What the Sunday papers said

Binge drinking and taking recreational drugs are largely to blame for making women vulnerable to sexual attacks, not date rape drugs. A study by the Forensic Science Service suggests that only in 2 per cent of cases was there a direct link between a sexual assault and drinks spiked with so-called date rape drugs. The reports authors said advice should be given on sensible drinking and the risks of recreational drug-taking. - Sunday Times​

Cadbury is to dump Schweppes following the appointment of investment bankers Goldman Sachs to find a buyer for its European soft drinks business. The underperforming operation owns the rights to the Schweppes brand in continental Europe. It sold the UK rights to the brand to Coca-Cola in 1990s. Cadbury merged with Schweppes in 1969. - Independent On Sunday​

Tiger Tiger operator Urbium is evaluating preliminary takeover offers from at least two private equity firms. Alchemy and Electra Partners have expressed interest, while a third, Charterhouse, is not thought to be looking for a deal. Regent Inns, which had a formal offer for Urbium rejected has abandoned the racebut is believed to remain interested. - Mail On Sunday​

Pernod Ricard UK boss Richard Burrows believes the consolidation in the drinks industry will continue. "It will be a brave man who says the last big deal in the sector has been done," he said. The process of intergrating Allied Domecq's business into new owner's Pernod Ricard began days after the French drinks group sealed its £7.6bn takeover. Job losses are inevitable, while the acquisition will fill gaps in Pernod's stable of brands. - Sunday Times​

Pepsi and Coca-Cola are squaring up for a massive legal battle over a new drink called Ipsei, which means 'self' in Latin. Pepsi says the new brand, launched by Coca-Cola, copies its name and may insist it be changed. Ipsei, a mix of water, grape juice, vitamins and herbal tea, has yet to be laucnhed in the UK. - Mail On Sunday​

And finally...

Beer for lunch, whisky for breakfast and sherry for tea are the secret of Yorkshireman Charlie Micklethwaite's longevity, apparently. Charlie, who has just turned 106, said: "I'v never been drunk. My age is down to having everything in moderation."