Alcoholic Beverages
Saudi Arabia quietly expands alcohol access as hospitality sector watches for signals
Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to its sole licensed alcohol outlet in Riyadh, allowing non-Muslims with premium residency status to purchase beverages previously restricted to diplomats.
Alcoholic Beverages
Diageo completes East African Breweries sale to Asahi for US$2.3B
Diageo has agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings for US$2.3 billion, marking the UK spirits giant’s final major African brewing divestment as it accelerates...
Alcoholic Beverages
EU-Mercosur trade deal: Export-oriented food sectors demand swift signature
Ten European F&B industry groups are calling for the immediate signing of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement ahead of a crucial European Council vote, asserting that the 25-year-old deal is essential for competitiveness and...
