The just-drinks Interview

“A CBD launch in Europe? Nothing is off the cards” – just-drinks speaks to Ocean Spray Europe MD Caroline Bethell

Over the past two years, Ocean Spray has launched a raft of innovations in the US including CarryOn CBD and…

“There are some companies’ boards that don’t view cybersecurity as necessary” – just-drinks speaks to Darktrace director for cyber intelligence & analysis Justin Fier

In recent years, cyberattacks have become a common, but no less worrisome, aspect of business in the 21st Century. Since November,…

“Rum is at a critical tipping point” – just-drinks speaks to La Hechicera co-founder Miguel Riascos

Earlier this month, Pernod Ricard took majority control of Colombian rum brand La Hechicera. The acquisition brought the French wine…

“We have to be able to have honest dialogue” – just-drinks speaks to Moet Hennessy NA diversity & inclusion head Dr Atira Charles and Hennessy US senior VP Jasmin Allen

In December, Moët Hennessy announced the appointment of Jasmin Allen to senior VP of the company's flagship Cognac brand in the…

“Most people just want to talk about China at the moment!” – just-drinks speaks to Treasury Wine Estates CEO Tim Ford

The release today of six-month results provided the opportunity for just-drinks to catch up with Treasury Wine Estates' CEO, Tim…

“We’re not shying off” – just-drinks speaks to Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes

Following on from Diageo's half-year results this week, just-drinks caught up with CEO Ivan Menezes to learn more about the…

“Was Coca-Cola the right company to buy Zico? In hindsight, probably not” – just-drinks speaks to Zico founder Mark Rampolla

Mark Rampolla founded Zico Coconut Water in 2004, building the brand into a major force in soft drinks and introducing…

“The longer something goes on, the more permanent it becomes” – just-drinks speaks to William Grant senior category director Ian Baines about post-COVID trends

Earlier this week, William Grant & Sons launched its latest annual report on global alcohol trends. Today, just-drinks spoke to…

“There are things Monkey 47 can do and there are things Monkey 47 cannot do” – just-drinks speaks to Alexander Stein, founder of Monkey 47 gin

Earlier this week, just-drinks caught up with Alexander Stein, the founder of German gin brand Monkey 47. Since selling the…