Japan: Major brewers to strengthen lineup of products for home drinking

Japan’s four major beer brewers plan to strengthen their lineup of products aimed at demand for home drinking, which has been increasing amid the coronavirus crisis. They aim to increase ...
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Vietnam: Analysts expect lower valuation for ThaiBev’s beer assets

UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) on January 18 said it is reasonable to expect a lower valuation for Thai Beverage Company's beer assets, given Sabeco - its Vietnam brand - had ...
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India: Molson Coors to sell India business - report

Molson Coors, one of North America’s leading lager makers, has put its India business on the block, including the Thunderbolt beer brand, signalling the company’s intention of exiting the domestic ...
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China: Grain imports soar to record highs in 2020

China's grains imports soared to record highs in 2020, customs data showed on Monday, after tight domestic corn supplies pushed prices to multi-year peaks, driving demand for cheaper imports. China, the ...
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USA, WI: Briess Malt & Ingredients to close its Waterloo production facility

As Briess Malt & Ingredients Company continues to expand its Manitowoc operations, company officials announced plans to close its Waterloo, Wisconsin plant, the Heralds Time Reporter said. The Manitowoc facility has ...
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EU: Tight grain supplies likely to be replenished next season

Tight grain supplies in the European Union should be replenished next season by an improved harvest, but prices could remain high as Chinese demand keeps the global surplus limited, French ...
Published 17/01/2021 More

Mexico: Per capita beer consumption increased from 55 to 68 litres between 2014 and 2019

According to a report “Knowing the beer industry” by National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) and the National Chamber of the Beer and Malt Industry (Cerveceros de México), Mexico’s ...
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USA, DE: Dewey Beer Co. opening second location

When you're a small beach brewery that just happens to make the best-rated beers in the state, expansion eventually will become a necessity, The News Journal reported on January 16. And ...
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South Africa: South African Breweries cancels further 2.5 bln rand investment following third local ban on alcohol sales

South African Breweries, part of Anheuser-Busch InBev, has cancelled a further 2.5 billion rand ($165 million) of investment earmarked for 2021 following a third local ban on alcohol sales in ...
Published 15/01/2021 More

Thailand & Singapore: ThaiBev revives plans to list regional beer assets through Singapore PO

Thai Beverage PCL has revived plans to list regional beer assets through a Singapore initial public offering (IPO) that could raise about $2 billion, people familiar with the matter told ...
Published 15/01/2021 More