Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com

In the spotlight: Coca-Cola Enterprises - July 18, 2008

I know what is top of mind for all of you - the current macroeconomic environment and its impact on our results," said Muhtar Kent, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, yesterday (17 July) as he reported the soft drinks group's second quarter results.
http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?ID=94480

UK: WSTA appoints outgoing Majestic chief as chairman - July 18, 2008

The WSTA has appointed Majestic Wine chief executive Tim How as its new chairman.
http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?ID=94479

INDIA: ABD introduces Wodka Gorbatschow to India - July 18, 2008

Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD) has introduced the German vodka brand Wodka Gorbatschow to the Indian market.
http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?ID=94478

GLOBAL: Edrington unveils frozen Famous Grouse - July 18, 2008

The Edrington Group has launched a new blended grain whisky line extension to The Famous Grouse brand.
http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?ID=94477

UK: Maxxium brings "Absolut Summer" to UK market - July 18, 2008

Maxxium UK is launching an Absolut Vodka summer gift pack for the UK market.
http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?ID=94476

UK: Fairhills brings Fairtrade Chilean wines to UK - July 18, 2008

Origin Wine is introducing a new range of Fairtrade Chilean wines to the UK market.
http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?ID=94475

GLOBAL: Pernod Ricard ordered to sell ahead of V&S purchase closure - July 18, 2008

Pernod Ricard has been set a selection of hoops to jump through ahead of the closure of its acquisition of Vin & Sprit.
http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?ID=94474

UK: Mulberry Fairjuice hits UK market - July 18, 2008

Fresh juice manufacturer, Fairjuice, is launching mulberry juice drink Mulberry Fair into the UK market.
http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?ID=94473

US: Coke earnings fall, but result ahead of expectations - July 17, 2008

The Coca-Cola Company has reported a fall in second quarter earnings, as the company took a hit on a non-cash impairment charge at bottler Coca-Cola Enterprises. Despite the fall, the result was still ahead of many analysts expectations.
http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?ID=94468

EU: Food, drink free to use EU "eco-label" - July 17, 2008

Food and drink products will be able to use a voluntary EU labelling scheme that shows consumers which are the most "eco-friendly", under plans announced by the European Commission.
http://www.just-drinks.com/article.aspx?ID=94466