Beer

Asia Cracks Down on Excessive Drinking

Thailand will ban alcohol sales near universities and technical colleges, putting the nation at the forefront of efforts in Asia to curb consumption. Un...

Portugal Bans Wine and Beer Sales to Minors

The consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under 18 is now prohibited in Portugal. The new law does away with the distinction betwe...

Italian Beer Consumption Down Due to Tax Hikes

Italian beer consumption dropped by three per cent in the first five months of 2015 due to higher taxes, claims a study commissioned by the Associatio...

Big Beer Fight Looms in Myanmar as Brewers Stumble in Europe

Big beer’s latest quest for growth has Heineken on a collision course with Carlsberg. Both brewers are seeking to exploit the potential of Myanmar...

Heineken To Premier New 'Extracold' Bottles In Paris

Heineken International is to premier its new “Extracold” bottle today (2 July) in Paris – a new packaging innovation which allows the wor...

SABMiller Agrees to Acquire Meantime to Add U.K. Craft Beers

SABMiller Plc agreed to buy Meantime Brewing Co. of the U.K. as the world’s second-biggest brewer looks to fast-growing craft beer amid stagnant sale...

SABMiller Sees No End To Tough Conditions As Profit Stagnates

SABMiller Plc, the world’s second-biggest brewer, said that it expects the business climate to remain challenging, as it reported stagnant full-year...