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

10: GLOBAL: Molson Coors turns to product pipeline in innovations chase 

Molson Coors has flipped its innovations focus from packaging to line extensions, with an “exciting pipeline” lined up for the next three years, its CEO has said.

9: Analysis – Edrington loss could cost Rémy Cointreau EUR1.5m

Rémy Cointreau could shed around EUR1.5m (US$2m) in profits after losing the US distribution rights for the Edrington Group’s portfolio, according to an anaylst. 

8: Comment – Britvic Needs a Merger, not a Gamble 

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What a difference four months makes for Britvic chairman Gerald Corbett.

7: EUROPE: Coca-Cola Enterprises awaits weather upturn as Q2 dampened

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has warned that bad weather in Europe over the next six weeks could sink its full-year forecasts.

6: Analysis – Britvic merger green light reaction “perplexing”

A lukewarm response fromBritvic over the green light for its AG Barr merger has been branded “perplexing”, while others claim the chance of a deal has reduced. 

5: Analysis – SABMiller’s Mexican standoff “not life threatening” for Heineken 

SABMiller‘s long-running bid to end Mexico’s exclusivity agreements is “not life threatening” for Heineken‘s local brewer, but could cut its volumes by about 5%, an analyst has warned.

4: US: Craft brewery growth outpaces volumes – figures

Consolidation within the US craft brewing sector is moving closer as the rate of new producers emerging is outpacing segment volumes, an industry research group has warned. 

3: Comment – Chasing the Drinks Sugar Rush Has its Perils

With the trend for sweet flavours sweeping most drinks categories, it seems an obvious path for producers to follow. But with obesity now a major public health concern, will this rush for short-term gain lead to long-term pain? 

2: just On Call – Diageo holds fire on stepping up LatAm beer focus

Diageo will hold back on more involvement in Latin America’s beer sector for at least another year because it would distract it from spirits, the company’s regional head has said.

1: just the Facts – World’s Top 20 Most Valuable Drinks Brands

A study, conducted by brand valuation agency Brand Finance, has ranked the world’s biggest drinks brands by their value