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Archive for July, 2016

“If you’re producing in Europe and selling into the UK, Brexit will hit you with a double-whammy” – Interview, Francoise Sonneville, Rabobank senior beverages analyst

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Earlier today, Rabobank published a note looking at the likely effects on the drinks industry of the UK's decision to leave the European Union. Francoise Sonneville, senior analyst for beverages at Rabobank and the note's author, spoke to just-drinks y... Read more

The potential impact of Brexit by drinks category – Focus

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In a note released today, analysts at Rabobank have outlined the possible repercussions on each of the major drinks categories of the UK's decision to leave the EU. Here, just-drinks summarises the financial services company's findings: Read more

How to Brexit-proof your beverage company – Focus

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Earlier today, Rabobank released a report on what it predicts will be the effects on global beverage companies of the UK's exit from the European Union. Here, just-drinks looks at what the financial group believes are the alternatives facing companies looking to mitigate the effects of last month's referendum. Read more

Brexit solutions are available for drinks industry – Rabobank

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Last month's vote by the UK to leave the European Union has given the drinks industry a "rude awakening", according to Rabobank, with short-term volatility benefiting some and hindering others, while longer term effects on trade barriers are set to wei... Read more

How Limestone Branch Brought Yellowstone Bourbon Back Home

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In late 2014, Missouri-based Luxco made headlines when it acquired a 50% stake in a relatively unknown Kentucky distillery called Limestone Branch. It turned out Limestone was founded by Beam family descendants. And their mutual interest is in creating... Read more

The move away from alcohol and the soft drinks opportunity – Consumer Trends

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There has always been demand for non-alcoholic drinks for adults, but the adult soft drinks segment - and its consumers - are changing. Ben Cooper reports. Read more

Upscale New Zealand Players Cloudy Bay And Loveblock Look Beyond Sauvignon Blanc

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Two of New Zealand wine’s most prominent luxury players—Cloudy Bay and Loveblock—see openings to diversify the kiwi category by moving beyond the core Sauvignon Blanc varietal and secondary offering Pinot Noir—but they aren’t necessarily agreed on what comes next. Created … Continue reading

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News Briefs for July 7, 2016

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•Pernod Ricard has opened the latest distillery in its Our/Vodka program with its launch of Our/Los Angeles. Established in collaboration with creative agency founders Steven Ocheltree and Tyler Simmons, the Our/Los Angeles micro-distillery is based in downtown L.A.’s Arts District … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 7, 2016

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•Illinois-based FEW Spirits is introducing Brainville Rye Whiskey this October in collaboration with rock band The Flaming Lips. Brainville Rye is made from a combination of rye, corn and malted barley grown within 150 miles of the FEW distillery, and … Continue reading

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Russian excise stamp shortage threatens alcohol imports

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The Russian Government is considering how to prevent a potential halt to deliveries of foreign alcohol into the country caused by a delay in providing sufficient quantities of new-style excise stamps to importers. Read more