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Business Wire, Oct 17, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/70998c/marketwatch_drink) has announced the addition of the "MarketWatch: Drinks 2008" report to their offering.

The Drinks MarketWatch contains the latest news, analysis and opinion, covering all the months major issues including mergers and acquisitions, marketing and regulatory issues. It covers the period from July 15 August 14 2008.

Scope

- Geographic coverage: global

- Category coverage: drinks

Highlights of this title

The Drinks MarketWatch provides monthly insight into the key events in the drinks industry

Key reasons to purchase this title

- Gain monthly insight into the key events across the drinks industry

- Learn more about the news, analysis and opinions of your industry

Key Topics Covered:

CATALYST

SUMMARY

INDUSTRY UPDATE

News in Brief

NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW

Monkeying around with coffee

Vegetable Flavored Drinks: top flavors in new products

New Drinks launches by category, April - June 2008: good times for coffee

Product claims: new drinks launches, April - June 2008

INDUSTRY COMMENT

On-trade alcoholic drinking occasions: consumers engaging in more moderate week-round drinking

AG Barr: diversifying its portfolio has proven fruitful

Starbucks: responding to downturn with two new measures

NEWS

Headlines

Panel turns down Danones plea against Wahaha

Starbucks launches new Vivanno nourishing blends

DC Brands sells 9,800 cases of Turn Left energy drink to Big Lots

Phlo to expand distribution of Aqiss drink in California

DNA drinks now available at Walgreens stores across Florida's coast

Modelo evaluates proposed transaction between InBev and Anheuser-Busch

Pernod Ricard in final talks to sell Glendronach distillery

Zero drink safe for human consumption, says Coca-Cola China

MillerCoors chooses Chicago for corporate headquarters

Radico Khaitan unveils new vodka

Vina San Pedro and Vina Tarapaca to merge

InBev may sell Anheuser-Busch divisions for $4.6 billion

Skinny Nutritional signs distribution agreement with Power-Pak Beverage

Maui Wowi Hawaiian signs master franchise agreement with Aloha

Indian FMCG firms expected to record double-digit growth in June quarter

Javo Beverages ice coffees now available in Speedway SuperAmerica

US antitrust authorities approve Smucker-Folgers deal

Coca-Cola Enterprises posts loss in Q2

Coca-Cola announces management changes

Beam Global Spirits & Wine introduces new DeKuyper Burst Bar Shots

FTC challenges Pernod Ricards proposed acquisition of V&S Vin & Sprit

Rasna seeks JVs to expand global footprint

Molson Coors appoints new board member

National Beverage Q4 net income down

US Court reinstates CEPSAs $300 million plus lawsuit against Pepsi

Foster Group names Ian Johnston as acting CEO

Southern Wine & Spirits of America and Odom announce JV

NBI Juiceworks launches new line of natural juices

Wildwood Organics introduces new Probiotic Soymilk

PBM Products introduces soy adult nutritional beverage

Caledonian Brewing hires new commercial director

Anglo Drinks launches new pre-mixed alcoholic beverages

Carlsberg UK adds three S&N beers to portfolio

SunOpta annual earnings down

Hoku Solar and Suntech Power install solar power system at Paradise Beverages

Virgin America partners with Karma Fine Beverages to serve cocktails

PepsiAmericas Q2 net income up

Bond Laboratories expands Fusion drinks distribution network

Russian Standard Original brand launched in Taiwan

Tesco to give away tea and biscuits

Carlsberg sells stake in Turk Tuborg

DC Brands appoints national director of distributor sales

Hat Trick Beverages and 3 Swordsman Milk negotiate merger agreement

Reeds launches new diet version of Virgils cola line

Coca-Cola Femsa Q2 revenue up

PepsiCo's Q2 net revenue up

Rudy Beverage now sold in Butera Market locations in Chicago

Anheuser-Busch's Q2 net sales up

Carlsberg sells 20% stake in Israel Beer Breweries to CBC Group

United Spirits launches new Romanov Red vodka

Zipfizz signs distribution deal with CVS/pharmacy

PepsiAmericas appoints new board member

Pernod Ricard's annual sales up

USTs Q2 net sales marginally up

Danones H1 sales up

Hat Trick Beverages opens logistics center in California

British firms join forces to fight obesity

Diageo likely to purchase 30% stake in Cobra Beer

Strauss Group appoints new CFO

Fortune Brands Q2 net sales down

Kroger supermarkets to carry select Reeds and Virgils products

Hat Trick Beverages sells master franchisor rights for Canada

Coca-Cola Enterprises makes management changes

Celsius selects TransMedia as public relations firm

Grey Poupon introduces new specialty cocktails

Ben & Jerry's launches new beverage

Coca-Cola Hellenic in talks to acquire Socib

Reliv International names new VP of operations

Bisleri to expand beverage offerings

Purple Beverage enters into distribution agreement with Birmingham Beverage

General Wholesale distributes DNA Energy Drink in Atlanta

Starbucks to continue operations in New Zealand

Reeds extends partnership with Haggen

Growers Direct Coffee CEO resigns

Fortune Brands board approves plan for annual election of directors

Fortune Brands elects new director