UK: AB InBev opens its second de-alcoholisation unit in Europe

AB InBev’s UK business division has opened the group’s second de-alcoholisation unit in Europe to increase the production capacity of its alcohol-free beers, Global Drinks Intel reported on December 8. Budweiser ...
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UK: Diageo's Belfast workers to resume strike action over pay dispute

Britain's Unite union said on December 9 some workers at Diageo's Belfast packaging site voted to reject the company's improved pay offer and resume a previously suspended eight-day strike action ...
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Vietnam: ThaiBev reaffirms long-term commitment to Vietnam

Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Vietnam following a high-level meeting in Hanoi with the country’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, underscoring the Group’s confidence in ...
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Argentina: Argentina reduces export duties on barley, other cereals

Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo took to social media on December 9 to announce a “permanent reduction” in export duties on a large number of agricultural products, including soybeans, maize, ...
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Germany: Hop farmers expecting disruptions due to overproduction and lower alcohol sales

German hop farmers are expecting disruption in the industry due to overproduction and a further decline in Germany's alcohol consumption. The harvest in 2025 was lower than in the previous year, ...
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World: New Heineken research reveals “major cultural shift” in alcohol consumption

The tide is turning on boozing, with top brewery bosses admitting they are seeing a massive shift in how we consume alcohol, The Standard reported on December 9. Heineken has released ...
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UK: Diageo to launch Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London on December 11

Diageo has announced the opening of Guinness Open Gate Brewery, a new £73m visitor experience and working microbrewery in London’s Covent Garden, Drinks International reported on December 9. The 54,000ft venue ...
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South Korea: HiteJinro changes CEO after 14-year tenure

HiteJinro announced on December 8 that it has promoted Jang In-seop, 58 years old, head of the management division, to vice president and designated him as CEO. Kim In-gyu, 63 ...
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Vietnam: Sabeco sees $3.7 billion drop

The sharp decline in Sabeco’s share price has wiped out more than 70 percent of the value of the stake that Thaibev, owned by a Thai billionaire, acquired at the ...
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USA, WA: Ghostfish Brewing Co. buys former Pike Brewery production facility in Seattle

Ghostfish Brewing Co. has acquired the former Pike Brewery production facility in Seattle, securing a major expansion that reshapes its future capacity and distribution strategy, Craft Brewing Business reported on ...
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