MarketWatch: Drinks - November 2009

Published by: Datamonitor

Published: Oct. 30, 2009

Table of Contents

DATAMONITOR VIEW

CATALYST

SUMMARY

INDUSTRY UPDATE

News in Brief

NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW

Relaxation drinks shoot into market

Smoothies: top flavors in new products

New drinks launches by category, June to August 2009: juices still number one

Product claims: new drinks launches, June to August 2009

FEATURE ANALYSIS

Re-valuing the luxury market in Japan

INDUSTRY COMMENT

Suntory: Orangina takeover will boost revenue and support proposed Kirin merger

NEWS

Headlines

MonaVie announces entry into Polish market

Vermont Pure Holdings Q3 net income increases

Coca-Cola HBC Estonia to shift operations to Latvia

Magnotta Winery posts net loss in Q2

New Leaf Tea expands presence into Iowa and Nebraska

Innovative Beverage enters into distribution pact with Marsala Beverage

Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising makes management changes

Full Motion Beverage launches Energize drink in Pennsylvania

Starbucks closes Downtown Boise cafe in Idaho

Farmer Bros Q4 net loss increases

HighJump launches SaaS version of route accounting system

Guayaki introduces two new products

Pernod Ricard USA to introduce limited edition of Kahlua Coffee Cream

Celsius Holdings enters into agreement with Crossmark

Marble Slab Creamery introduces new line of Club Marble milkshakes

Marks & Spencer launches new range of beer and cider

Innovative Beverage signs distribution agreement with Eagle Distributing

Apple Rush enters into agreement with two new distributors

Hansen Beverage unveils new line of juice cocktails

Skinny Water now available at Gristedes locations

Jamba Juice opens new store in Northwestern University

GuestMetrics to provide data services to Pernod Ricard

Brick Brewing receives amended statement of claim from Anheuser-Busch, Labatt

PepsiCo announces retirement of vice chairman

Anheuser-Busch InBev selects BNY Mellon as depositary bank

Diedrich Coffee reports net income for Q4

Beam Global announces new appointment

Jamba Juice launches new food menu in Seattle

Pepsi Bottling Group signs distributing agreement with ONE

Castle Brands acquires Betts & Scholl

Apple Rush adds Woodman's Food Markets to sell organic sparkling beverage line

Southern Wine & Spirits of New York makes management changes

Wine.com implements RichRelevance's enRICH personalization platform

Innovative Beverage signs distribution agreement with 5 Star Beverage

General Mills introduces Yoplait Frozen Fruit & Yogurt Smoothies

Timothy's partners with Pernod Ricard to introduce new coffee blend

Sambazon to introduce new line of organic juices

F Gavina & Sons to re-launch four coffee flavors under Don Francisco brand

Sara Lee North American Retail launches new flavors of Senseo gourmet coffee

NBI Juiceworks partners with Metroplex Organics and Bev Source

Bigelow Tea introduces new line of herbal teas

Zola introduces new low-calorie acai beverage

Leading Brands reports Q2 net income

Reed's products to be sold in approximately 300 A&P stores

Aveniu Brands announces management changes

Molson Coors and Agencias Feduro launch Coors Light beer in Costa Rica

PepsiCo announces new appointment

Imperial Brands launches two new vodka flavors under Sobieski brand

Healthy Coffee names country manager of Samoa

XELR8 appoints special advisors

Marco's Pizza chooses Pepsi as exclusive beverage provider

Healthy Coffee International announces new appointment

Apple Rush Company expands presence in New York City

Starbucks VIA Ready Brew now available at all US and Canada locations

Korbel Champagne Cellars to introduce California Brut Champagne

Heineken USA appoints president and CEO

Innovative Beverage enters into agreement with Folsom Distributing

Skinny Water now available at D'Agostino Supermarkets

Sun Orchard announces new appointment

New Leaf Brands enters into agreement with New Age Distributing

NBI Juiceworks introduces new beverage under Drenchers brand

ABInBev completes sale of Tennent's Lager units to C&C Group

GlaxoSmithKline enters into franchise agreement with President Trading Company

AG Barr H1 profit up 19%

Black Art Beer to be launched in New York City and Long Island

Dunkin' Donuts announces resignation of president and chief brand officer

Constellation Brands reports net income for Q2

Apple Rush to expand beverage line in Midwest US

Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group to acquire Cafe Damasco

Strauss Group acquires 100% stake in Tana Industries

Oregon Chai introduces two new flavors of just-add-water chai tea latte mixes

Black Art Beverage enters into distribution agreement with Glazer's

PepsiCo appoints president of Quaker Foods and Snacks

Aquagold announces availability of new water product at Lianhua stores

Pepsi Bottling Group Q3 net income increases

CirTran enters into distribution agreement with PlayBev CEE

Innovative Beverage enters into distribution agreement with Clark Beverage

Dunkin' Donuts' introduces new menu items for limited time

Innovative Beverage Products introduces new beverage line in New York

Thomas Kemper Soda enters into distribution pact with Spike Beverage

Anheuser-Busch introduces Bud Light Golden Wheat beer

Gallo Canada enters into distribution pact with Phillips Distilling Company

Nestle Waters announces job cuts in Tennessee

Reed's Extra Ginger Brew now available in 42 McMenamins properties

Skinny Water to be available at all Bashas' locations in Arizona

Dunkin' Donuts opens two stores in China

Epoch Estate Wines appoints new general manager

AB InBev to dispose Busch Entertainment to Blackstone Group

Coburg Group annual loss decreases

Apple Rush to begin producing can line of organic juice sparkling beverages

Coca-Cola introduces new Minute Maid Strawberry Kiwi flavored juice drink

Dunkin' Brands announces new appointment

C&C Group H1 profit decreases

Liquor Group acquires liquor distribution operation in Illinois

Dunkin' Donuts introduces new beverage in United Arab Emirates

SABMiller India announces new appointment

Prime Star Group's subsidiary receives pre-orders for Hemp-C Tea product

Starbucks to introduce decaf option of Starbucks VIA Ready Brew

Imperial Brands launches 4 Orange Premium Vodka in Florida

Skinny Water available at all Fairway Market stores in New York and New Jersey

Prime Star Group launches new line of spirits and pre-mixed adult beverages

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: PEPSICO

PepsiCo to form new bottling unit

Business Background

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

APPENDIX

Further Reading

Index

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Overview

Table 1: Top claims in new global drinks launches, June to August 2009, compared to the same period of the year before

Table 2: Key Facts

Table 3: SWOT Analysis

List of Figures

Figure 1: Tranquila Relaxation Shot - Original, PM

Figure 2: Koma Unwind Chillaxation Drink, Chillaxation Shot

Figure 3: Carrefour - Fermented Turnip Juice

Figure 4: Finocchietto Caffo Liquore Naturale All'Infuso Di Semi Di Finocchio Selvatico

Figure 5: Breckland Orchard Soft Drink

Figure 6: Lucky Beer Lager - Buddha

Figure 7: Smoothies: top flavors in new products

Figure 8: Leading global drinks launches by category, June to August 2008 and 2009

Abstract

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 2009.

Scope

• Geographic coverage: global
• Category coverage: drinks

Highlights

Datamonitor's Drinks MarketWatch provides monthly insight into the key events in the drinks industry

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