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The Pocket Shot Company has entered into an alliance with spirits distributor Pocket Distribution in europe.

Unilever Japan has said that it will increase the prices of its 24 Lipton and Brooke Bond brand tea products, revealed the Jiji Press.

Japan-based Sapporo Breweries will hike the prices of 33 wine products, revealed the Jiji Press. The price hikes will be in the range of 11 to 14%.

In a select number of pubs and bars, Diageo will test two new Smirnoff vodka flavors, revealed the Publican. The trial, which will start in July 2008, is expected to last for about six months.

Burn Stewart Distillers has rolled out a limited edition single malt scotch whiskey, revealed just-drinks.

Royal Wessanen, a food company, has entered into an agreement with So Good International based in the UK and the Australasian Conference Association based in Australia to acquire the So Good brand and business in europe.

Diageo has begun trialling two new vodka flavours in a select number of pubs and bars in the UK.

Anheuser-Busch this week responded to speculation about its future in a letter to its employees amidst the ongoing takeover dispute with InBev.

The top ten most visited stories on just-drinks this week included news on V&S and A-B and cost pressures at Cott, whilst whisky dominated the spirits headlines.

Champagne Jacquart has revamped the packaging of its two core ranges, Mosaïque and Tradition.