Vietnam. Carlsberg starts new line at Hue brewery
Carlsberg Viet Nam has put into operation its new canning line (number 4) at Hue Brewery, located in Phu Bai Industry Zone in Hue City. (more…)
India. Finally, Tamil Nadu administration shuts seven Tasmac shops
he district administration has shut seven Tasmac shops in Coimbatore at Singanallur (opposite ESI hospital), Perur Chettipalayam, Cheripalayam, Sundarapuram and Vadachittur when members of AIDWA had protested. Two shops at Kinathukidavu were also shut down. (more…)
China. AB InBev plans to close a brewery in Zhejiang Province
It became known today that Anheuser-BuschInBev, one of the leaders of the Chinese beer market, plans to close its brewery in Zhejiang Province, Zhoushan district. (more…)
India. Vijay Mallya out of country, SC notice to appear before court within 2 weeks
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to beleaguered Vijay Mallya and asked him to respond within two weeks on pleas filed by consortium of 13 banks, led by State Bank of India. (more…)
China’s taste for craft offers fizz for global brewers
Small-scale brewers from Brooklyn to Beijing are tapping growing demand from cosmopolitan Chinese consumers for high-end beers, a trend which could also help global brewing giants finally unlock frothier profits in the world’s largest beer market. (more…)
Malaysia. Guinness: Beer, stout price hike may drive up illegal consumption
Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB) today expressed concern that a hike in excise duties for beer and stout may drive up demand for illicit alcohol. (more…)
Beer giants struggle in China market chill
Competition is fierce in China’s beer industry as purveyors of alcoholic beverages battle for market share amid reverberations from acquisitions by the global giants. (more…)
China. New CR Snow team will have to work on the company’s profitability
The merger of two brewing giants AB InBev and SABMiller against the background of the Chinese beer market drop provided an opportunity for China Resources Beer cheaply buy back shares from the foreign partner. (more…)
C&C bids to push Magners brand in Thailand
C&C, the company behind Bulmers cider, has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Asian drinks giant San Miguel. (more…)
Could Singapore have its own craft beer boom?
Craft Singapore, the city-state’s first-ever craft beer festival, launches Friday in hopes of luring lager and ale guzzlers to more independent fare. (more…)