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Nestle scales back massive Mount Shasta bottling plant
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Nestle scales back massive Mount Shasta bottling plant plan
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Energy drinks up, CSDs down in convenience channel
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Cockspur Rum investment sees label facelift
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Absolut Vodka launches TV campaign in UK: Video
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US: Fortune takes legal action to stop Beam stake transfer
Sweden’s V&S Group, the maker of Absolut Vodka, has today (13 May) confirmed it has received an injunction to prevent the transfer of its 10% stake in Beam Global to the Swedish Government.
RUSSIA: OST expects strong interest in IPO
The OST-Group - one of Russia’s largest alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks firms - has announced plans to secure a portfolio investor during the initial public offering (IPO) of its business this year.
The just-drinks interview – Constellation Brands
Having blazed a trail in the world drinks market for some years, Constellation Brands suffered something of a reversal in its last fiscal year, recording a net loss of US$610. In this month’s two-part just-drinks interview, CEO Rob Sands tells Olly Wehring why the group is untroubled by last year’s result and, in spite of some worrying economic and market trends, remains upbeat about the future.
GLOBAL: Bacardi slips, Smirnoff holds firm in latestTop 100 brands league
Diageo's Smirnoff vodka brand has held the top spot in this year's Intangible Business 'Power 100' chart for the third year running.
JAPAN: Coca-Cola seeks further acquisitions
Drinks giant Coca-Cola Co., is seeking more acquisition opportunities in the fast-growing soft drinks market to expand its revenue sources, according to reports.
UK: Danone likely to scrap V energy drink
Danone is said to be axing its V energy drink as result of the product's flagging performance, Marketing Week reported.
SINGAPORE: Asia Pacific Breweries delivers robust H1
Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd (APB) has closed its first half of the financial year strongly, despite what its CEO described as “severe competition” and “significant increase in raw material prices".
RUSSIA: Russian Standards launches in Greece
Russian Standard Vodka has launched into the Greek market through a partnership with WS Karoulias, a Greek spirits distributor.
TONGA: Royal Beer Company on the market
The Royal Beer Company of the Kingdom of Tonga is currently up for sale. The business was established over 20 years ago and has the only brewing licence in the Kingdom.
AUS: Wine Australia launches virtual tasting website
Wine Australia has launched a website to challenge consumers to “show off their knowledge” of wine.
CANADA: Guru Energy adds two flavours to its line
Guru, the energy drinks maker, has added two flavours to its line, in new 335ml cans.
UK: Chivas launches new Regal 18yr old bottle
Chivas Brothers has launched a new 175ml bottle for its Chivas Regal 18 Year Old brand, the company announced today (13 May).
UK: Chivas appoints new agency for Regal brand
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and gin business of Pernod Ricard, has today (13 May) announced the appointment of Euro RSCG to handle the global advertising for its Scotch whisky brand.
US: Rising costs hit Glacier first quarter
Rising fuel costs helped push the first quarter at Glacier Water Services into the red, despite a modest rise in sales volumes and value.
UK: Balvenie launches 2008 vintage cask
The Balvenie Distillery has launched this years Vintage Cask, to be distributed in the UK by First Drinks Brands.
UK: Grant’s launches “gardening” marketing campaign
Grant’s Scotch whisky is launching a new marketing campaign as part of a major investment programme for the brand.
CANADA: Brick Brewing appoints president and CEO
Brick Brewing Co., has announced that it has appointed George Croft to the position of president and CEO with immediate effect.
just-drinks LIWF & Distil 2008 - Diary - 13 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine & Spirits Fair, news from Thierry's, Plaimont, ZGM and the Wine Association of Slovenija.
UK: Diageo denies plans to move HQ to Ireland
Diageo has denied reports that it has been in discussion with the Irish government about moving the drinks giant’s headquarters from London to Ireland.
BRAZIL: Schincariol acquires local brewer - report
The Brazilian brewer Schincariol has acquired the country’s artisan brewer Eisenbahn, local press reported this weekend.
Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
US: Fortune takes legal action to stop Beam stake transfer
Sweden’s V&S Group, the maker of Absolut Vodka, has today (13 May) confirmed it has received an injunction to prevent the transfer of its 10% stake in Beam Global to the Swedish Government.
RUSSIA: OST expects strong interest in IPO
The OST-Group - one of Russia’s largest alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks firms - has announced plans to secure a portfolio investor during the initial public offering (IPO) of its business this year.
The just-drinks interview – Constellation Brands
Having blazed a trail in the world drinks market for some years, Constellation Brands suffered something of a reversal in its last fiscal year, recording a net loss of US$610. In this month’s two-part just-drinks interview, CEO Rob Sands tells Olly Wehring why the group is untroubled by last year’s result and, in spite of some worrying economic and market trends, remains upbeat about the future.
GLOBAL: Bacardi slips, Smirnoff holds firm in latestTop 100 brands league
Diageo's Smirnoff vodka brand has held the top spot in this year's Intangible Business 'Power 100' chart for the third year running.
JAPAN: Coca-Cola seeks further acquisitions
Drinks giant Coca-Cola Co., is seeking more acquisition opportunities in the fast-growing soft drinks market to expand its revenue sources, according to reports.
UK: Danone likely to scrap V energy drink
Danone is said to be axing its V energy drink as result of the product's flagging performance, Marketing Week reported.
SINGAPORE: Asia Pacific Breweries delivers robust H1
Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd (APB) has closed its first half of the financial year strongly, despite what its CEO described as “severe competition” and “significant increase in raw material prices".
RUSSIA: Russian Standards launches in Greece
Russian Standard Vodka has launched into the Greek market through a partnership with WS Karoulias, a Greek spirits distributor.
TONGA: Royal Beer Company on the market
The Royal Beer Company of the Kingdom of Tonga is currently up for sale. The business was established over 20 years ago and has the only brewing licence in the Kingdom.
AUS: Wine Australia launches virtual tasting website
Wine Australia has launched a website to challenge consumers to “show off their knowledge” of wine.
CANADA: Guru Energy adds two flavours to its line
Guru, the energy drinks maker, has added two flavours to its line, in new 335ml cans.
UK: Chivas launches new Regal 18yr old bottle
Chivas Brothers has launched a new 175ml bottle for its Chivas Regal 18 Year Old brand, the company announced today (13 May).
UK: Chivas appoints new agency for Regal brand
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and gin business of Pernod Ricard, has today (13 May) announced the appointment of Euro RSCG to handle the global advertising for its Scotch whisky brand.
US: Rising costs hit Glacier first quarter
Rising fuel costs helped push the first quarter at Glacier Water Services into the red, despite a modest rise in sales volumes and value.
UK: Balvenie launches 2008 vintage cask
The Balvenie Distillery has launched this years Vintage Cask, to be distributed in the UK by First Drinks Brands.
UK: Grant’s launches “gardening” marketing campaign
Grant’s Scotch whisky is launching a new marketing campaign as part of a major investment programme for the brand.
CANADA: Brick Brewing appoints president and CEO
Brick Brewing Co., has announced that it has appointed George Croft to the position of president and CEO with immediate effect.
just-drinks LIWF & Distil 2008 - Diary - 13 May
Coming up at this year's London International Wine & Spirits Fair, news from Thierry's, Plaimont, ZGM and the Wine Association of Slovenija.
UK: Diageo denies plans to move HQ to Ireland
Diageo has denied reports that it has been in discussion with the Irish government about moving the drinks giant’s headquarters from London to Ireland.
BRAZIL: Schincariol acquires local brewer - report
The Brazilian brewer Schincariol has acquired the country’s artisan brewer Eisenbahn, local press reported this weekend.
Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
SEGA join the Greystripe party
"Besides being the biggest name in gaming, Sega has incredible IP and truly understands the move to mobile with their classic game titles" Looks like this ad-funded thing is catching on Today Greystripe announced another tier-one game publisher deal to distribute free mobile games from world-renowned game publisher, Sega. via Mobile Game Faqs News
Premier recovers commodity costs through price rises
"We are offsetting the impact of this [overall cost inflation] through planned pricing and cost reduction action" Premier Foods, the maker of Hovis bread, reports 'good progress' in recovering commodity inflation as price increases passed onto retailers offset high ingredient costs. via Food And Drink Europe
UK: Chivas appoints new agency for Regal brand
Chivas_Brothers , the Scotch_whisky and gin business of Pernod Ricard , has today announced the appointment of Euro RSCG to handle the global advertising for its Scotch whisky brand. via Just-Drinks.com
Business Briefing - May 13, 2008
STUDY FINDS WIND ENERGY COULD RIVAL NUCLEAR WASHINGTON | Two decades from now Americans could get as much electricity from windmills as from nuclear power plants, according to a government report that lays ... via The Morning Call
Business Blunders of the Bathrobe Brigade
Wouldn't it be great to work from home? You could come and go as you pleased; you'd always be available for your family; you could work in your bathrobe. via Hispanic Business
Court upholds former Coke secretary's sentence, conviction
Court upholds former Coke secretary's sentence ATLANTA - A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and eight-year prison sentence of a former Coca-Cola secretary found guilty of conspiring to steal ... via WDUN-AM Gainesville
Coffee and chimps: Recipe for apocalypse
Jane Goodall is teaming up with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters to help preserve the habitats of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe National Park. via Adfreak
San Miguel Brewery Unit Gains 6 Percent on Debut
"I think those who subscribed and continue to buy are institutionals, a sophisticated sort of investors who better understand the fundamentals of the company" San Miguel Brewery , the crown jewel of Southeast Asia's biggest food and drinks conglomerate, rose over 6 percent on its debut on Monday after its parent shrank its IPO price range and halved the number of ... via BNET
What would you do with $44 Billion?
Forty four billion dollars! It's a huge sum of money. It's a lot of money to pay to create Pepsi . via David Crow
Right-to-work draws concerns among Miller Brewing workers
"When voters pass right to work in November, it will guarantee that all workers in Colorado have the freedom to choose for themselves whether or not to join a union" A ballot initiative that would ask voters to transform Colorado into a right-to-work state has created concern for the leader of the union that represents the majority of hourly production workers at Miller ... via The Birmingham News
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Nestle UK recalls one batch of Build-up original
Nestle UK has announced that is recalling one batch of its milk-based powder Build-up original 400g due to possible presence of small pieces of thin plastic within these packs.
Northern Foods plans to mothball Fenland site
Northern Foods has announced that, following negotiations with Marks & Spencer and by mutual agreement, the company has resigned supply of most of the Marks & Spencer product lines produced at Fenland Foods ready meals facility. The group said that it plans to mothball the Fenland site.
FMCG firms announce fresh round of price hikes in India
The fast moving consumer goods industry has embarked on another round of price hikes in India, reported The Financial Express.
Greggs sales growth slows down in March and April
Greggs, a bakery retailer, has reported that like-for-like sales have increased by 4.7% in the 19 weeks to May 10, 2008, against 6.2% in the first 10 weeks. The company said that like-for-like sales progress slowed during March and April.
Marks and Spencer to sell other brands
Marks and Spencer will begin to sell food products other than its own-label brands. As a result, brands such as Heinz tomato ketchup, Nestle coffee and Kellogs cornflakes are likely to find place in the retailers' stores.
Fresh & Easy expands own-brand range
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, which is operated by Tesco, has expanded its fresh&easy own-brand foods with 250 additional products.
Waitrose recalls organic eggs
Supermarket chain Waitrose has recalled organic Columbian blacktail eggs supplied from one flock of chickens who have consumed lead shot.
Mexican Restaurants Q1 revenue marginally down
Mexican Restaurants has reported revenues of $20.4 million for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008, a decrease of 0.4% compared with $20.5 million for the same quarter in fiscal 2007.
Fairbank Farms recalls selected ground beef products
Fairbank Farms has issued a voluntary recall of selected ground beef products produced at its Ashville, New York, facility and sold through Price Chopper, Shaw's, BJ's, and Wilson Farms retail outlets and C&S Wholesale distributor.
Tyson's CFO moves to Walgreens
Tyson Foods has announced that Wade Miquelon, CFO of the company, is leaving the firm to accept a similar position with Walgreens, a retail pharmacy chain.
D'Artagnan unveils new line of hot dogs
D'Artagnan has launched a new line of hot dogs. This line is available in four varieties: beef, duck, buffalo and pork.
Pizza Hut introduces new Ultimate Grill Pizza
Pizza Hut, a fast food restaurant chain, has introduced the new Ultimate Grill Pizza. The new item is available in three varieties: Ultimate Meat Grill, Ultimate Combo Grill and Ultimate Veggie Grill.
Ark Restaurants Q2 revenue marginally up
Ark Restaurants has reported total revenue of $26.4 million for the second quarter ended March 29, 2008, compared to $25.4 million in the same period of 2007.
China Organic Agriculture signs sales contract with Beijing Jingu Hengfa
China Organic Agriculture has entered into a three month sales agreement with rice distributor Beijing Jingu Hengfa Trading Company, with a value equivalent to $4.3 million.
Imperial Sugar posts loss in Q2
The Imperial Sugar Company has reported a net loss of $15.5 million for the second quarter ended March 31, 2008, compared to net income of $8.7 million in the same period of 2007.
NBTY's April sales up
NBTY, a manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, has reported that preliminary unaudited net sales stood at $189 million for April 2008, an increase of 16% compared to $163 million in the same period of 2007.
Wimm-Bill-Dann appoints new CFO
Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods has appointed Dmitry Ivanov as its new chief financial officer. Mr Ivanov has 17 years of experience in leading Russian and international companies.
American Lorain signs two contracts with Harbin Gaotai Food
American Lorain, a packaged foods company, has signed two contracts worth $2.3 million, with Harbin Gaotai Food to expand its European market presence.
Cheesecake opens new restaurant in California
The Cheesecake Factory, a restaurant chain, has opened a new restaurant at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville in Roseville, California, a suburb of Sacramento.
Jack in the Box introduces new coffee shake
Jack in the Box, an operator and franchisor of restaurants, has introduced Jack's new Kona Coffee Shake.
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