Vietnam: Vietnam’s leading brewers report dismal H1 results despite favourable factors

Sabeco and Habeco, Vietnam’s two largest brewers, reported dismal results in H1 despite some highly favorable factors, VNExpress International reported on August 10. Generally, for fast-moving consumer goods, the first half ...
Published 12/08/2018 Outros

Australia: More Australians choose mid-strength beers over full-strength options

More and more Aussie drinkers are choosing mid-strength beers and non-alcoholic beverages over full-strength brews, according to a new study. Sales of non-alcoholic drinks have risen 57 percent in the past ...
Published 12/08/2018 Outros

Germany: Hobby brewer gets same tax treatment as largest beer houses

A recent court ruling in Germany burdening a rogue hobby brewer with the same tax treatment as the nation’s largest beer houses is a case study on why not to ...
Published 12/08/2018 Outros

Kenya: Kenyans starting to appreciate imported beer

Kenyans' thirst for beer keeps growing and now they have slowly started appreciating the imported brands, the Business Daily reported on August 9. “Generally, Kenyans are at a point where they ...
Published 12/08/2018 Outros

The Philippines: San Miguel Food and Beverage to sell up to 20% of its equity to the public

Consumer powerhouse San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) has tapped an army of banks to sell to the public up to 20 percent of its equity in an offering ...
Published 12/08/2018 Outros

Canada: Barley prices falling as early harvest weights on values

Barley prices in Western Canada are falling as an early harvest is weighing on values, the Western Producer reported on August 11. “Prices have moderated here,” said Allen Pirness of Market ...
Published 12/08/2018 Outros

Brazil: Heineken may close two breweries in Brazil - report

Heineken NV is considering closing two factories in northeastern Brazil, a senior executive said in an interview with newspaper Valor Economico. Vice President Nelcina Tropardi told the paper the company is ...
Published 10/08/2018 Outros

World: Diageo announces first tranche of buyback programme

Diageo said on August 10 it had entered into an agreement with Citigroup to execute the first tranche of the company's buyback programme, the Shares Magazine reported. The agreement commenced on ...
Published 10/08/2018 Outros

France: Winter barley production expected to drop 1.7% this year

According to a report published on August 9 by FranceAgriMer, Arvalis, and Terres Inovia, France’s winter barley production is expected to amount to around 8.7 mln tonnes and spring barley ...
Published 10/08/2018 Outros

Australia: Brewers Association calling Tax Office for heavy taxes on beer

Australia’s Brewers Association is calling out the Australian Tax Office for its heavy taxes on beer as increases are expected this month, the Food & Drink Business reported on August ...
Published 10/08/2018 Outros