just The Round-Up - The week in drinks

The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:

• US: Jones Soda CFO resigns

Jones Soda is on the hunt for a replacement CFO following the resignation of Michael O'Brien.

• CHILE: Concha y Toro H1 profits sour on strong peso

Concha y Toro has seen its half-year profits soured by Chile's strong peso currency and higher grape costs, despite a strong rise in net sales for the period.

• NZ: Yealands Estate merges with Ager Sectus Wine Estates

Yealands Estate is to take a controlling stake in a company formed via a merger with neighbouring wine group Ager Sectus Wine Estates, in a sign that consolidation is building momentum in New Zealand's wine sector.

• UK: Heineken rapped over Kronenbourg 1664 advert

An advert for Kronenbourg 1664 issue by Heineken in the UK has been labelled misleading by the country's advertising watchdog.

• KENYA: Diageo East African Breweries reports strong FY

East African Breweries Ltd has reported higher profits and a strong rise in sales for its fiscal year, emphasising Africa's growing importance to parent group Diageo.

• US: Brown-Forman toasts strong Q1

Brown-Forman has reaffirmed its full-year profits and sales guidance after making a strong start to its fiscal year.

• BELGIUM: Anheuser-Busch InBev lines up chairman switch

Anheuser-Busch InBev has confirmed a change of chairman.

• just On Call - Pernod Ricard Plans Absolut Push

Pernod Ricard is planning to build on fresh momentum for Absolut vodka by launching one variant of the brand in a spate of new markets, following a strong set of full-year results.

• AUS: SABMiller accuses Foster's Group of deception

SABMiller has filed a formal complaint against Foster's Group, claiming that the Australian brewer has misled its own shareholders on debt and future earnings.

• CANADA/US: Molson Coors promotes internally for controller post

Molson Coors Brewing Company has finally appointed a replacement controller.