Sarah ChenFood
Japan Probes 4 Major Brewers over Wholesale Price Fixing
The Fair Trade Commission is investigating Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory across a domestic beer market where volume has fallen 40 per cent since its mid-1990s peak.
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Sarah ChenGeneral
Heineken Activates F1 Campaigns as Motorsport Returns to Malaysia After 9 Years
The brewer deployed trackside branding, concert tie-ins with Axwell and Martin Garrix, and nationwide bar viewing parties.
Maria SantosGeneral
Guinness Launches Zero Alcohol Stout in Singapore Across Retail and on Trade Channels
Diageo brings Guinness 0.0 to its first Southeast Asian market, securing listings in three supermarket chains and major e-commerce platforms from late October.
Wei ZhangFood
AB InBev Adds Functional Beers and Smaller Packs to Target Frugal Shoppers
The brewer will expand into zero-alcohol drinks with added protein, canned cocktails and an energy drink segment it values at $25 billion.
Wei ZhangFood
Good Drinks Australia and Molson Coors Launch Miller Dry 3.5 per Cent
Sold in 355ml bottle and can formats, the lower-carb lager carries a recommended retail price of $19 per six-pack.
Rajiv MenonFood
Southern Alps Brewing Launches NZ Low-Gluten Lager for $27 to $30
The Marlborough-based Moa Brewing Company brand released the 4.8 per cent ABV drink in 330ml 12-packs.
Aiko TanakaFood
DB Breweries Rolls Out Draught Zero-Alcohol Beer to 300 Venues
Following Auckland trials in April, the brewer prepares a national draught rollout ahead of the peak summer trading period.
Rajiv MenonFood
Cascade Brewery Debuts First Mid-Strength Beer, Expanding Portfolio with Cascade Draught 3.5
Cascade Brewery, a long-standing Tasmanian beer maker, has diversified its product range by launching a new mid-strength beer — Cascade Draught 3.5 per cent. This venture marks the first time the company has introduced a mid-strength variation of its…
Aiko TanakaFood
Heineken Thrives in First Half of Fiscal Year Despite Cutting 3000 Jobs
Heineken, the renowned brewing titan, has reported a substantial surge in growth during the first half of this fiscal year, following its decision to eliminate 3000 roles within the organization. The company declared a $24.3 billion revenue during this…
Minjun ParkFood
Singha Beer Heiress Withdraws Ungrateful Child Suit Amidst Family Scandal
On Wednesday, a mother from one of Thailand’s wealthiest families officially withdrew the lawsuit she lodged against her son under the “ungrateful child law.” The litigation stemmed from accusations her son, Siranudh “Psi” Scott, made against his older…
Maria SantosFood
Heinz and Heineken Unveil Limited-Edition Combo: Beer Meets Ketchup in Epic 150-Year Brand Collaboration
Iconic brands Heinz and Heineken have teamed up to release a unique, limited-edition six-pack that combines their popular ketchup and beer products. This creative collaboration is not introducing a new consumption trend, but rather capitalizes on an already…
Aiko TanakaFood
New Leadership Horizons: Nigel Parsons Takes Reins as Asahi’s Europe and International Division CEO
Nigel Parsons has been announced as the new CEO of Asahi’s Europe and International (AEI) segment, succeeding Dragos Constantinescu who is set to leave his position at the end of June. Parsons is slated to officially take over during the latter part of this…
Aiko TanakaFood
Thai Beer Tycoon Dismisses Family Exec Following Brothers Abuse Claims
A prominent member of Thailand’s Bhirombhakdi family, known for their control of Singha Beer, was dismissed from the family’s business empire due to allegations of sexual abuse. The dismissal followed several days of public controversy ignited by the…
Maria SantosFood
Australian Spirits Industry Outraged as Tax Relief Measures Favor Beer Over Liquor
In Australia, the spirits industry is set to miss out on tax relief measures currently extended to the beer industry, following a failed debate on alcohol taxation in the Senate. The Failed Amendment An amendment proposed to extend the excise freeze,…
Aiko TanakaFood
Better Beer Unveils ‘Halfy’: A Low-Calorie, Low-Alcohol Lager Answering the Call for Moderation
Better Beer, a leading brewery company, has introduced Halfy, an ultra-low-carbohydrate lager that contains half the alcoholic content of its flagship product, the zero-carb Better Beer. New Addition to the Product Range The newly launched Halfy joins Better…
Wei ZhangFood
“Savor Summer with Aldi’s Exclusive Tropicaldi XPA: Hawke’s Brewing Co’s Craft Beer Now Supermarket-Chic!”
Hawke’s Brewing Co. has embarked on a unique collaboration with Aldi to introduce Tropicaldi XPA, marking the brewery’s first venture alongside a supermarket. Dan Warner, Aldi’s buying director, expressed that the primary objective behind the launch is to…