Beverages

Carlsberg Malaysia has introduced Chongqing Beer to Malaysia, marking the Chinese lager’s first Southeast Asian launch with local production and nationwide distribution beginning in June.

New EU wine regulations introduce stricter labeling standards, expanded rules for low-alcohol wines, and simplified export requirements for producers across global markets.

The U.S. alcohol market remained under pressure in Q1 2026 as consumers traded down to cheaper products while ready-to-drink cocktails continued recording strong growth.

Asahi has named Nigel Parsons as CEO of its Europe and International division, with Andrew Bailey serving as interim chief during the leadership transition.

Treasury Wine Estates has sold Rouge Homme back to its founding Redman family, marking a historic return of the Coonawarra wine label after decades of corporate ownership.