The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:
US: Dr Pepper Snapple gains US$715m from Coca-Cola Co
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has secured a US$715m payment from The Coca-Cola Co as the two firms have agreed a distribution deal in the US and Canada.
US: Foster’s Wine Estates realigns sales teams
The US-based wine unit of Foster’s Group has confirmed details behind its new leadership team for distributor management and off-trade accounts.
US: Wines of France to launch US push
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By GlobalDataWines of France is preparing to launch a campaign to promote French wines in the US market.
UK: Diageo breaks ground on Scotch whisky bottling plant
Building work has begun on the GBP86m (US$124m) extension to Diageo’s Scotch whisky bottling plant in Fife, which is set to create 400 jobs.
US: Rémy Cointreau announces marketing changes in US
Rémy Cointreau has confirmed a brace of marketing appointments at its US subsidiary.
INDIA: PepsiCo lines up India facility closure? – report
PepsiCo is considering the closure of its factory in the Palakkad district of the state of Kerala, according to local sources.
GLOBAL: Alcohol giants create responsible drinking website
Some of the world’s leading alcoholic drinks firms have joined forces to set up a website that highlights their efforts to reduce harmful drinking.
Focus – Brown-Forman targets Brazil in export drive
Jack Daniel whiskey distiller Brown-Forman is investing heavily in Brazil as part of its strategy to expand drinks sales in emerging markets.
In the Spotlight – Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Michelle Russell examines market reaction to this week’s Dr Pepper Snapple deal with The Coca-Cola Co.
Focus – Carlsberg making waves in Asia
Carlsberg is backing its bark with bite in Asia after seeing off rivals to take a greater stake in China’s Chongqing Brewery.
