World: Africa by far the fastest growing region for beer consumption

Africa is by far the fastest growing region for beer consumption, market research group GlobalData (formerly Canadean) has said. The group said it found over five per cent annual growth of ...
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Africa: Diageo to roll out local Scotch whisky bottling operations across Africa

Diageo is planning to roll out local Scotch whisky bottling operations across Africa as the group continues its push behind mainstream spirits in emerging markets, The Spirits Business reported on ...
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UK: Heineken announces launch of Heineken 0.0

Heineken on May 12 announced the launch of new drink Heineken 0.0, an alcohol-free version of its flagship lager, in the UK, the Business Insider reported. The launch comes as consumers ...
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Belgium: AB InBev’s alcohol-free Jupiler 0.0% beer surpasses sales of its predecessor

AB InBev’s alcohol-free beer, Jupiler 0.0%, is a resounding success, surpassing its predecessor’s annual volume by the end of the month, Retail Detail Europe reported on May 12. “Our Jupiler 0.0% ...
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Belgium: Domestic beer sales decline but exports up 8.1% last year

Belgian beer sales continue to slip. Last year, 7.7 million hectolitres of beer were sold, a 3.3 % slump, much worse than the average 1.4 % slump over the past ...
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India: AB InBev appoints new head of its India operations

World's largest brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev has appointed Ben Verhaert as the new head of its India operations, replacing Pedro Aidar, who became the business unit president for India and ...
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India: Carlsberg’s trademark infringement petition dismissed by the Delhi High Court

In a major relief to Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd, the maker of the Hunter beer brand, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by its Danish rival ...
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USA & South Africa: No more South African hops for US craft brewers

Hundreds of U.S. craft brewers that had been experimenting with a selection of South African-grown hops will no longer have access to the proprietary supply after Anheuser-Busch InBev, which owns ...
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USA & South Africa: No more South African hops for US craft brewers

Walnut Brewery, a longtime fixture in downtown Boulder, will close June 4, to be replaced by another staple of the city: Boulder Beer, The Denver Post reported on May 12. Tennessee-based ...
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USA, NY: Nanobrewery FLX Culture House to be launched in Geneva by a husband-and-wife team

Two of the most well-regarded restaurateurs in the Finger Lakes will soon try their hand at brewing, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported on May 11. Christopher Bates and Isabel Bogadtke, ...
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