Asahi’s NZ bid signifies move away from Japan, says analysts
Asahi’s alleged bid for a New Zealand beverage manufacturer is a move to expand from the “limited” Japanese market, according to analysts.
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‘Self manufacture’ trend forces Amcor to close US packaging plant
Amcor Rigid Plastics has said it will close one of its US packaging plants at the end of this year as demand has been hit by the growing trend for ‘self-manufacture’ among brand owners.
UK tax cut for low-alcohol beer will have no major impact on industry, Euromonitor
The UK tax duty reduction on reduced alcoholic beer will not have a strong impact on the beer industry, at least not in the short-term, according to Euromonitor.