just the Round-Up - The week in drinks

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

• GLOBAL: Premium spirits set for 'connoisseur' boost - research

The premium-and-above spirits category is set to outpace lower-priced sectors over the next five years as wealthy, older consumers in the West seek out high-value products, a new study shows.

• US: State probe could invite private lawsuits against Monster

An investigation by New York's attorney general into marketing claims made by energy drinks producer Monster could "open the door" for private lawsuits to be launched against the group, a legal expert has warned.

• UK: Diageo to double Glen Ord distillery capacity

Diageo has announced plans to double capacity at one of its Scotch whisky distilleries as part of an overall programme of investment in its Scottish facilities.

• US: Coca-Cola Co fighting fit after tough Q3 - analyst

The Coca-Cola Co has survived its toughest quarter of the year and looks good for long-term growth, an analyst has said.

• just On Call - China still powering PepsiCo despite slowdown - CEO

China's cooling economy retains enough heat to power beverage sales in the country, PepsiCo's CEO has said.

• UK: Pernod Ricard applies to build new Scotch distillery

Pernod Ricard is looking to build a new malt whisky distillery in Scotland as part of its expansion plans in the country.

• just On Call - On-trade value trends hit Britvic juices - CFO

Britvic's on-trade brands in the UK are being squeezed by consumer moves from packaged drinks to dispensed versions, the company has said.

• GLOBAL: Weak volumes dull SABMiller results - analysts

Europe proved a rare bright spot in SABMiller's first-half results as volumes in key markets went limp, analysts have said.

• UK: Government committed to minimum pricing despite EU legal fears

The UK government remains committed to minimum pricing and still believes the measure is legal under European law, a minister has said.

• ITALY: Campari secures EUR400m through bond issue

Gruppo Campari is set to raise EUR400m (US$524.3m) from the issue of bonds that will trade on Luxembourg’s stock exchange.