Beverages
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Coca-Cola HBC raises US$481m for sustainability scheme in green bond issuance
SWITZERLAND – Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC), the world’s third-largest Coca-Cola anchor bottler in terms of volume, has raised €500m (US$481.15m) for sustainability schemes in…
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Bühler develops new tech to cut emissions and improve efficiencies for beer producers
GERMANY – Swiss equipment manufacturer Bühler has developed a digital service, branded MontBlanc, which measures and recommends to beer producers the appropriate fan speed for…
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AB InBev eyes fortunes beyond beer, speeds up entry into global premium categories
INDIA – Anheuser-Busch InBev has plans to launch a series of whiskies, gins, and RTDs in the world’s largest whiskey market, India, as part of…
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Kirin Holdings seeks to invest more in Indian craft beer maker Bira 91 amid shrinking sales in Japan
INDIA – Japanese beverage giant Kirin Holdings is finalizing talks to invest US$70 million in Indian craft beer maker Bira 91 (Bira), doubling down on…
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Kenyan manufacturers oppose planned rise in excise tax, express fears it will hurt businesses
KENYA – Kenyans are staring at more costly beer, juice, wine, water, and confectioneries starting next month as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) moves to…