Beverages – African & Middle East News
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CCBA relaunches Sobo Cocopina and Cherryplum in Malawi
CCBA restores the original taste of Sobo favourites in Malawi while Coca-Cola Uganda expands its packaging portfolio with a new affordable 1L PET bottle.
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Global wine consumption falls again in 2025 as economic pressures, changing consumer trends weigh on demand
Global wine demand declined for the seventh consecutive year in 2025 as inflation, changing consumer habits and trade disruptions continued to pressure the industry.
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Billionaire Mohammed Dewji to invest US$50.4M in Mombasa soft drinks plant
MeTL Group plans to establish a carbonated drinks factory in Mombasa as part of its expansion into Kenya’s beverage, energy and hospitality sectors.
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Asahi secures regulatory approval for majority stake acquisition in East African Breweries
Asahi has received regulatory exemptions in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to proceed with its acquisition of a controlling stake in East African Breweries.
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Gen Z, Gen Alpha drive identity-led beverage trends – Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper’s latest report shows younger consumers are reshaping beverage choices through identity, mood-driven consumption and digital influence.