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US: Coca-Cola Co eyes facility expansions
The Coca-Cola Co has said that it is evaluating a number of its US sites for possible expansion.
IRELAND: Diageo puts Guinness brewery plan on hold
Diageo is to review plans to build a EUR650m Guinness brewery in Ireland, due to the global economic downturn.
Research in Focus - Is this finally the time for Brazil’s Cachaça?
Cachaça, the Brazilian national spirit, has been discussed as ‘the next big thing’ in the international spirits arena on many occasions over the years but has so far failed to take off. However, a new IWSR/just-drinks report suggests there are reasons for renewed optimism for cachaça producers.
just-drinks' State of the UK Nation 2011 - Part I
Presented earlier this month at the London International Wine Fair, here, for just-drinks members, is a bonus briefing for May, just-drinks' State of the UK Nation 2011 survey. Here's part one of four.
just the Research
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MEXICO: Embotelladoras Arca, Grupo Continental merger gets green light
Embotelladoras Arca has had its merger with its Mexican rival, Grupo Continental (Contal), approved.
US: Sluggish demand hits MillerCoors in Q1
Molson Coors and SABMiller's brewing venture, MillerCoors, has continued to suffer from sluggish consumer demand for beer in the US in the first quarter of 2010.
CANADA: Brazil tax gain lifts Molson Coors' Q1 profits
Proceeds from a tax settlement in Brazil lifted Molson Coors Brewing Co's first quarter profits and helped the brewer to offset ongoing sluggish demand for beer in its core western markets.
UK: AG Barr toasts strong Q1 sales
AG Barr has hailed a strong start to the year despite increased levels of competition and an uncertain consumer environment.
FRANCE: Pernod Ricard completes Nordic drinks sale
Pernod Ricard has taken another baby step towards its EUR1bn assets disposals target after completing the sale of several Nordic drinks brands to Finland's Altia.
AUSTRALIA: Australian Vintage confirms CEO change
Australian Vintage has confirmed that Neil McGuigan has become the wine group's interim CEO.
AUSTRALIA: Gov't rejects wine tax rise
Australia's Government has rejected calls for tax rises on wine in order to curb excess drinking.
US: The Coca-Cola Co makes sustainability chief appointment
The Coca-Cola Co has appointed Beatriz Perez to the newly-created role of chief sustainability officer.
NETHERLANDS: Heineken completes FEMSA Cerveza purchase
Heineken has closed its purchase of FEMSA Cerveza from Fomento Económico Mexicano.
INDIA: Radico Khaitan FY profits rocket
Indian spirits group Radico Khaitan has reported a leap in sales and profits for its fiscal full-year.
UK: Anheuser-Busch InBev delays brewery closure
Anheuser-Busch InBev has delayed the closure of its Stag brewery in the UK until at least 2014, citing strong consumer demand for Budweiser in the country.
TURKEY: Coca-Cola Icecek swings to Q1 profits
Coca-Cola Icecek (CCI) has returned to profits in the first quarter of the year, boosted by carbonated drinks.