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China: China’s holiday beer sales fell more than 5% from a year earlier
Beer sales in China appear to have declined by more than 5% from a year earlier during the combined Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period in 2026, according to . . .
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14 October, 2026
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India: United Breweries seeks to expand Heineken beer in Bengal, explores export to north-eastern states and overseas
United Breweries Ltd (UB) has sought a review of Bengal’s excise policy to expand production of Heineken beer in the state and explore exports to north-eastern states and overseas markets, . . .
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14 October, 2026
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UK: Scotch Whisky Association challenges England’s new single malt rule
England’s new geographical indication for whisky has become a point of dispute across the British and Irish spirits industry, with English distillers welcoming a long-sought legal definition for their products . . .
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14 October, 2026
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World: 2025/26 global barley imports to reach second-highest volume on record after 2020/21 - USDA
In trade year 2025/26 (Oct-Sep), global barley imports are forecast to reach almost 35 million tons, the second-highest volume on record after the 37 million tons recorded in 2020/21. Strong . . .
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13 October, 2026
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Japan: Happoshu beer sales volume up 12% year-on-year in September
Sales figures for September released by Japan's four major beer makers on the 13th showed that overall happoshu sales volume rose 12% year-on-year. The increase was driven by last-minute demand . . .
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13 October, 2026
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Cameroon: Boissons du Cameroun expands its beer range
Boissons du Cameroun introduced a new beer brand on October 9, 2026, adding to its product range in a market where it holds a dominant position. The new brand, Mboa, . . .
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13 October, 2026
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Belgium: Soufflet Malt to suspend production at Castle Malting for an indefinite period of time
Soufflet Malt has announced its intention to suspend production at its Castle Malting malthouse in Beloeil, Belgium at the end of December 2026 for an indefinite period of time.
This . . .
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13 October, 2026
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Malaysia: Brewers get reprieve from excise duty hike under budget 2027
Malaysia’s two main brewers are expected to benefit from the government’s decision not to raise excise duties on alcoholic beverages under Budget 2027, providing relief to brewers following last year’s . . .
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13 October, 2026
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India: AB InBev outperforms India’s beer industry in H1 2026
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world’s largest brewing company, outperformed India’s beer industry in the first half of 2026, benefiting from growing consumer demand for premium products, increasing adoption of . . .
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13 October, 2026
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