Japan: Sapporo likely to report 5% hike in group operating profit and increased beer sales Sapporo Holdings will likely lift group operating profit 5% to roughly 21 billion yen ($185 million) in the year ending December 2017 on Japanese sales of its core beer offering . . . get full article 18 January, 2017
India: Diageo considering majority stake increase in United Spirits - sources Diageo is considering increasing its majority stake in Indian whiskey producer United Spirits, people familiar with the matter said, as the British maker of Johnnie Walker scotch strengthens its hold . . . get full article 18 January, 2017
The Philippines: San Miguel Corporation planning new $300 mln brewery San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will spend $300 million to construct a new brewery and bottling plant in Cagayan de Oro City and expand its existing facility in Sta Rosa in . . . get full article 18 January, 2017
