Beverages
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Global spirits overtake wine in volume – IWSR
Global spirits volumes have surpassed wine for the first time since 1990, as RTDs surge and consumption shifts toward emerging markets, according to IWSR’s latest global beverage alcohol forecast.
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AB InBev extends FIFA World Cup sponsorship through 2030
AB InBev extends its FIFA World Cup partnership through 2030, strengthening a decades-long sponsorship tied to global football tournaments, including the centenary 2030 edition across multiple host nations.
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Coca-Cola HBC to invest US$1.28B in Egypt by 2030
New investments and expanded production capacity are set to strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional manufacturing and export hub for Coca-Cola HBC.
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UK Ready-to-Drink alcohol sales reach US$814.7M as consumers shift away from traditional spirits
Growing demand for canned cocktails, spirit mixes and hard seltzers is reshaping alcohol purchasing habits in Britain’s retail market.
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Tamil Nadu enforces strict ban on liquor sales to individuals below 21
New measures require age verification and stricter compliance by licensed clubs and hotels to curb underage drinking and promote responsible alcohol consumption.