Australia: Deadline for ACCC submissions on Asahi-CUB deal is January 22

The deadline for interested parties to make submissions to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) regarding Asahi’s proposed acquisition of Carlton & United Breweries is this Wednesday, January 22, ...
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China: China Resources Beer expects at least 30% full-year net profit increase

China Resources Beer expects full-year net profit to increase by at least 30 percent year-on-year, the Hong Kong Standard reported on January 20. This is mainly attributable to the decline in ...
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Ireland: Irish drinks brands diversifying into new and emerging markets

The US was the largest market for Irish drinks exports in 2019, followed by the UK, France, Germany and Canada, RTE.ie reported on January 20. But the Irish drinks industry continues ...
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Brazil: Ambev aims at ending plastic pollution in packaging

Brazilian beverages company Ambev SA has set an ambitious target of eliminating plastic pollution in its packaging by 2025, in a push that an executive said on January 20 has ...
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Croatia: Craft breweries aspiring to increase market share from current 2-3%

Beers produced by craft- and microbreweries are getting more and more popular in Croatia, and currently some 80 breweries of this kind are aspiring to increase their market share from ...
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Vietnam: Vietnam's new drunk-driving law makes beer sales drop

Vietnam’s new get-tough-on-drunk-driving law is reining in one of the world’s fastest-growing beer markets, the Bangkok Post reported on January 21. Beer sales in the country have dropped by at least ...
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USA: Molson Coors acquires Detroit’s largest brewery

Detroit’s largest brewery has been sold to the craft beer division of Molson Coors, Fox17 reported on January 22. The sale of Atwater Brewery to Tenth and Blake is expected to ...
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USA, MS: Craft Advisory Brewing coming to Ocean Springs soon

There will soon be another after hours hot spot in South Mississippi. With an extensive beer menu, craft sodas and great food, the new Craft Advisory Brewing will offer a ...
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USA, NC: Primal Brewery targeting April opening in Belmont

Primal Brewery has snagged a 15,500-square-foot space in Belmont as it looks to ramp up production, WSOC Charlotte reported on January 14. The Huntersville brewery has signed a deal for the ...
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USA, TX: Busted Sandal Brewing Co. to open second location in San Antonio

San Antonio microbrewery Busted Sandal Brewing Co. will soon bring its craft brews to a second location at 14743 Old Bandera Road, Unit 5, the San Antonio Current reported on ...
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