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Brazil: Heineken acquires control of Better Drinks behind Praya beer and Baer-Mate sparkling tea
Heineken has agreed to acquire control of Better Drinks, the Brazilian company behind Praya beer and Baer-Mate sparkling tea, InvestNews reported. The Dutch brewer will hold 100% of Better Drinks' . . .
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04 November, 2026
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The Philippines: San Miguel Brewery reports a 14-percent decline in January-September net income
San Miguel Food and Beverage Inc. (SMFB) saw its net income decline by 9 percent to P30.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026 as rising costs and weaker . . .
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04 November, 2026
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Germany: Bitburger says Benediktiner beer annual sales reached 500,000 hectolitres for the first time
Bitburger Braugruppe said Tuesday that Benediktiner Weissbräu has reached annual sales of 500,000 hectoliters for the first time, a milestone for the German beer brand the group created with Bavaria’s . . .
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04 November, 2026
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Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries reports strong performance for the nine months to September 30
Nigerian Breweries Plc has reported a strong performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, recording revenue of N1.10 trillion, a 5% increase from N1.05 trillion in the corresponding . . .
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04 November, 2026
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USA: Tilray Brands cuts its U.S. brewing network from 10 facilities to six
Tilray Brands has cut its U.S. brewing network from 10 facilities to six as it tries to reduce costs and improve profits in its beer business, according to American Craft . . .
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04 November, 2026
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India & UK: India agrees to cut tariffs on bulk Scotch whisky
India has assured drinks industry representatives that bulk Scotch whisky imports will qualify for the reduced 75% tariff under its trade agreement with Britain. The move could resolve a dispute . . .
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04 November, 2026
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USA: Anheuser-Busch CEO to leave his role at the end of November
Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth, who heads up AB InBev’s North American business, will leave his role at the end of the month, The Drinks Business reported on November 3.
Whitworth is . . .
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04 November, 2026
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South Africa: Consumers cut back on beer as food and fuel costs rise
Rising food and fuel costs are putting pressure on lower-income consumers and weighing on beer sales at the country’s largest brewer, South African Breweries (SAB), its CEO says.
Richard Rivett-Carnac said . . .
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04 November, 2026
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Ghana: Guinness Ghana’s quarterly sales jump 50%
Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC grew revenue by about 50 per cent in the three months to 30 September, NewsGhana calculations from its 15-month accounts show, after a weak . . .
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02 November, 2026
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