BEER SALES SUFFERING SAYS EU BREWERS FEDERATION
March 1st, 2009
BY KEITH NUTHALL
THE PRESIDENT of the Brewers of Europe organisation Alberto da Ponte has warned of a "sharp decline in the beer market" across Europe. He told a Brussels symposium: "The recession...taken with other events, such as widespread and recently-introduced smoking bans in pubs and restaurants, is having a very negative impact." The meeting was organised by his group and the EU permanent representation of the Czech government (currently EU president). Brewers of Europe used the occasion to launch a report showing how the drinks ...
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