South Korea: Giants struggling to sell whisky in South Korea

Following news that Edrington is closing its office in South Korea, new data reveals why spirits giants are struggling to sell Scotch in the region, The Drinks Business reported on ...
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France: Survey shows wheat, winter barley area decline this year

The area sown with soft wheat for this year's harvest in France, the European Union's biggest grain producer, is estimated to have declined by 10% compared with 2019 to a ...
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Myanmar: Chang beer still smuggled into Myanmar despite local production

Months after Emerald Brewery began producing Chang in Yangon, large quantities of the Thai beer are still being smuggled openly across the border at Myawaddy in a racket dominated by ...
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UK: UK drinks industry embarks on low-alcohol trend

The UK drinks industry has embarked on a detox that extends beyond January with companies racing to bring out “nolo” (no- or low-alcohol) beers, spirits and cocktails to satisfy a ...
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Australia: Deadline for ACCC submissions on Asahi-CUB deal is January 22

The deadline for interested parties to make submissions to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) regarding Asahi’s proposed acquisition of Carlton & United Breweries is this Wednesday, January 22, ...
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China: China Resources Beer expects at least 30% full-year net profit increase

China Resources Beer expects full-year net profit to increase by at least 30 percent year-on-year, the Hong Kong Standard reported on January 20. This is mainly attributable to the decline in ...
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Ireland: Irish drinks brands diversifying into new and emerging markets

The US was the largest market for Irish drinks exports in 2019, followed by the UK, France, Germany and Canada, RTE.ie reported on January 20. But the Irish drinks industry continues ...
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Brazil: Ambev aims at ending plastic pollution in packaging

Brazilian beverages company Ambev SA has set an ambitious target of eliminating plastic pollution in its packaging by 2025, in a push that an executive said on January 20 has ...
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USA, WA: Brick West Brewing Co. now open in downtown Spokane

After more than a year of construction, Brick West Brewing Co. is now open on the west end of downtown Spokane, The Spokesman-Review reported on January 16. The brewer opened its ...
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USA, CA: Oak and Otter Brewing Co. holds grand opening in San Luis Obispo

Oak and Otter Brewing Co. celebrated its grand opening in San Luis Obsipo Saturday, January 18, KSBY San Luis Obispo News reported. The company moved into the former space of 7 ...
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