just the Round-Up - The week in drinks

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

• FRANCE: Pernod Ricard unveils executive changes following chairman's death

Alexandre Ricard will take on the dual role of Pernod Ricard's CEO and chairman from January 2015. 

• US: Energy drink sales unlikley to be affected by legal action - analyst

Sales of energy drinks are unlikely to be affected by potential legal action by New York State authorities, according to an analyst. 

• US: Cocktail menus go classic - study 

Classic cocktails have expanded their footprint in US bars and restaurants over the past three years as consumers and mixers get back to basics, a new study has shown.

• SINGAPORE: ThaiBev raises Fraser & Neave stake to 29%

ThaiBev has upped its stake in Fraser & Neave to 29%, just below the level that would trigger a mandatory offer for the entire Singapore conglomerate

• US: Anheuser-Busch InBev in legal dispute over "bow tie" trademark

Anheuser-Busch InBev has spoken out over a trademark dispute with San Antonio Winery involving its Budweiser brand.

• US: Brown-Forman welcomes strong Q1 performance

Brown-Forman has hailed a "great start" to its fiscal year, with rising profits helped by price increases in Q1.

• AFRICA: SABMiller opens US$100m brewery in Nigeria

SABMiller has opened a US$100m brewery in Nigeria as it looks to boost its presence in the country's competitive beer market. 

• UK: Tax officials should step up industry links to tackle duty fraud - MPs

The UK tax authorities must work more closely with the drinks industry to help tackle GBP1.2bn (US$1.9bn) of alcohol duty fraud a year, a group of MPs have urged.

• ITALY: Government eyes new tax on soft drinks, spirits - report

Italy is considering introducing a new tax on soft drinks with added sugars and sweeteners, and on spirits, according to local reports.

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