just the Round-Up - The week in drinks

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

• GLOBAL: Johnnie Walker heads IWSR/just-drinks rankings for second year

Diageo Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker has retained its position as the number one brand on the latest IWSR/just-drinks Performance Brands rankings, published this month.

• US/RUSSIA: Central European Distribution Corporation sees H1 losses increase

Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) has posted a leap in losses in the first half of 2012, driven by weak foreign exchange rates and a decline in Russia sales.

• UK: Waverley TBS enters liquidation as no buyer is found

UK drinks supplier Waverley TBS has been forced into liquidation after administrators were unable to find a buyer.

• US: Coca-Cola Co, PepsiCo, Dr Pepper Snapple Group unveil Calories Count vending machines

PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Co and Dr Pepper Snapple Group are to launch vending machines in the US that display the calorie content of beverages.

• CHINA/UK: Diageo keen to up baijiu footprint

The head of Diageo's operations in Europe has reiterated that the company is looking to increase its presence in China's baijiu market.

• Product Launch - US: Pernod Ricard's Absolut Tune

Category - Wine and vodka blend, sparkling, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 14% abv

• GLOBAL: Wine stocks balance as US, China demand grows - study

Growing demand in the US, China and other emerging markets is helping balance out a long-running over-supply of stock in the global wine market, according to a new report.

• GLOBAL: Drinks CEOs unveil new commitments on alcohol harm

The 'Global Actions: Initiatives to Reduce Harmful Drinking' conference closed in Washington DC yesterday (9 October) with the unveiling of a new set of commitments by major drinks companies around tackling alcohol misuse.

• US: Anheuser-Busch InBev plays down fresh concern over Grupo Modelo deal

Anheuser-Busch InBev has insisted it is still on-track to complete its takeover of Grupo Modelo early next year despite reports that the US regulatory authorities have raised concerns over the US$20bn transaction.

• GREECE/UK: Coca-Cola Hellenic targets equity with listing switch

Coca-Cola Hellenic is looking to move its primary listing from the stock exchange in its native Athens to London.