Beverages – World News

The four breweries control more than 90% of Japan’s domestic beer market, with investigators examining alleged coordination of retail price increases.

The acquisition gives Constellation full ownership of the zero-sugar RTD brand and adds a growing sports drink segment to its beverage portfolio.

Karnataka collected Rs 3,377.88 crore from beer during April-September, while total excise revenue reached Rs 22,191.63 crore in the first half of 2026-27.

The acquisitions of two existing PepsiCo bottlers will strengthen Carlsberg’s South Caucasus operations and expand its multi-beverage portfolio across the region.

The court ruling follows months of uncertainty over Clerc’s position, while Castel’s boards maintain that the decision does not alter the group’s operational governance.