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AB InBev Sees Only 'Moderate' 2019 Profit Growth After Weak Q3

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest beer maker, reported lower-than-expected profit in the third quarter and said it now only expected moderate profi...

Bulmers-Owner Reports €875m Net Revenue In First Half

Bulmers cider manufacturer the C&C Group has revealed that its net revenue rose 13.5% to €874.9 million, while its operating profit rose 9.2%...

Brewer Heineken Curbs Profit Hopes As Americas Slip

Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, forecast operating profit this year would be at the lower end of its previous guidance after an unexpected dip...

Empowering Consumers

Patricia Callan, director of Drinks Ireland explains why the federation has signed up to the European-wide Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) relating to th...

Hong Kong Tourism Fall Hits Cognac Sales At Rémy Cointreau

French spirits maker Rémy Cointreau said falling tourism in Hong Kong hurt cognac sales in its second quarter, as a revenue decline deepened across...

Five Lamps Open Brewery At Former Palace Hotel Premises

Hand crafted beer brand Five Lamps has officially opened a brewery and visitor centre in the premises which previously housed the Palace Hotel, on Cam...

Asahi CEO Bets On Better Tasting Alcohol-Free Beers; Pauses Acquisition Spree

Asahi Group Holdings' chief executive Akiyoshi Koji is betting on alcohol-free beer to drive global profits in coming years, leveraging Japanese techn...

Writers’ Tears Only Global Brand To Get Two Nods In Whiskey Advocate

Walsh Whiskey has announced that its Writers’ Tears is the only brand in the world to have two expressions included in the autumn edition of Whisky A...