“Everybody wants the new toy” – Iconic Brands CEO Larry Romer on the rise of ready-to-freeze
US drinks industry veteran Larry Romer talks about the opportunities in frozen alcohol and why...
Interviews
“You’re less worried about who you’re fighting and thinking instead ‘how am I relevant?’” – Just Drinks speaks to Heineken’s global director for international premium beer, Marcelo Moller
Last week, Heineken launched Edelweiss, a 4.9% wheat beer, to nine global markets that includes...
“A bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label was laid down 12 years ago. We’ve got some natural hedges” – Just Drinks speaks to Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes
Next week, Diageo will open the doors to the new Johnnie Walker visitor 'experience' in...
“To encourage a circular economy, it’s important that all parties play their role” – Just Drinks speaks to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners CFO Nik Jhangiani
Earlier today, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) reported a near-12% sales lift from the first six...
“Acquisitions? We want to be part of that” – Just Drinks speaks to Anora Group CEO Pekka Tennilä
This morning, Finland's Altia and Norway-based Arcus completed their long-awaited merger to create Anora Group,...
“We’d be silly not to look into NFTs” – Just Drinks speaks to Pepsi VP of marketing, Todd Kaplan
Next month sees the start of the new NFL season and, for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, stadiums will be full again as fans flow back in. Beverage brand owners with NFL...
“There’s no such thing as a tired brand, just a tired brand manager” – Just Drinks speak to Phillips Distilling Co CEO Andy England
Andy England took over as CEO of Phillips Distilling Co in August last year, right in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic in the US. The former CMO of MillerCoors has emerged from the disruption...
“Consumers need to have choice” – Just Drinks speaks to Campari Group CEO Bob Kunze-Concewitz on new e-commerce JV with Moet Hennessy
Earlier this week, Campari Group announced the formation of a joint venture with Moet Hennessy to create a high-end wines & spirits European e-commerce platform under Campari’s existing Tannico store. Just Drinks caught up with...
“Consumers have taken ownership of their consumption” – Just Drinks speaks to Accenture’s consumer goods & services lead, Oliver Wright
The Consumer Goods Forum is in session this week. To consider the FMCG trends among consumers emerging from lockdowns, Just Drinks met yesterday with the lead for consumer goods & services at consultancy group Accenture,...
“White Claw hasn’t tried to hold a mirror up to the consumer” – Just Drinks speaks to Mark Anthony Brands International CEO Davin Nugent
In the US, White Claw has been a phenomenon in hard seltzer. Brand owner Mark Anthony now has international designs. Earlier this month, Just Drinks spoke to Davin Nugent, the head of Mark Anthony's international...
What has Molson Coors Beverage Co’s cannabis partner learned from six months of sales? – Just Drinks speaks to Truss marketing head Lori Hatcher
So far, cannabis beverages in Canada have failed to match the pre-legalisation hype. But, faith remains that they can still find their place in the nascent industry. Just Drinks deputy editor Andy Morton talks to...
