World: Heineken reports Q1 net profit of 94 mln euros versus 299 mln in Q1 2019 Heineken N.V. reported net profit of 94 million euros for the first three months of 2020 compared to 299 million euros in the prior year, impacted by the volume drop . . . get full article 20 April, 2020
Germany: Oktoberfest cancelled for the first time since World War II Bavaria on April 21 cancelled the iconic Oktoberfest for the first time since World War II dealing a fresh blow to Germany's beer industry already hard hit by the coronavirus . . . get full article 20 April, 2020
Mexico: Mexico debates whether beer is ‘essential’ amid coronavirus pandemic Perhaps one of the most heated debates in Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic — after disagreements about personal protective equipment and testing — is the burning issue of whether beer . . . get full article 20 April, 2020
Australia: Alcohol sales down and big brewers step up to try and help venues Overall alcohol sales and volumes are down between at least 10 and 30 per cent according to Alcohol Beverages Australia, as the big brewers step up to try and help . . . get full article 20 April, 2020
UK: Pubs could remain on lockdown until at least Christmas Britain's pubs could remain on lockdown until at least Christmas thanks to the coronavirus pandemic in a "massive blow" to the trade, the Mirror reported on April 20.
Cabinet Office minister . . . get full article 20 April, 2020
