Beverages

The new bottling system will produce up to 20,000 bottles per hour and expand local packaging capacity for Asahi Super Dry and other beverage brands.

Authorities have closed more than 140 companies, recalled hundreds of alcohol brands and forwarded 97 illicit alcohol cases for prosecution since July 20.

The potential Bursa Malaysia listing would value ZUS Coffee at about RM4 billion as the rapidly expanding chain strengthens its Southeast Asian footprint.

Stronger margins and improved profitability at 3corações helped Strauss offset lower coffee sales caused by currency pressures and falling green coffee prices.

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