Beverages
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Nigerian Breweries cultivates local barley to cut US$150M import billl, build domestic supply chain
Nigerian Breweries successfully pilots local barley cultivation with smallholder farmers, aiming to reduce imports and develop a sustainable domestic barley supply chain for Nigeria’s brewing industry.
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Karnataka to end alcohol price controls from April 2026, introduce strength-based excise system
Karnataka plans to remove alcohol price controls and introduce a strength-based excise duty system from April 2026, giving producers more pricing freedom in one of India’s largest liquor markets.
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda launches 10L Rwenzori water pack
The water pack is designed for households and workplaces seeking convenient, affordable bulk hydration across the country.
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Coca-Cola İçecek appoints Ahmet Kürşad Ertin as CEO
Turkish Coca-Cola bottler Coca-Cola İçecek names Ahmet Kürşad Ertin as CEO from July 2026 while reporting strong 2025 volume and revenue growth despite a challenging economic environment.
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Brown-Forman beats Q3 expectations as whiskey demand, RTD sales support performance
Brown-Forman surpassed third-quarter expectations as demand for Jack Daniel’s and ready-to-drink beverages supported results despite sales declines in developed markets such as Canada and the United States.