Here are the ten most viewed, subscriber-only items on just-drinks this week:

10. Analysis – Coca-Cola Co loses out to PepsiCo in China’s bottled water race

The Coca-Cola Co has “stubbed its toe” in China’s bottled water market and lost ground to PepsiCo so far this year, an analyst has warned.

9. International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 125: Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Colorectal Cancer; Potential Modification by Folate Intake

Many epidemiologic studies have shown a slight increase in the risk of breast cancer and colorectal cancer to be associated with alcohol consumption.

8. Focus – AG Barr’s H1 Performance

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AG Barr announced its half-year results yesterday (23 September), revealing that profits had taken a dent from its failed merger with Britvic. Sales, however, were up by 5.8%.

7. UK: Suntory Food & Beverage “good” for UK – Gerber Emig CEO

The head of Gerber Emig has argued that Suntory Food & Beverage’s arrival is “a good thing” for the UK soft drinks industry.

6. Comment – Wehring’s Way – The Devil’s in the Detail for Today’s CEOs

When it comes to being the CEO of a company, knowing where the stapler is kept – and how to order replacement staples – is way more important than the sweeping, quotable gesture.

5. Round-Up – The ICAP Digest – September

Once a month, the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP), which covers alcohol policies worldwide, will look at what’s going on in-market to promote a responsible role for alcohol in society.

4. just On Call – Treasury Wine Estates still keen on US market as CEO departs

Treasury Wine Estates has reiterated its commitment to the wine market in the US, despite today’s departure of its CEO due to the company’s stock writedown in the country.

3. UK: Stock Spirits eyes IPO as springboard to spirits buys

Stock Spirits will use its recently-announced initial public offering (IPO) to target acquisitions in new Central and Eastern European markets, the company’s CEO has told just-drinks.

2. Comment – Spirits – I’m From the Government and I’m Here to Help

The results of a consultation document regarding verifying the geographical origin and production and aging processes for Scotch whisky will be published in the coming weeks. But, asks, Ian Buxton, is such a procedure necessary? And, what does the industry think?

1. Comment – Wehring’s Way – Has Arthur’s Day Had Its Day?

Today (26 September) is Arthur’s Day, an annual celebration of the founder of Diageo’s Irish stout brand, Guinness.

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