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Asia: Heineken’s brewing costs in Asia pushed up by rising fuel costs
Rising fuel costs triggered by the Iran war are pushing up Heineken’s brewing costs in Asia, according to Asia-Pacific President Jacco van der Linden.
“We see that coming through in our . . .
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29 September, 2026
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UK: Dry weather pushes wheat and barley yields below average
The UK’s 2026 cereal harvest has drawn to a close with yields for several major crops well below recent averages, underlining the impact of a prolonged period of dry weather . . .
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29 September, 2026
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Ireland: Whisky industry calls for spirits excise duty cut by 10%
Ireland’s whisky industry is asking the government to cut spirits excise duty by 10% in the country’s 2027 budget, arguing that the sector is facing growing cost pressure even as . . .
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29 September, 2026
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UK: Beer duty freeze could support 7,100 jobs, British Beer and Pub Association says
Britain’s main beer and pub trade group said on September 24 that freezing beer duty and increasing tax relief for draught beer in the next Budget could support or create . . .
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29 September, 2026
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UK: UK whisky exports rise to £2.5 in H1 2026
The United Kingdom imported less wine in the first half of 2026 while increasing exports of whisky and gin, according to a recent trade analysis published by the Food and . . .
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29 September, 2026
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Japan & India: Suntory reportedly in talks to acquire up to 15% stake in India’s Allied Blenders and Distillers
Suntory is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake of up to 15% in Allied Blenders and Distillers as it seeks to expand its presence in India, The Drinks Business . . .
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29 September, 2026
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UK: Workers at Diageo’s Cameronbridge distillery in Fife begin 16 planned strike days
Workers at Diageo’s Cameronbridge distillery in Fife began the first of 16 planned strike days on Monday, September 28, opening a labor dispute that unions say could disrupt production at . . .
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29 September, 2026
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Vietnam: Sabeco could post stronger earnings this year, NHSV forecasts
Sabeco could post stronger earnings this year even as sales growth remains modest, with NH Securities Vietnam forecasting that the brewer’s profit after tax will rise to 4.9 trillion Vietnamese . . .
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29 September, 2026
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Thailand: ThaiBev changes management structure and names a new president
Bangkok-headquartered Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) has changed its management structure and named a new president, The Spirits Business reported on September 28.
From 1 October, three senior executives within the group – . . .
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29 September, 2026
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