UK: Scotch Whisky Association taking cautious approach to weak pound

This week's dramatic fall in the value of the pound might seem to be a boon for Scotland's exporters, so why are many firms reacting cautiously to the news? Leonard Russell ...
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Japan: Consumers squirrel away beer ahead of impending price hikes

Beer sales typically decrease after the long, hot summer has ended, but they are continuing to rise in September as impending price hikes have consumers bucking that trend as they ...
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Thailand: ThaiBev committed to spending 5-8 bln baht on expansion

Despite the uncertain global economic outlook, Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), the Singapore-listed food and beverage company, says it remains committed to spending 5-8 billion baht to expand its businesses next year, ...
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USA, LA & FL: Urban South Brewing buying Florida-based Perfect Plain Brewing Company

Urban South Brewery, the 6-year-old beer-maker based on Tchoupitoulas Street, is buying Perfect Plain Brewing Company, a small craft beer operation in Pensacola, Florida, nola.com reported on September 27. The acquisition ...
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Russia: EU’s crop monitoring service raises Russia’s barley, wheat forecasts

The European Union's crop monitoring service MARS on September 26 raised its projections for Russia's 2022 wheat crop to 95.0 million tonnes from 88.8 million tonnes forecast in June, now ...
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World: Study identifies the world’s top whisky-consuming countries

A recent study has identified France, India and the US among the top Scotch whisky-consuming countries, the Augustman reported on September 27. The global business environment of Scotch whisky is overseen ...
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South Korea: Diageo to revoke Windsor whisky management rights given to Bayside Private Equity and Metis Private Equity

London-based global alcoholic beverage company Diageo plc announced on September 27 it plans to revoke the management rights of the Windsor whisky brand previously given to the Bayside Private Equity ...
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Nigeria: John Masunga appointed as the new CEO of Guinness Nigeria

John Masunga has been appointed as the new CEO of Guinness Nigeria, a subsidiary of Diageo, The Standard reported on September 27. A press statement says the Board of Guinness Nigeria ...
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Vietnam: ThaiBev well-positioned to reclaim its lead in Southeast Asia through Sabeco

Thai Beverage Group will not be letting go of its "crown jewel," Vietnam's Sabeco Brewery, especially as beer consumption is recovering in the booming economy, the Nikkei Asia reported on ...
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USA, WI: Eagle Park Brewing Company announces acquisition of Milwaukee Brewing Company

Milwaukee Brewing Company has been acquired by Eagle Park Brewing Company, according to a press release from Eagle Park issued on Monday, September 26. The release notes that Eagle Park will ...
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