PepsiCo to close Russian juice plant
PepsiCo has confirmed it is to shut one of its fruit juice plants in Russia.
just a Moment With ... Chris Mason from William Grant & Sons
In this week's quick-fire interview, we talk to Chris Mason, the MD of William Grant & Sons' operations in the UK, Australia, New Zealand & Canada.
The just-drinks Interview - Beam Suntory's EMEA president, Albert Baladi - Part I
Formed just under a year ago, Beam Suntory is a “global whisk(e)y powerhouse,” in the words of Albert Baladi, the unit's Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) head. But, how have things progressed since Suntory's $16bn takeover of Beam Inc last Janu...
Global RTD/RTS insights - market forecasts, product innovation and consumer trends research
This all-new report aims to deliver the most vital Ready-To-Drink (RTD) & Ready-To-Serve (RTS) category data, insights, forecasts and strategic drivers in an easy-to-use package.
Global non-Scotch whiskies insights - market forecasts, product innovation and consumer trends re...
This all-new report aims to deliver the most vital non-Scotch whiskies data, insights, forecasts and strategic drivers in an easy-to-use package.
Beverage Industry Insights
Australia: The Home of Soft Drink Innovation
Having recently returned from Australia, Ray Rowlands of Drinksinfo Ltd, takes a look at some of the recent soft drinks developments he enco...
Beckham, Diageo and the Allure of the VIP Pop-Up
On Sunday night, ex-footballer and modern-day whisky impresario David Beckham held a party in central London....
Analysis - Monster ready to storm global stage
A central tenet of the Coca-Cola Co's minority stake in Monster Beverage Corp is the idea that the partnership will boost Monster's internat...
just The Preview - Brown-Forman Q3 & YTD
On Wednesday, Brown-Forman will report its third-quarter and year-to-date results. Here, just-drinks takes a look at the company's performan...
Australia slowdown blots Monster's strong Q4
Monster Beverage Corp's CEO has blamed a weaker Australia for a Q4 sales slowdown in Asia but said Japan continues to grow....
What do A-B InBev results mean for SABMiller deal?
Analysts last week were grappling with the hoary old question of whether Anheuser-Busch InBev was lining up a bid for beer rival SABMiller....
Focus - Treasury Wine Estates' FY Performance by Region 27 Feb 15
Today, Treasury Wine Estates reported a sales and operating profits increase, hinting at a turnaround in fortunes for the group. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the Australian-headquartered company's performance by region:
Sustainability in Drinks - Much Work to do on Packaging in the US 26 Feb 15
When it comes to recycling, the US falls well behind many developed markets. Is it time for companies to pick up the baton in the country? Ben Cooper investigates.
Thought Leaders
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just-drinks takes you on a private tour of Casa Bacardi, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Set in 127 arces of land, Casa Bacardi (also known as the Cathedral of Rum) has bee...
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just-drinks and The IWSR have published a review of the global Cachaca category. Featuring actionable insights, category forecasts and country breakdowns, th...
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just-drinks has teamed up with The IWSR to create a global review of the Scotch category with meaningful data, actionable insights and individual country brea...
Drinks Industry News
Diageo, Beckham launch VIP pop-up for Haig Club
Diageo has turned a London landmark into a private club for its David Beckham-backed Haig Club Scotch whisky.
PepsiCo to close Russian juice plant
Jaroslaw Adamowski | 2 Mar 15 
PepsiCo has confirmed it is to shut one of its fruit juice plants in Russia.
Monster sees FY profits leap as margins improve
Andy Morton | 2 Mar 15 
Monster Beverage Corp has posted a big jump in full-year profits as cost-of-goods reductions and price increases set up bigger margins.
Recent News - (Updated: 3:27pm 3 Mar 2015)
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Beam Suntory strikes new Baltics tie-up
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Punch Taverns lines up new CEO
Beverage Industry Interviews
The just-drinks Interview - Beam Suntory's EMEA president, Albert Baladi - Part I 2 Mar 15
Formed just under a year ago, Beam Suntory is a “global whisk(e)y powerhouse,” in the words of Albert Baladi, the unit's Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) head. But, how have things progressed since Suntory's $16bn takeover of Beam Inc? What brands and regions are shining bright and where are the emerging opportunities? Here, just-drinks catches up with Baladi for his take on the present and the future for Beam Suntory.
just a Moment With ... Chris Mason from William Grant & Sons 2 Mar 15
In this week's quick-fire interview, we talk to Chris Mason, the MD of William Grant & Sons' operations in the UK, Australia, New Zealand & Canada.
just a Moment With... Ben Ellefsen from Master of Malt 26 Feb 15
Today, we're launching a new, quick-fire interview section that focuses on subscribers to just-drinks. First up, we welcome Ben Ellefsen, sales director at UK-based online spirits retailer Master of Malt.
just-drinks Blog
Pernod Ricard's Havanista remains poised to capitalise post-embargo
James Wilmore | 27 Feb 15
Spotted in Havana this week – a healthy stock of Pernod Ricard's Havanista rum.
Does Oscar glory beckon for 'Mr Heineken'?
Andy Morton | 23 Feb 15
Alcohol always has a big presence at the Oscars, albeit mostly in a supporting role.
Is pisco preparing to make some noise?
Andy Morton | 19 Feb 15
Business is booming at copper pot still makers Chalvignac - you can tell from the loud noise coming from its factory floor in the French town of Jarnac-Champagne.
Beverage Hot Issues
Round-Up - Anheuser-Busch InBev's 2014 Results
In late-February, Anheuser-Busch InBev released its figures for calendar-2014. Here's a full round-up of just-drinks' coverage of the numbers.
Round-Up - Carlsberg CEO leaves, FY profits fall
In mid-February, Carlsberg's CEO said he was leaving the company. At the same time, the brewer released disappointing full-year results as profits were hit by Ukraine and Russia problems. Here is a full round up of just-drinks' coverage.
Round-Up - Remy Cointreau's YTD Results
Remy Cointreau released its third-quarter and nine-month financial results in January. Here is a full round up of just-drinks' coverage of the numbers.
Round-Up - Constellation Brands Q3 & YTD Results
Constellation Brands released its third-quarter and nine-month financial results in early January. Here is a full round up of just-drinks' coverage of the numbers
Drinks Market Research
The IWSR Sub-Saharan Africa Report 2014
The IWSR Sub-Saharan Africa Report 2014
This ground-breaking report is must-have for anyone who is, or wants to be, working with the African alcohol market. The first and only of its kind to track the consumption of all major imported and international spirits and mixed drinks at brand level across 21 of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most important markets (excluding South Africa)... Read more
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