Industry Developments

French spirits producer Pernod Ricard has reported 11% and 17% increase in its revenues and operating profits respectively for the half year ending December 2011, supported by robust... 2012-02-23

Australian wine producer Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) reported a mixed financial showing for the half year ending December 2011. While subdued demand conditions in its key markets of... 2012-02-22

As highlighted in a previous article (see article 'BMI Sees Growing Uncertainties In F&N's Near-Term Prospects, January 25), 2012 is likely to prove a challenging year for trans-Asian... 2012-02-21

US mass grocery retail (MGR) giant Walmart's massive logistical capabilities were once hailed as its winning card in China. However, despite its buying power and logistical strengths,... 2012-02-21

Demand triggers such as the absence of a dynamic alcoholic drinks market, increasing household ownership of white goods such as refrigerators and a humid climate are all supportive... 2012-02-20

Unlike the big three global beer companies, AB InBev, Heineken and SABMiller, Carlsberg does not have a particularly strong non-European business to fall back on as demand stagnates... 2012-02-20

Struggling to come to terms with demand pressures in the Japanese alcoholic drinks sector, the likes of Asahi, Kirin and Sapporo have witnessed declines in their domestic alcoholic... 2012-02-17

Well-positioned to capitalise on the tremendous untapped potential in Pakistan, Nestlé Pakistan delivered another year of robust financial performance, with its revenues and net profits... 2012-02-16

Hong-Kong based mass grocery retail (MGR) operator Dairy Farm International has continued to reap strong rewards from its massive regional diversity in recent years. The company operates... 2012-02-15

With their sights set firmly on the opportunities provided by a growing health awareness trend in India, US soft drinks giant PepsiCo and domestic drinks producer Tata Global Beverages... 2012-02-15