Archives for July 20, 2004

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Asia, US, drive Rémy growth

French drinks group Rémy Cointreau has reported double-digit growth in the first quarter of 2004, driven by strong gains in Asia and the US, but continued weakness in its domestic market took a toll on Champagne sales.

The end of an era as Merrydown stops the cider presses

British drinks group Merrydown has come a long way since its restructuring in 1998, in particular moving steadily into the adult soft drink brand with its highly successful Shloer brand in a bid to offset dwindling cider revenues. That process was...

N American beer rivals mull merger

Two of the best-known names in the North American beer market are considering joining forces in a bid to bolster flagging performances and generate growth in an increasingly tough market. But will the "merger of equals" be enough for Molson and Coors...