SABMiller plc Trading Update

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SABMiller plc today provides an update on trading during the six-months ended 30 September 2011. The calculation of the growth rates in this update excludes the effects of acquisitions and disposals on volumes and revenues, unless otherwise stated. (more…)

Suntory denies in talks to buy Danone water assets

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* Suntory dismisses report in talks to buy Danone water business
* Danone looking to sell water assets by year-end -Bloomberg
* Danone CFO declines comment, says water business “still strategic” (more…)

Poland. Carlsberg/Okocim increase market share

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Carlsberg Polska, the third largest player on the Polish beer market, increased its market share in terms of volume by 2.3 p.p. to 17.6% in the 12 month period ending on August 2011, according to CEO Jacek Pastuszka. (more…)

It’s a Beer Recession

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Declining beer consumption may be contributing to the European debt crisis — at least according to a study commissioned by those who brew it. (more…)