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Beverages – African & Middle East News
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EABL net earnings jump 37.7% as lower finance costs boost half-year results
Lower finance costs and steady regional conditions lift EABL earnings, prompting a higher interim dividend declaration.
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South Africa wine exports fall 4.7% in 2025 as global demand softens
Despite lower volumes, South African wine exporters recorded resilient value growth in packaged wine and strong gains across African markets.
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DIBAN, labour unions protest NAFDAC’s sachet alcohol ban, warn of job losses and over US$2B investment risk
Industry groups and unions urge Nigeria’s regulator to suspend the sachet alcohol ban, citing jobs, investments and economic stability.
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Beyond Meat launches sparkling protein drinks as it looks beyond plant-based meat
The company has entered the beverage space with a limited release of plant-based protein drinks sold online.
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Zimbabwe trade unions file complaint against Varun Beverages over alleged labour law violations
Unions accuse Varun Beverages Zimbabwe of blocking union activities and breaching labour rights at its bottling operations.