Rwanda: Rwanda’s Bralirwa starts local production of Heineken beer

Rwanda’s biggest brewer, Bralirwa, has started production of Heineken beer at its plant in the country’s western Gisenyi province, in a move meant to reduce retail prices and boost sales ...
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UK: Alcohol-free beer sales up 33% yoy

Beck’s Blue remains the top dog in the non-alcoholic beer sector in the UK, but it has seen its market share eroded by a plethora of newcomers to the category, ...
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Japan: Nomura Holdings and Carlyle Group seeking to acquire Japan’s fifth-largest brewer Orion Breweries

Orion Breweries' prospects for winning over more drinkers in U.S. and Asian markets, helped by its brand recognition among American military personnel and tourists, put the unlisted Japanese beer on ...
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South Korea: Heineken Korea under customs scrutiny for import prices manipulations

Heineken Korea Co., a local branch of Dutch brewing company, is under scrutiny by the Korean customs authority for allegedly manipulating original import prices of its beer brands to lower ...
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South Korea: Beer imports up 18% in 2018

South Korea’s imports of alcoholic beverages exceeded US$1 billion for the first time last year despite the economic slump, with beer and wine leading the growth, the Chosun Ilbo reported ...
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Nigeria: Guinness Plc’s brewery damaged by fire

Property worth millions of naira was lost at the weekend when fire gutted part of Guinness Plc brewery at Unity Garden Estate in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government of Abia State, ...
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Australia: November feed barley exports go mostly to Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have bought 110,095 tonnes, or 96 per cent, of the 114,643 tonnes of feed barley Australia exported in November, according to the latest ...
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Japan: Japan imports more whiskey to cover shortage of local produce

Whiskey imports from unexpected places are increasing in Japan to cover the shortage of Japanese-made spirits caused by the growing popularity of highballs, the Asahi Shimbun reported on January 21. In ...
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USA & Malaysia: Brooklyn Brewery’s beer now available on draft in Malaysia

Craft beer from Brooklyn Brewery is now available on draft in Malaysia, Star2.com reported on January 19. Two expressions from the renowned American brewery are currently on tap at The Good ...
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USA, OK: Stronger ales now allowed for sale in Oklahoma grocery and convenience stores

Beer snobs are raising their mugs to a stronger brew in three states that once forbade grocers from selling anything but low-alcohol brands, and the changes could indirectly chill the ...
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