Companies Operating profit declines 22 per cent at HeinekenHeineken increased the impairment for its Russian business to €201 million
Drinks Guinness-owner Diageo raises price of pint by 4 cent in second hike this yearThe move, which will take effect in August, will affect firm’s entire draught beer portfolio, including Guinness, Carlsberg, Smithwicks, Harp, Rockshore and Hop House 13
Sport Rugby bosses to rethink tactics if alcohol sponsor deals bannedAs European rugby looks to extend the deal with Heineken, growing efforts from the Irish government to break the link between alcohol and sport could affect future deals
Sport European rugby league announces new Heineken Champions Cup format The EPCR Challenge Cup is also due to undergo a shake-up that will see return to multipool system
Russia Heineken launched stout to replace Guinness for Russian marketDrinks giant says it still intends to withdraw from Russia over Ukraine invasion, but has developed new product range selling 72 million litres of beer and soft drinks
The Last Post Matt Cooper: Our relationship with an increasingly dominant China demands scrutinyThe Minister for the Environment’s upcoming state visit to China – a country that has been expanding its influence globally, amid growing security concerns in the West – provides an opportunity for some much-needed public discussions