just the Round-Up - The week in drinks

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

• GLOBAL: Diageo targets savings with supply chain restructure

Diageo has announced a review of its global supply operations aimed at annual cost savings of GBP60m (US$89.4m).

• GLOBAL: PepsiCo's global marketing chief departs

PepsicCo's global chief marketing officer is quitting the group after 18 years to join household-products firm SC Johnson.

• US: Supreme Court blocks New York City soda ban

The Supreme Court in New York has blocked the introduction of a ban on large sugary drinks in the city, a day before it was set to be introduced.

• UK: Fever-Tree sells 49% stake to LDC private equity

The founders of Fever-Tree have sold a 49% stake in the company to private equity group Lloyds Development Capital (LDC).

• GLOBAL: Moody's 'positive' over drinks sector

An expected easing of commodity prices and growing consumption in emerging markets has boosted the outlook for the global beverage industry, according to the ratings agency Moody's.

• UK: LIWF organisers expect "solid" event despite drop-outs

Organisers of the London International Wine Fair (LIWF) have said they expect “in excess” of 500 exhibitors at this year's show, but have admitted disappointment over a number of pull-outs.

• CHINA: Coca-Cola 'co-operating' over mapping probe

The Coca-Cola Co has said that it has “co-operated fully” with authorities in China, after reports it is being investigated over allegations that it illegally mapped parts of a province.

• UK: Diageo calms Unite tax avoidance challenge

Diageo has clarified claims by UK trade union Unite that the drinks giant is not “paying what it is due” in tax in the country.

• RUSSIA: SPI Group sets up takeover bid for CEDC

SPI Group has joined a consortium to make a move for Central European Distribution Corp (CEDC), just-drinks can exclusively reveal.

• US: Bacardi to launch flavoured Scotch expression, Dewar's Highlander Honey