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S&P ratings agency lowers debt rating on Cott (AP)

Standard & Poor's rating agency on Wednesday downgraded its debt rating on Canadian soft drink company Cott Corp. further into junk status and kept the company on watch for possible further downgrades. (original story)

InBev UK, you cheeky little monkeys

If you saw this news piece from last week, you may have noticed that InBev is looking to bring the abv of its Stella Artois brand in the UK in line in both the on- and the off-trade. The initial statement from InBev said that the company will "harmonise" Stella's abv across the board in the country,... (original story)

Cott cuts 2008 operating profit outlook (AP)

Soft drink company Cott Corp. on Tuesday lowered its outlook for its 2008 operating profit and retracted its previous guidance for 2009 profit. (original story)

Where Can You Hide In A Bear Raid? Cash (Investor's Business Daily)

Trading legend Jesse Livermore had a rule investors would be wise to heed: Don't trade all the time. (original story)

Dr Pepper Snapple Group takes stake in Big Red (AP)

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. said Monday it would take a minority stake in soft drink maker Big Red Inc. Dr Pepper did not disclose the terms of the deal. It is already Big Red's largest distributor with 80 percent of its volume. (original story)

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Takes Minority Stake in Big Red, Inc. (PR Newswire)

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., has reached an agreement to acquire a minority interest in Big Red, Inc., the company today announced. (original story)

Coca-Cola Opens US$22 million New Plant in Mongolia (Business Wire)

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia----A US$22 million green field Coca-Cola bottling plant was officially opened in Ulaanbaatar today by Muhtar Kent, President and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company and Odjargal Jambaljamts, Chairman & CEO, MCS Group. (original story)

Multi Currency Paths of Opportunity

Multi currency paths of opportunity come in totally unique ways. For example I have been looking for multi currency investments in Asian currencies. The path that has led me to a Malaysian share has included a combination of experience, alertness, intuition, our own specific knowledge and contacts... (original story)

Monday - just-drinks is closed

A quick heads-up for you all. just-drinks will be closed this coming Monday (25 August), as we have a Bank Holiday here in the UK. The forecast is rain. Lots and lots of rain. (original story)

Who's Your Daddy, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Increase in Sales in Excess of 300 Percent (PrimeNewswire)

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 22, 2008 -- Who's Your Daddy, Inc. announced the new marketing strategy has generated sales of approximately $459,000 in the third quarter, as disclosed in the second quarter 10Q, a 349% increase over second quarter sales. (original story)

I wish I was a girl...

... for, oh, so many reasons. Here's one of them. (original story)

Pepsi Bottler to make Crush more widely available (AP)

The Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. and Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. said Thursday they would make fruit-flavored Crush soft drinks more widely available. (original story)

The Pepsi Bottling Group and Dr Pepper Snapple Group Sign Agreement to Expand Crush Brand Distribution (Business Wire)

SOMERS, N.Y. & PLANO, Texas----The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. and Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. today announced that the companies have signed an agreement to make the Crush beverage portfolio available in the majority of PBG’s territories throughout the United States. (original story)

Purple(TM), Life's Superdrink(TM) Now Available to Northern California Consumers (Business Wire)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.----Purple Beverage Company, Inc. , today announced that Mesa Beverage Company, Inc., one of the regional distributors for Liquid Investments, Inc., has agreed to distribute the company’s signature beverage, Purple™, to its Northern California retailers. (original story)

Dr Pepper and Doug Flutie Team Up to Help Fans 'Get More from Game Day' This College Football Season (PR Newswire)

Dr Pepper is kicking off the college football season by going back to school -- literally. (original story)





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