just the Round-Up - The week in drinks

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

• GHANA: SABMiller's Accra Brewery goes all out for Chibuku

SABMiller's Accra Brewery Ltd has started full production of Chibuku opaque beer at its brewery in Ghana.

• UK: Berry Bros & Rudd Spirits switches Global Brands for Cask Liquid in UK

Berry Bros & Rudd Spirits and Global Brands have confirmed a parting of the ways in the UK.

• CHINA: Diageo to start ShuiJingFang takeover process

Diageo has been given the green light to launch a tender offer for the remaining shares in Shuijingfang in China.

• EU: Spirits sector warns of "simplistic" pricing controls, ad bans

European spirits producers have warned that pricing controls, such as minimum pricing, are not the “silver bullet” for tackling alcohol harm and are "too simplistic". 

• CAGE 2012 - Race for M&A in Africa over - SABMiller

The head of SABMiller's operations in Africa has said that the scramble for mergers & acquisitions in the continent's brewing category is pretty much over.

• CAGE 2012 - Emerging markets to rise to a third for Coca-Cola Co

Major growth rates in emerging markets will mean these regions will rise to represent a third of the Coca-Cola Co's global business by 2020, a senior company representative has forecast.

• UK: Drinks industry bemoans UK Budget

The UK drinks industry has come out in force against today's UK Budget, which sees a continuation of the alcohol duty escalator.

• CAGE 2012 - Danone expects "resilient" water sales but Western Europe still a concern

The head of Danone says he expects volume sales from its bottled water division to remain “resilient”, but warned that Western European markets continue to be “of concern” for the wider business.

• UK: Drinks producers brand minimum price plans "misguided"

Drinks producers have attacked the UK government’s plans to introduce a minimum price as  “misguided” and “regressive”. 

• EXCLUSIVE - UK: C&C Group to withdraw from white cider

C&C Group is looking to exit the UK's white cider category, just-drinks understands.