Beverages – Trade & Market Updates

Nation urged to replace sugar-heavy imports with natural juices to save forex, curb obesity, and create 60,000 jobs.

Joint venture partner Tata withholds capital until Starbucks shifts to leaner, India-specific model focused on profitability.

Lotte Chilsung axes two 20ℓ draft beer lines, reallocates capacity, and ramps investment in non-alcoholic and functional beer segments.

New African Coffee Hub aims to send consolidated, origin-certified African beans directly from Tanger Med to global markets.

Rehabilitated SN-BRAFASO brewery reopens with 600,000 hl capacity, promising 200 jobs and driving local beverage production.