World: AB InBev completes repurchase of its shared from Altria

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV announced on March 19 the completion of its repurchase of 3,335,417 Ordinary Shares from Altria (the 'Direct Share Buyback'). The aggregate purchase price for the Direct Share ...
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UK: Brewery closures jump 82% in 2023

The proportion of UK breweries which entered insolvency in 2023 grew by 82% in 2023, rising from 38 in 2022 to 69 by the end of December, according to audit ...
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EU & UK: Barley crop forecast increased to 61.2 mln tonnes

COCERAL, in its latest forecast for the 2024 European Union/United Kingdom grain crop, trimmed its projection by 1 million tonnes to 295.5 million. If realized, it would still be 3.1 ...
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USA, OR: Brujos Brewing launches its brick-and-mortar space in northwest Portland

Brujos Brewing officially opened on March 2 its new brick-and-mortar space in northwest Portland. Not to say there was some unholy spirit involved, but as beer sales have fallen nationwide, ...
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China: China Resources Beer stock target raised, retains Buy rating

On Monday, March 18, Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on China Resources Beer Holdings Co Ltd. and slightly increased the stock price target to HK$44.67 from the previous HK$44.50. The ...
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World: AB InBev continues to dominate global beer market with a market capitalization of over $123 bln

As the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage, beer can be found in nearly every corner of the globe. But when it comes to the companies that have the largest slice ...
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Bulgaria: Union of Brewers in Bulgaria reports 3% decline in beer sales last year

At its annual meeting, the Union of Brewers in Bulgaria (UBB) reported BGN 57 million in capital investments in 2023, including over BGN 20 million in fixed tangible assets for ...
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UK: Port Ellen Distillery reopens after being closed for 40 years

Scotch whisky producer Port Ellen is reopening its doors after closing 40 years ago, Drinks Retailing reported on March 19. The so-called ‘ghost distillery’, situated on the island of Islay, first ...
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Canada: Canadian farmers intend to plant less barley this year

Canada’s first planted area estimates for the 2024/25 season were released early last week, with the grower survey results indicating the nation’s farmers intend to plant more oats, durum ...
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USA, MA: Hannah's Brewing Co. now open in northern suburbs of Boston

A new brewery and taproom has very quietly opened in the northern suburbs of Boston, the Boston Restaurant Talk reported on March 18. According to its Instagram page, Hannah's Brewing Co. ...
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