Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:
10: just the Facts – Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Groupo Modelo acquisition
Earlier this week, Anheuser-Busch InBev announced it had completed its US$20.1bn acquisition of Corona brewer Groupo Modelo. Here we take a look at some of the facts and figures as a result of the deal.
9: In the Spotlight – Brown-Forman’s Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey
It was Brown-Forman’s “stellar year”, according to company CFO Don Berg.
8: Comment – Soft Drinks – European market bruised by recession, but upbeat
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
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By GlobalDataRay Rowlands of Drinksinfo looks at the European soft drinks landscape as the region continues to suffer the aftershock of global recession.
7: just The Preview – Brown-Forman FY & Q4
Brown-Forman reported its full-year and fourth-quarter results on Wednesday (5 June). Here, just-drinks takes a look at the highs and lows for the company in the year to the end of April and its performance in recent quarters.
6: just On Call – Constellation Brands to be US’ third biggest beer seller
Constellation Brands will become the third biggest brewer and beer seller operating in the US market with its control of Modelo brands, its CEO has said.
5: just On Call – Brown-Forman to put weight behind China
Brown-Forman is looking to shake up its China unit and boost its presence in the country despite a slowdown that has hurt rivals’ sales.
4: Focus – Brown-Forman’s FY Performance by Region, Brand
Brown-Forman posted a rise in profits for its fiscal full year today (5 June), with sales in the nine-month period also growing. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the company’s performance in the period by region and brand.
3: Comment – Wine Needs Mavericks to Help it be Top Gun
How can the wine industry shake-off its navel-gazing, elitist image? Embrace the unusual and the revolutionary, argues Chris Losh
2: Analysis – Beam Inc offers Pernod Ricard “strategic appeal”
Beam Inc will become an easier acquisition target from September this year, with Pernod Ricard the likely front-runner as a buyer, according to an analyst.
1: Analysis – Coca-Cola Co, PepsiCo promotions race shakes China market
The Coca-Cola Co’s attempts to keep pace with PepsiCo’s promotions are causing “headwinds” in China’s competitive soft drinks market, an analyst has warned.
