of the list for drinks companies. This month, sustainability commentator Ben Cooper considers recent efforts in this area by several sizeable drinks groups.

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In February, Molson Coors released its full-year results for the 12 months of 2017, its first full year since taking control of the MillerCoors joint-venture in the US. The top-line came in flat on the corresponding period a year earlier, with the final quarter pulling up the rest of 2017. Here, just-drinks considers the brewer's performance over the last five years.

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Earlier this month, Wells Fargo conducted a survey of beer distributors in the US that collectively service around 100,000 retail outlets to gauge current industry trends. Here are the company's findings.

As the man in charge of Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and SABMiller's other European brands sold off after its takeover, Hector Gorosabel had a front-row seat for the dismantlement of one of the world's major brewers. Then, Asahi came calling and offered him the chance to lead his former charges in a fresh direction for the Japanese giant. In a two-part interview with just-drinks, Gorosabel discusses how he came to accept his new role, and reveals the behind-the-scenes emotions as SABMiller went out of existence.

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In November, just-drinks grabbed some time with the CEO of the drinks industry-funded International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, Henry Ashworth. The first part of our resultant interview, which can be found here, saw Ashworth explain what the organisation does and how it defines success. Here, in part two, we discuss IARD's relationship with the World Health Organisation and tackle the thorny issue of pricing as a tool in responsible drinking's arsenal.

Heineken has been hit by a carbon dioxide shortage in the UK that could affect beer supplies to the country's on-premise channel.

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Heineken has bought a minority stake in London brewery Beavertown.

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Heineken is to invest GBP44m (US$58m) in its UK pub estate this year as it looks to spur growth in a declining on-premise.

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Heineken has unveiled a new US marketing campaign entitled "Cheers to the Unexpected", celebrating spontaneity in a series of television commercials, digital spots and outdoor branding.

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Old Mout Cider has launched its biggest UK campaign to date – a GBP3.5m (US$4.7m) initiative entitled "Save the Kiwi".

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Heineken has appointed a new CEO for its US unit.

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Heineken has secured a return to headline status for its namesake beer brand with Europe's leading club rugby union tournament.

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Heineken's US unit has added Italian beer brand Birra Moretti to its countertop draught system.

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Heineken's US unit will reintroduce the group's Strongbow Original Dry cider to the country, following what the company has called demand from consumers via social media.

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Heineken has acquired a minority share in a Belize brewery.

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Heineken's US unit has lined up 20-packs of smaller bottle sizes for its Tecate Light beer as it looks to capitalise on summer drinking occasions.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev's Corona Mexican beer has overtaken Skol to retake its crown as Latin America's most valuable brand.

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Heineken has named Dolf van den Brink as its new leader for Asia Pacific.

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Heineken CEO Jean-Francois van Boxmeer took a EUR620,000 (US$750,000) pay cut last year after hitting fewer performance targets.

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Heineken has launched another cider in Ireland as it continues to attack the dominance of C&C Group's Bulmers brand.

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Heineken is launching its namesake lager in 44cl cans for the first time in the UK as it ramps up marketing around the Champions League Final.

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Cold weather in Europe failed to dampen demand for Heineken as first quarter volumes for the brewer increased.

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Heineken is continuing to appeal to Hispanics in the US with a new campaign for Tecate beer that includes bi-lingual point-of-sale and activations around Mexico's appearance at this Summer's FIFA World Cup.

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Heineken has overhauled the packaging for its Maltsmith’s brand, the craft-style range it launched in the UK just over 12 months ago.

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Heineken has used its pub estate as part of a research project in the UK, in an effort to identify category growth drivers and boost trade in the market.

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Heineken has launched a zero alcohol cider under its New Zealand brand Old Mout.

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Heineken has launched a Strongbow variant in the US to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Heineken is known for its flashy adverts. Now the brewer has given the star treatment to a new recruitment drive with a glamorous and highly-persuasive ad that, quite frankly, had the staff here at just-drinks dusting off their resumes.

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Here in the UK, we're coming to the end of a fine summer of cricket, with England having played against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in a number of matches around the country.