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Heineken tests global coding standard

By  Ahmed ElAmin

Heineken has teamed up with IBM and a shipping company to test the use of a global coding standard in simplifying customs clearance for the company's beer exports.

Depressed consumers hit beer sales, says S&N

By  Chris Mercer

Poor consumer confidence across Western Europe dented growth at UK brewer Scottish & Newcastle in the third quarter and is likely to continue into next year, worsened by a pub smoking ban in Britain.