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Thu 08 Aug 2008Heineken says 2008 a challenging year for beer sector
LOWER ALCOHOL consumption levels mean 2008 will prove to be “another challenging year” for the beer industry, Heineken Ireland said yesterday as it published half-year results showing a 3 per cent rise in turnover and “static” sales volumes.
The company, which employs 420 people in Ireland, increased its turnover to €156 million despite a 0.4 per cent decline in the total Irish beer market over the period.
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