Kenya: Ban on social gatherings leads to decline in beer sales

The directive on social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus disease, and the subsequent drop in the consumption of alcohol, has proved that drinking has little to do with ...
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Thailand: Sakon Nakhon province bans sale of alcohol until at least April 16

As Thailand seeks to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, a crackdown on the sale of alcoholic beverages has become one option, after a province of more than 1 ...
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USA: Stone Brewing’s war against MillerCoors headed to trial

A David-versus-Goliath beer industry fight will go to trial after a federal judge ruled a jury must decide whether MillerCoors violated San Diego brewer Stone Brewing’s trademark during a marketing ...
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USA, MT: Barley acres expected to stay at least stable this year

Weather will have the final word, as it always does, but barley could hold its ground — literally — this year in Montana, which leads the nation in acres of ...
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Spain: Alcohol distribution companies pledging millions to help Spain’s struggling bars and restaurants

Alcohol distribution companies are pledging millions to help Spain’s 315,000 establishments and nearly 1.7 million hospitality and catering workers facing an uncertain future due to the coronavirus crisis, the Euro ...
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Japan: Brewers from overseas adding to Japan’s craft beer diversity

Craft beer can be found just about anywhere in Japan, with each brew made from local ingredients to create a variety of regional tastes. Adding to this heady mix have ...
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Russia: Agriculture Ministry proposes to limit grain exports for three months

Russia's Agriculture Ministry has proposed to limit grain exports for three months, it said on March 27, prompting concern among traders that the measures by the world's largest wheat exporter ...
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China: Tsingtao Brewery sees 30.2% net profit increase in 2019

Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd, China's major brewery and producer of Tsingtao Beer, saw net profit rise 30.2 percent year-on-year to 1.85 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) in 2019, the company announced ...
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Vietnam: Beer consumption down by up to 50% in January-February due to COVID-19 and new penalties for drink drivers

Vietnam’s brewery companies have lowered their profit targets due to a severe drop in sales consumption caused by COVID-19 and strict new penalties for drink drivers, the Viet Nam News ...
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World: Heineken appoint new presidents of Europe and Asia Pacific regions

Heineken N.V. announced on March 26 the appointments of Soren Hagh as President of the Europe region and Jacco van der Linden as President of the Asia Pacific region, both ...
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