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"The way to drive dark spirits is to make them accessible. And accessible means mixed" - Interview, Fever-Tree founders Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow 21 Mar 2017

Lucy Britner

When premium mixers firm Fever-Tree launched its IPO in late-2014, shares were priced at GBP1.34. Today, following the release of 2016's results, Fever-Tree's shares are trading at over GBP15. Late last month, just-drinks sat down with the company's founders, Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow, who still own 21.8% of the company, to explore the reasons behind Fever-Tree's success.

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"It's not that they don't want to drink what their parents drink, it's that they don't want to drink how their parents drink" - Interview, Will Higham, consumer futurist - Part II 2 Feb 2017

Olly Wehring

In the second part of our exclusive interview with consumer futurist Will Higham, we continue to look at the younger end of the consumer spectrum, discussing provenance, rebellion and what we should actually call the next generation.

The Coca-Cola Co's Q3 2017 results - Preview 23 Oct 17

Lucy Britner

Ahead of the release on Wednesday of The Coca-Cola Co's third-quarter 2017 results, here's a look at the events that shaped the three months to the end of September for the company.

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Coca-Cola North America president Sandy Douglas to retire  23 Oct 17

Lucy Britner

The Coca-Cola Co has announced the retirement of Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) president Sandy Douglas. 

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France poised to update soft drinks tax 20 Oct 17

Stuart Todd

French MPs have voted in favour of the introduction of a revised version of the soft drinks tax in the country.

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This week in soft drinks & bottled water, featuring takeover talks for Refresco, job cuts at Coca-Cola European Partners and the relaunch of Jolt Cola 20 Oct 17

Lucy Britner

Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global soft drinks & bottled water categories. Click the links to see our round-ups for beer & cider and spirits & wine.

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Gaea’s Dirty Martini Juice range - Product Launch 20 Oct 17

Olly Wehring

Greek olive oil producer Gaea has launched two spirits mixers in the US, designed to be used in the creation of a Dirty Martini cocktail.

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Jolt Cola relaunches in the US, signs Amazon deal  20 Oct 17

Lucy Britner

US energy drinks producer Jolt has announced a deal with Amazon, one month after its Jolt Cola relaunched in the US market. 

Small measures required as Philadelphia soda tax adds up 4 Jan 17

Andy Morton

Philadelphia’s soda tax came into force on Sunday, and is reportedly causing a stir in the city's check-out aisles.

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Coca-Cola's selfie bottle might be a step too far 18 Nov 16

Lucy Britner

Whenever we read anything about Millennial consumers, there is almost always mention of the personalisation trend as well as the importance of social media.