Brazil: Heineken to build $353 mln brewery in Minas Gerais

Heineken NV intends to build a brewery in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, the state government and the company said in separate statements on December 18.

The Dutch brewer continues to expand its presence in South America's largest nation.

Heineken did not mention a value, but the state government said the company planned to invest 1.8 billion reais ($353 million).

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