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"Our latest campaign was fuelled by simply looking at Google" - just-drinks speaks to Beam Suntory's global chief marketing officer, Rebecca Messina 13 Jun 2018

Andy Morton

Rebecca Messina joined Beam Suntory two-and-a-half years ago to lead global marketing after spending the previous two decades with The Coca-Cola Co. This week, Messina took time out from Beam Suntory's annual global conference in Barcelona to sit down with just-drinks and talk about what lessons she has brought from Coca-Cola to her current role, the challenges of marketing around stock shortages and why there would be no winners from a Trump trade war.

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"All of us feel a great deal of responsibility" - just-drinks meets Hector Gorosabel, Asahi Europe CEO - Part II 10 May 2018

Andy Morton

After leading the sell-off of SABMiller's European beer brands to Asahi, Hector Gorosabel was then hired by the Japanese group to take them to a new audience, as CEO of its European office. In the second of just-drinks' two-part interview (click here for part I), Gorosabel discusses how the old SAB playbook is still in use, the challenges of brewing Asahi Super Dry in Europe, and why the health & wellness trend shouldn't frighten the beer industry.

Anheuser-Busch InBev reveals extent of Africa price ladder overhaul in wake of SABMiller buy 9 Aug 18

Andy Morton

Anheuser-Busch InBev's Africa head has outlined how the company's SABMiller takeover has allowed the group to reach more consumers by greatly expanding its price ladder on the continent.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev to build Mozambique brewery 8 Aug 18

Andy Morton

Anheuser-Busch InBev has confirmed reports that it is to build a new brewery in Mozambique.

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Distell Group selects Camus unit for Scotch distribution in China 9 Jul 18

Richard Woodard

South Africa’s Distell Group has announced a distribution tie-up with Camus subsidiary Yuanliu Int’l Trade Co to handle three of its Scotch whisky brands in China.

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Former United Spirits president launches premium IMFL JV 22 Jun 18

Kevin Jacobs

A new joint venture between United Spirits executive Vijay Rekhi and Globus Spirits has announced details of a three-strong range of higher-end Indian Made Foreign Liquor expressions in the country.

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China wine delays "no longer an issue" - Pernod Ricard 15 Jun 18

Andy Morton

Pernod Ricard has played down reports claiming that its wines have been delayed at Chinese ports as part of wider pressure on Australian imports.

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The Coca-Cola Co ramps up China footprint with new factory 15 Jun 18

Andy Morton

The Coca-Cola Co has opened a new production plant in southern China.

Tax Free World Association - Day two: Diageo defends Haig Club as Pernod Ricard backs Jameson 21 Oct 15

Andy Morton

just-drinks is in Cannes this week the Tax Free World Association show. Here's the second part of Andy Morton's blog, which will keep you up-to-date at one of the most important dates in the Travel Retail calendar.

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Polish vodkas prove their worth in Ukraine 26 Jan 15

Andy Morton

One, perhaps minor, consequence of the conflict in Ukraine appears to be a fall in sales of Russian vodka in the country.