India: Diageo plays down reports of planned United Spirits delisting

Diageo, the world’s largest premium drinks group, is reportedly planning to delist its Indian division, United Spirits (USL), by buying out minority shareholders in a deal that could be worth ...
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UK: Prospect of restrictions to pubs reopening major problem for brewing giants

On a typical Friday evening in May, the White Horse pub in London’s Brixton neighborhood might go through 20 or more kegs of lagers and ales as hundreds of revelers ...
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Australia & China: China’s import tariff on Australian barley could boost volume of Australian malt exports

The news that China has imposed a tariff of 80 per cent on Australian barley has hit the industry hard, but the market may be able to find a partial ...
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South Korea: Hite Jinro swings into positive territory in Q1

South Korean brewer Hite Jinro swung into positive territory YoY in 1Q20 with consolidated operating profit of KRW56.1 bln, BusinessKorea reported on May 19. It came as an earnings surprise, ...
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Thailand & Vietnam: Thai craft brewers find brewing easier in Vietnam

Factories are not the only business moving into Vietnam — Thai craft beer has found an unlikely home in the neighbouring country, thanks to stiff regulations that keep small players ...
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Ireland: Sales of alcohol outstrip increase in grocery purchases

Sales of alcohol in Ireland and the UK have outstripped the increase in grocery purchases sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, Independent.ie reported on May 18. That is in marked contrast ...
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EU: Brewers finally getting good news as sales show strong growth trends in four weeks to April 19

Heineken NV, Anheuser-Busch InBev NV and other brewers are finally getting good news amid the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, which forced the closure of restaurants, bars and pubs in ...
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China & Australia: China’s anti-dumping duties on Australian barley ‘significant and devastating hit’ to industry

China’s imposed anti-dumping duties on Australian barley could wipe more than half a billion dollars in value off the industry, according to a farmers group, as the levy is condemned ...
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USA, CA: Wild Parrot Brewing Company setting up new location in Pasadena

Pasadena residents John and Kirsten Jackson, owners of Wild Parrot Brewing Company, have announced they’re setting up a new location on East Colorado Blvd., and will share a renovated space ...
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USA, NJ: 902 Brewing opens its doors in the midst of the pandemic

After six years, 902 Brewing’s doors officially opened on May 12 in the midst of a pandemic. The rooftop deck may not be open nor the bar finished, but the ...
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