Russia & Denmark: Carlsberg returns to profit thanks in part to sale of Russian subsidiary

Danish brewer Carlsberg said on February 6 that it returned to profit in 2024 thanks in part to completing the sale of its Russian subsidiary. Like many Western companies Carlsberg sought ...
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World: Pernod Ricard reports decline in sales amid trade tensions

Just a week before it was due to announce its half-year results to the end of December, Pernod Ricard has taken the unusual step of advancing their publication as speculation ...
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Cyprus: Beer sales up 6.3% in January but exports drop to zero

Cyprus beer sales rose 6.3% year-on-year to 1.82 million litres in January 2025, the country’s statistical service said on February 6. The increase was driven entirely by domestic market growth, which ...
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USA: Beer remains leader of on-premise sales in the US

The U.S. on-premise market, where drinks are consumed at bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, is showing intriguing shifts, according to the latest On Premise Measurement (OPM) data from CGA by NIQ. ...
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USA: Beer Purchasers’ Index shows the highest January reading since 2021

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for January 2025. January’s results show the highest January reading since 2021, while continuing to reflect an overall ...
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USA: Asahi names new Managing Director of Asahi Beer USA and Octopi Brewing

Paul Verdu has been appointed as Managing Director of Asahi Beer USA, Inc. (AB USA) and Octopi Brewing, LLC (Octopi), both part of Asahi Europe & International, to lead the ...
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USA, NJ: Red White & Brew to serve its last beer on February 16

A popular local brewery in Audubon will serve its last beer in 11 days. Red White & Brew points to rising costs and family obligations as the main reasons for ...
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South Korea: Online sales ban hurts soju and beer makers in Korea

Korea's soju and beer companies claim the ban on online liquor sales is hurting their market competitiveness, as imported liquors have grown their pies in the market, The Korea Times ...
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World: Diageo removes sales forecast blaming Trump tariffs uncertainty

Drinks giant Diageo DEO failed to provide a future sales forecast on February 4, because of uncertainty around President Trump’s tariffs twists. The news sent DEO stock down over 1% ...
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Belgium: Strike breaks out at AB InBev brewery in Hoegaarden

A strike broke out at AB InBev in Hoegaarden on February 4, according to the ACV union and confirmed by company management, The Brussels Times reported. Approximately 150 out of the ...
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