USA: Constellation Brands acquires minority stake in Black Button Distilling

Victor, NY-based Constellation Brands announced on February 5 that it had acquired a minority stake in craft spirits maker Black Button Distilling, whose production facility and tasting room is on ...
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USA: Heineken expanding Dos Equis Mexican Pale Ale to off-premise in select states

Heineken is expanding its Dos Equis Mexican Pale Ale to the off-premise in select US states after several months trialling the beer in on-premise accounts, FoodBev.com reported on February 1. The ...
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Canada: Barley trade quiet due to bitter cold

The barley trade in Canada has been quiet in the last few weeks as the prairies have suffered from bitter cold temperatures with most regions recording -30°C, CMBTC reported on ...
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USA, FL: Proof Brewing Company relocates to larger space in Tallahassee

Tallahassee brewery is now back up and running after relocating to South Monroe Street, WCTV reported on February 1. Proof Brewing Company announced that it would leave its location at Rail ...
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USA, TX: Two Docs Brewing Co. welcomes first customers in Lubbock

Two Docs Brewing Co. was welcoming customers for the first time in downtown Lubbock on February 1, EverythingLubbock.com reported. Tyson Purdy, the brewery's co-owner, said they have a limited selection, but ...
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USA, IN: Hoosier Brewing Company preparing to open in downtown Greenwood

A brewery that left Franklin two years after receiving more than $100,000 from the city to improve its business is setting up shop in a historic Greenwood building, the Daily ...
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USA, VA: Tabol Brewing opens its doors in Richmond

The Richmond brewery wave officially has spilled into the city’s Northside. Tabol Brewing opened during the weekend at 704 Dawn St. near Battery Park, RichmondBizSense reported on February 4. Founders Nic Caudle ...
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Russia: Beer sales drop despite FIFA’s World Cup

Russia’s beer and beer-like beverages dropped last year despite FIFA’s World Cup, Interfax reported on January 31. According to preliminary statistics, sales declined to 72.22 mln hl, which is 0.2% less ...
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Thailand & Vietnam: ThaiBev increases stake in Sabeco’s majority shareholder to 99%

ThaiBev, through its subsidiary BeerCo, has reached an agreement to acquire another 50 per cent in Vietnam F&B Alliance, the entity that currently owns nearly 54 per cent of Vietnamese ...
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Zimbabwe: AB InBev to place over $120 mln in unremitted dividends to help reduce pressure on Delta Corporation

Delta Corporation's anchor shareholder, AB InBev, will place over $120 million in unremitted dividends and fees in Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) savings bonds thereby reducing pressure on the demand ...
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