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ThaiBev’s spirits and food businesses recorded growth, while beer and non-alcoholic beverage revenue declined amid currency effects and softer Thai market conditions.

The new Jameson Reserve Series expression combines five oak cask types and draws on a whiskey-making tradition dating back to the brand’s earliest recipes.

Strategic divestments strengthened Olam’s balance sheet as lower commodity prices and volumes weighed on revenue and operating earnings during the first half.

KCP Sugar’s quarterly performance was supported by higher operating revenue and investment gains, while the company cautioned that seasonal factors affect the interpretation of quarterly results.

Food group records a quarterly sales volume of 2 million tonnes.