Kenya: Kenyan beer firm asks court to block Diageo's $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi

A Kenyan beer distribution firm has filed a case at Kenya's High Court seeking to block Diageo's $2.3 billion sale of its local subsidiary EABL to Japan's Asahi Holdings over ...
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India: United Breweries launches new Kingfisher Smooth beer

Bengaluru-based United Breweries Limited (UBL), part of the HEINEKEN Company, has launched Kingfisher Smooth, that expands the Kingfisher portfolio within India’s mainstream strong beer segment, The Hindu Business Line reported ...
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USA, PA: 21 Locks Brewing Company closes after less than one year in business

After less than a year open, 21 Locks Brewing Company has announced its closure in social media posts just a few days before the New Year, Breweries in PA reported ...
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India: Shanishvara Alcobev acquires land for new greenfield brewery in Wada, Palghar district

Shanishvara Alcobev Asia Pvt Ltd has finalised the acquisition of land for a new greenfield brewery in Wada, Palghar district, marking a key step in expanding its manufacturing footprint in ...
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UK: RAGT completes acquisition of Syngenta’s malting barley seeds business

RAGT and Syngenta announced on January 6 that RAGT has completed the acquisition of Syngenta’s malting barley seeds business. The transaction was initially announced on 20th November 2025 and is now ...
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Brazil: Brazil becomes second-largest market for Johnie Walker whiskey

Brazilians’ increasing interest in alcoholic drinks other than beer has led the British multinational Diageo to double its revenue in the country between 2019 and 2025. This made Brazil the ...
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Ireland: Drinks Ireland research shows sector is vital to local economies

Drinks Ireland has published new research showing clear public recognition of the industry’s important role in supporting local economies, as well as the strong continuation of moderate and responsible drinking. The ...
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South Korea: Number of beer pubs up in Korea but average sales decline

The number of beer pubs has grown in South Korea, but average sales are on the decline. As overall alcohol consumption falls, analysts say the sector has been affected by ...
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USA: AB InBev to spend US$30m to upgrade Jacksonville, Florida brewery

The US arm of AB InBev is set to spend US$30m to upgrade production and packaging operations at its Jacksonville, Florida brewery and can plant, Global Drinks Intel reported on ...
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USA: AB InBev reacquires stake in US container plant

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV will reacquire a 49.9% stake in its US metal container plants from a consortium of institutional investors led and advised by Apollo Global Management Inc. in a ...
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