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Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook
Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook
Economy
by  AFP

Dutch brewer Heineken sold less beer in the first half of the year, it announced Monday, as a slump in sales in Europe and the US failed to offset better performance in Asia. Heineken said total sales were 14.2 billion euros in the first half year, compared with 14.8 billion euros in the first six months of 2024.

US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakers
US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakers
Economy
by  AFP

French wine producers, already reeling from a downturn in their market, still do not know how bitter a taste the US tariffs on wine will leave on their palates. Sunday's announcement of a trade deal between the United States and the European Union did not clear up what tariffs European wine and spirits producers will face in the United States.