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Heineken benefits from long summer and sees beer sales rise

Heineken reported a strong financial quarter with sales volume up 6 percent and total revenue growing by 10 percent. The growth was driven by demand in Asian markets, favorable summer weather in Europe, and an increased preference for non-alcoholic beer.

Heineken, the world's second-largest brewer, has reported significant growth in sales for its recent quarter. The company saw its total sales volume rise by more than 6 percent to reach 76 million hectoliters, while total revenue increased by 10 percent to 9.6 billion euros. This growth was fueled by strong demand in Asian markets such as Vietnam, China, and India, as well as resilient performance across Africa and the Middle East. Additionally, the company benefited from favorable summer weather conditions throughout Europe.

A key driver of Heineken's success is the rising popularity of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages, which experienced double-digit growth. Currently, non-alcoholic options account for nearly 9 percent of total consumption. Looking ahead, Heineken remains optimistic, projecting a profit increase of between 2 and 6 percent for the year. The brewer anticipates that consumer behavior will stay largely consistent across its global markets despite shifting economic conditions.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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