Germany: Beer cartel trial opens in Germany

A judicial trial concerning a group of breweries which were accused of forming an illegal beer cartel in Germany opened at the Duesseldorf Higher Regional Court on June 13, Xinhua ...
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The Philippines: San Miguel Corp. to build five to six new breweries in the Philippines

Philippines’ diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is planning to put up five to six new breweries worth around $250 million each in the country, in a bid to bring ...
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Ethiopia: Soufflet to build malting factory in Ethiopia

French grain group Soufflet will build a malting factory in Ethiopia, its first project in Africa, with an initial production target of 60,000 tonnes, the company said on June 14. Malteries ...
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World: New report shows demand for craft beer not likely to slow down any time soon

Consumer demand for artisan beer is not likely to slow down any time soon, according to a new report from a global science company, The Morning Advertiser reported on June ...
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South Africa: SABMiller confirms commitment to business transformation still part of long-term business plans

SABMiller has briefed Parliament’s portfolio committee on economic development on its progress in meeting the conditions for its merger with global brewery giant AB InBev, saying its commitment to business ...
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World: AB InBev’s partnership with 2018 World Cup should bode well for the brewer

The 2018 World Cup in Russia is upon us. Budweiser, one of the key brands of Anheuser-Busch InBev, is the global beer sponsor of the sporting event. Partnering with such ...
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Italy: Eight out of ten Italians drink beer

Eight out of 10 Italians drink beer and 70% favour special brews, a DOXA survey for the Birra Moretti Observatory said on June 14. The number of beer drinkers has risen ...
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Japan & Myanmar: Kirin’s Myanmar subsidiary admits donating to Myanmar army during Rohingya crisis

The Japanese government has been urged to investigate “immoral” payments made by a subsidiary of one of the country’s most popular breweries that appears to have gone to Myanmar’s military, ...
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Tanzania: Confederation of Tanzania Industries calls for improvement of business environment for producers of beer and spirits

The Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) has called on the government to improve the business environment for manufactures of beers and spirits, The Citizen reported on June 14. In the event, ...
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USA: MillerCoors might consider raising prices to compensate for higher aluminium tariffs

Getting buzzed on a 12-pack of Coors may be about to get more expensive for the US consumers, TheStreet.com reported on June 14. MillerCoors, the maker of Miller Lite and Coors ...
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