Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:
10. Focus – Anheuser-Busch InBev’s H1 Performance by Region, Brands
Earlier today, Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a jump in first-half operating profits, but global volumes were down. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the group’s performance by region and brands:
9. just On Call – Anheuser-Busch InBev predicts 1.2m-hectolitre World Cup boost
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s CEO has said next summer’s World Cup could add 1.2m hectolitres to the company’s beer volumes in Brazil.
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By GlobalDataIt has been shown in most studies that moderate drinkers – especially those who generally consume wine – tend to have other ‘moderate’ lifestyle factors. For example, they tend to be better educated, of higher socio-economic status, and generally are more active and eat a healthier diet than non-drinkers.
7. just On Call – Flavoured water is “healthy” – Danone CFO
Groupe Danone’s CFO has defended its flavoured water brands from accusations they contain too much sugar, saying they sit “at the heart” of the company’s health strategy.
6. Focus – Diageo’s FY Performance by Region, Brands
Earlier today (31 July), Diageo posted rising sales and profits for the 12 months to the end of June. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the company’s performance in the period by region and by brand.
5. Analysis – Brazil bounces back for Anheuser-Busch InBev
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s second-quarter results show that Brazil’s beer market has come back on track sooner than expected, analysts have said.
4. just Five Years Ago: Bacardi takes a stake in Patron Spirits
Five years ago this week, it emerged that Bacardi had agreed to acquire a minority stake in premium Tequila producer Patron Spirits.
3. just On Call – Emerging market bumps fail to quell Diageo optimism
The slowdown in Brazil and ongoing challenges in Asia Pacific made their presence felt in Diageo’s full-year results, although the company has maintained its medium-term guidance.
2. Research in Focus – Ready for More Growth: RTDs Continue to Defy Doom-Mongers
The ready-to-drink (RTD) category continues to offer growth potential for spirits producers while giving their brands access to consumption occasions they were traditionally excluded from and the opportunity to attract new consumers through product innovation.
1. Comment – Beer – The Never-Ending Rise of US Craft Beer
Recent figures releases in the US suggest that the growth of craft beer in the country continues unabated. Larry Nelson takes a look at the numbers.
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