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MarketWatch: Drinks - November 2007 - Drinks makers are developing a variety of novel packagings, including new technology which can cool the contents. This month's Drinks MarketWatch records a super-cold soft drink and cooling beer keg, underlining the technology's versatility.
Product Code: bfcm0216
Publication Date: 06-Nov-2007
Overview
Introduction
The Drinks MarketWatch contains the latest news, analysis and opinion, covering all the month's major issues including mergers and acquisitions, marketing and regulatory issues. It covers the period from September 15 - October 14 2007.
Scope
· Geographic coverage: global
· Category coverage: drinks
Report Highlights
Datamonitor's Drinks MarketWatch provides monthly insight into the key events in the drinks industry
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DATAMONITOR VIEW |
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CATALYST |
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SUMMARY |
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INDUSTRY UPDATE |
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News in Brief |
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NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW |
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New packaging to get cool reception |
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Baby Beverages: top flavors in new products |
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New drinks launches by category, June-August: wine seizes the moment |
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Product claims: new drinks launches, June-August |
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Milk, Non-Dairy Milk & Yogurt Drinks: top launches by corporation |
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FEATURE ANALYSIS |
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AG Barr: profits fizz |
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INDUSTRY COMMENT |
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Yakult: targeting US demand for functional health, convenience |
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Innocent Drinks: health claims face opposition |
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Scotch whisky: new legislation to combat counterfeiters |
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Carbon emissions: companies bid for transparency |
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NEWS |
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Headlines |
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Chandon launches Rose sparkling wine in new size |
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P&G applies for preliminary injunction against Kraft Foods |
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Aladdin Beverage signs agreement with Green Man Beer |
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Coffee Holding Q3 sales up 18% |
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InBev announces zone leadership changes |
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Cadbury turns down bid for drinks arm - report |
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Magnotta Winery reports 4% rise in Q2 sales |
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Beaner's Coffee to change name |
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Pepsi Bottling to close Newport plant |
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Castle Brands teams up with Godoy Wines & Spirits |
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Drinks Americas Q1 revenues up 289%, losses widen |
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DC Brands signs distribution deal with Ingles Grocery |
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Coca-Cola appoints new vice president of global diversity |
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Havoc energy drink sales up |
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Diageo teams up with Zagat to launch drinkwell |
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Jamba Juice acquires 22 franchise stores |
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Strauss and Pepsi in negotiations over Sabra |
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Joint Juice introduces new dietary supplement |
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Celestial Seasonings introduces new packaging |
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American Enterprise Development partners with Lush Entertainment |
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Vermont Pure Q3 sales up 4% |
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Green Mountain Coffee launches new packaging |
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Hat Trick Beverage to develop super-premium brand |
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Carlsberg and Hanoi Beer & Beverage to build brewery |
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NuVim to launch new shelf-stable drinks |
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Circle K Southeast teams up with BooKoo to launch energy drink |
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EastBridge to increase investment in AREM Wines |
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Carlsberg eyes acquisitions and JVs for growth in Asia |
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Constellation Europe to launch new dessert wine |
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Ocean Spray introduces new juice |
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Beam Global introduces new variants of Hornitos tequila |
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Coca-Cola to acquire Turkish tea company |
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Tata may buy UK's Liberty Tea |
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Coca-Cola appoints new president for Europe |
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DC Brands teams up with King Soopers |
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Cadbury's climate change strategy named best in report |
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Diedrich Coffee reports loss for 2007 |
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Coca-Cola to invest more in India - report |
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EastBridge to distribute wine in China |
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Wimm-Bill-Dann introduces Neo Beauty |
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Foster's chairman to retire |
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Roederer Estate invests in new cellars |
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Domino's teams up with Coca-Cola |
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Sobieski Vodka to enter US market |
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Bombilla & Gourd launches new Mate Tea |
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Canadian Blue Gold unveils new bottled water |
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AEDC partners with Natural Water Company |
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Coca-Cola Amatil may acquire Golden Circle |
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Schincariol expected to introduce RTD juices |
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Scottish & Newcastle names new CEO |
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Anheuser-Busch announces management changes - report |
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PepsiCo to acquire Lucky in Brazil |
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Jones Soda launches five new flavors |
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Michel Torino to launch new organic wine brand in the US |
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Kirin still in negotiations to acquire National Foods |
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Kao to launch new tea flavor |
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EBIG signs listing agreement with AREM Wine |
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Wildman to launch Maximo wine brand in the US |
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Moonstruck Chocolate opens first of two Michigan chocolate cafes |
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Fredrick Wildman & Sons partners with Domaine de Lagrezette |
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Sunny Delight to acquire juice brands from Kraft Foods |
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Pepsi Bottling Q3 revenues up 8% |
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Coffee Beanery opens two new stores |
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Liberty Diversified receives final label approval for rum liqueur |
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The FRS Company appoints CFO |
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Constellation Brands expands board size, appoints new member |
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Mix1 plans national expansion |
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Golden Circle rejects Coca-Cola Amatil's offer |
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Starbucks joins Fair Trade Month celebration |
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Jack in the Box restaurants launches new coffee |
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Enery drink Havoc now available sugar free |
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Aladdin Beverage to introduce Macau Ale in US |
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Clos LaChance launches Bay Area Bottling Services |
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Cargill to reopen malting facility at Sheboygan |
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DC Brands teams up with Walgreens to promote Turn Left |
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Amcon settles litigation with Crystal Paradise |
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Constellation Brands Q2 sales fall |
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Tahitian Noni opens new product center in New York |
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Universal Food & Beverage Company sells assets in Georgia |
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Soravia invests E300 million in Bulgaria's soft drink industry |
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Distribution Plus to distribute Turn Left energy drink |
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Coca-Cola teams up with NRC for recycle bin grant program |
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Spirits of the South Pacific outlines marketing strategy |
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Leading Brands appoints director |
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Apple & Eve partners with ClearLight |
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CCU to acquire Inversora Cervecera for $88 million |
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CJ CheilJedang launches Mine Water |
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Reed's appoints CFO |
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SABMiller eyes Colombian market for growth - report |
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Unilever to shut three plants in the Netherlands |
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Starbucks recalls plastic cups due to choking hazards |
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Domaine Select launches German wine portfolio |
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Molson Coors Brewing appoints new CEO |
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Olam to invest $45 million in Vietnamese coffee plant |
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Leading Brands reports weak Q2 sales |
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Sweet Success to increase shipments of GlucaSafe |
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Viva World Trade to go ahead with plans for brewery |
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Liberty Diversified announces marketing alliance with Fastlink |
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Havoc to distribute energy drink to US Military Academy |
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Loud Beverage Company launched with energy drinks |
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Sara Lee to double sustainable coffee volume |
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Unilever workers to strike over job cuts |
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Vita Coco launches new flavored coconut water |
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Xyience to expand energy drink distribution |
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Coca-Cola JV bids for Jugos del Valle |
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Coca-Cola starts wastewater treatment in Apopka plant |
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PepsiCo reports 11% rise in Q3 revenue |
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COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: SABMILLER |
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SABMiller and Molson Coors: brewing up a storm in the US |
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Business Background |
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SWOT Analysis |
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Strengths |
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Weaknesses |
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Opportunities |
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Threats |
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APPENDIX |
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Further Reading |
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Index |
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ABOUT MARKETWATCHES |
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Editors |
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Ask the analyst |
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Datamonitor consulting |
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Disclaimer |
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List of Tables |
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Table 1: Leading global drinks launches by category, June-August 2007, plus growth compared to the same timescale the year before |
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Table 2: Leading worldwide milk, non-dairy milk & yogurt drink launches by corporation, September 2006 - August 2007 |
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Table 3: Key Facts |
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Table 4: SWOT Analysis |
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List of Figures |
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Figure 1: Sprite Super Chilled Soft Drink |
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Figure 2: Gaffel Koelsch Bier - 5 Liter Party Keg |
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Figure 3: G2 Sports Drink - Fruit Punch; Grape; Orange |
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Figure 4: Wild Bunch 100% Organic Juice |
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Figure 5: Knorr Vie Fruit & Vegetable Drink - Peach, Carrot, Coconut |
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Figure 6: Charli Brew - Sparkling Cider |
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Figure 7: Baby Beverages: top flavors in new products |
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Figure 8: Product claims: new drinks launches, June-August |
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