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China: Heineken’s licensed beer volume in China up by nearly 30% in first half 2026
Heineken said its licensed beer volume in China grew by nearly 30% in the first half of 2026, a sharp gain in a market that has remained weak overall and . . .
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07 August, 2026
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Japan: Kirin Holdings reports increase in H1 2026 net profit and revenue
Kirin Holdings Company Limited, a Japanese beer and beverage company, on August 7 reported a rise in net profit and revenue for the first half of fiscal 2026. In addition, . . .
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07 August, 2026
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World: Diageo reveals 27.2% decline in operating profit and 3% decline in net sales in FY 2026
In its fiscal 26 preliminary results, Diageo has revealed a 27.2% decline in operating profit and a 3% decline in net sales as the world’s largest spirits group continues to . . .
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07 August, 2026
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Kenya: East African Breweries rules out investment slump ahead of takeover by Asahi
East African Breweries is planning for life after Diageo, with the transition now the company's top strategic priority, The Star reported on August 7.
The brewer said its focus has shifted . . .
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07 August, 2026
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China: Mainstream lager-style beer loses market share in year to June 2026
China’s beer market is showing a sharp split between its biggest traditional segment and a smaller group of flavored and specialty products, according to retail sales data for the 12 . . .
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07 August, 2026
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EU: Beer exports decline by 11% in 2025
In 2025, the EU exported 3.2 bn litres of beer containing alcohol to countries outside the EU, a decline of 11 per cent compared with 2024, while importing 0.5 bn . . .
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07 August, 2026
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Africa: Africa becomes Diageo's fastest-growing major market in the year to June 30
Diageo’s organic operating profit in Africa jumped 43.5% in the year ended June 30, 2026, the strongest growth across its major geographic regions, according to preliminary results released on August . . .
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07 August, 2026
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Kenya: Kenya’s East African Breweries sees annual pretax profit rise 43%
Kenya’s East African Breweries said on August 6 its pretax profit rose 43% in the full year to end-June, lifted by increased revenues.
The brewer said profit jumped to 27.66 billion . . .
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06 August, 2026
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China: Beer market poised for a transformative leap
China's beer market is poised for a transformative leap that will reshape public perceptions entirely, 36KR reported on August 6.
Most people's impression of domestic Chinese beer is still stuck on . . .
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06 August, 2026
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