Russia: AB InBev and Anadolu Efes Russian JV renamed by Moscow-appointed management

The Russian joint venture between AB InBev and Anadolu Efes of Turkey has changed its name and logo following a decision by Moscow-appointed management, belganewsagency.eu reported on September 2. According to ...
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Japan: Suntory CEO resigns after possible purchase of illegal supplements

Suntory Holdings chairman and CEO Takeshi Niinami has resigned following allegations he purchased supplements containing illegal substances, the company confirmed on September 2. Niinami, 66, one of Japan’s most prominent and ...
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UK: AB InBev’s UK division accumulates losses approaching £200m

The UK division of AB InBev, the brewing behemoth responsible for brands including Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona, has now accumulated losses approaching £200m since its last pre-tax profit, following ...
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Latvia: Leading brewers Valmiermuižas Alus and Cēsu Alus to join forces

Two of the leading breweries in Latvia's northern Vidzeme region are to join forces, LSM reported on September 2. In order to continue developing, craft brewery SIA Valmiermuižas Alus will join ...
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Canada, ON: Ontario premier vows to ‘hurt’ Diageo sales over plant closure plan

The premier of Ontario on September 2 said he would "hurt" Diageo after the world's largest spirits maker announced plans to close a facility in Canada's most populous province, which ...
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USA: Constellation Brands cuts outlook on weak beer demand

Constellation Brands cut its fiscal-year outlook as widespread consumer weakness, including among its core Hispanic demographic, continued to weigh on demand, MSN reported on September 2. The Rochester, N.Y.-based importer of ...
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India: United Breweries commences production of Kingfisher beer in Adhra Pradesh

United Breweries Limited (UBL), part of the HEINEKEN Company, has commenced production of its flagship brand Kingfisher at the recently leased Ilios Brewery in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, The Hindu ...
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Australia: Barley, wheat, canola crop forecasts up from initial estimates

Australia is forecast to product 33.7 million tonnes (Mt) of wheat, 14.5Mt of barley and 6.4Mt of canola, according to estimates released today in ABARES’ quarterly Australian Crop Report. All three ...
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Canada: Beer remains Canada’s top selling alcoholic beverage category in 2023/24

Many Canadians have embraced buying domestically-made products in recent months. Canadians are already plenty patriotic when it comes to buying beer, with domestic brew accounting for almost nine out of ...
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USA, WA: Washington hop crop ‘in a good spot’ this year

Washington hop leaders say this year’s crop is “in a good spot” as harvest gets underway, Capital Press reported on August 29. The Beer Institute, a national trade association ...
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