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Anadolu Efes Biracilik ve Malt Sanayi AS produces and distributes beer, sparkling, and still beverages under several brand names. It has joint control over Coca-Cola Icecek, which has the rights to sell Coca-Cola products in Turkey, Pakistan, Central Asia, and the Middle East. The group operates in two segments: Beer Operations (Beer Group) and Soft Drinks Operations (Soft Drinks), and the majority of its revenue is generated from the soft drinks segment.

Athletic Brewing is a Stratford, Connecticut-headquartered craft brewery producing non-alcoholic beers using natural ingredients and traditional brewing methods. The company offers varieties like Run Wild IPA and Upside Dawn Golden Ale distributed in all 50 US states and select international markets. Athletic Brewing operates a 100,000-barrel production facility in Connecticut with additional brewing in San Diego. Founded in 2017 by Bill Shufelt and John Walker, it leads the NA beer category with millions of cans sold annually.

Nestle Nigeria PLC is a food and beverage company. It is involved in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of food products. The firm has categorized its products into Baby foods, Coffee, Culinary, Dairy, Drinks, and Recipes. It develops and markets its products under brands such as Cerelac, Nescafe, Nido, Maggi, Milo, etc. The company has Food and Beverage reportable segments. The food segment engaged in the production and sale of Maggi, Cerelac, SMA, Nan, Lactogen, and Golden Morn. The beverages segment consists of the production and sale of Milo, Chocomilo, Nido, Nescafe, Milo ready-to-drink, and Nestle Pure Life. The food segment generates the majority of the revenue. The majority of the revenue is generated from Nigeria.

AVI Ltd owns and manages a portfolio of various brands, with various product categories such as hot beverages, biscuits and snacks, frozen food, personal care products, cosmetics, and fashion supplies. These brands share the group's IT, finance, human resources, logistics, marketing, and procurement services. Its reportable segments are: Food and Beverage brands (comprising Entyce Beverages, Snackworks, and I&J), Fashion brands (comprising its Personal Care and Footwear & Apparel brands), and Corporate. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food and Beverage brands segment, which includes its brands offering tea, coffee, creamer, sweet and savoury biscuits, baked and fried potatoes, maize snacks, seafood, etc. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from South Africa.

Yankershop Food Co Ltd is a Chinese company engaged in research, production, processing and selling of food products. Its product portfolio includes preserved fruits, bean products, nut roasted seeds, meat products, fish products, vegetarian products, pastry products, and full mouth roasted seeds and nuts, among others.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co is engaged in the production and distribution of dairy products, beverages, and various foodstuffs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Poland, and certain other Gulf and Arab countries. The company operates in two segments: Drinks, which include milk and juice products; and Non- drinks, which include ice creams, tomato paste, cheese and snacks.

Carabao Group PCL manufactures and distributes energy drinks, water, and coffee under different brand names through its subsidiaries. It operates in three reportable segments: Manufacture and distribution of drinks under Group's trademark, Distribution of OEM products under Group's trademark, and Distribution of other products. A majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Manufacture and distribution of drinks under Group's trademark segment, which manufactures and sells carbonated and non-carbonated energy drinks, coffee, sports drinks, and vitamin-C drinks through Carabao and Woody C plus brands. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the domestic market, and the rest from overseas markets like the United Kingdom, and other regions.

Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.

Boston Beer is a top player in high-end malt beverages and adjacent categories in the US, with strong positions in craft beer, flavored malt beverages, hard cider, and hard seltzer. The bulk of volume and revenue is concentrated in four brands: Samuel Adams, Angry Orchard, Twisted Tea, and Truly. Beverages are produced using a hybrid model leveraging both in-house capacities and third-party breweries through contract arrangements. While the firm is required to use distributors to reach end markets, including retailers and on-premises operators, it also employs 500 internal sales representatives to educate the market about its products. The firm generates almost all sales in the US.

Nigerian Breweries PLC is a Brewing firm. The company's principal activities are brewing, marketing, and selling lager, stout, non-alcoholic malt, and soft drinks. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Nigeria and also has a presence in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States of America, Canada, some parts of Africa, and parts of the Middle East and Asia. The company's brands include Star, Goldberg, Turbo King, Ace Bitters, Gulder, Maltina, Legend Extra Stout, Amstel Malta, Heineken, Maltina Sip-it, Fayrouz, Goldberg, Malta Gold, and others.

Shaanxi Xifeng Liquor Co., Ltd. is a Fufeng-based liquor producer in Shaanxi province, China. Renowned for Xifengjiu, a traditional fen-flavor spirit made from sorghum and wheat, it offers collector's editions such as the colorful Xifeng wine series, sea of wine aging series, old green bottle series, six-year and fifteen-year series, Huashan on Sword series, and national flower porcelain series via sxxfj.com.

Spadel SA produces and markets mineral water, lemonade, and fruit juices. The company also sells water coolers and dispensers. It produces brands of natural mineral water, spring water, and refreshing beverages. Its products are marketed under the brand names Spa, Bru, Wattwiller, Carola, and Brecon.

East African Breweries PLC is a branded alcohol beverage company. The firm and its subsidiaries are involved in the marketing, production, and distribution of a collection of brands that range from beer, spirits, and adult non-alcoholic drinks. The company has invested in breweries, distilleries, support industries, and a distribution network across the region. The firm derives its revenue mainly from brewing, marketing, and selling of drinks, malt, and barley. Its geographical segments include Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from Kenya.

Naixuecha is a Shenzhen-headquartered new-style tea chain founded in 2015 under Shenzhen Goods Road Restaurant Management. The brand serves fresh tea drinks paired with soft European breads, targeting urban women aged 20-35, with tea bases refreshed every four hours. By 2023, it operates more than 1,500 directly managed stores across over 100 Chinese cities and Southeast Asia. Naixuecha reached unicorn status in 2018 at a 6 billion yuan valuation and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in June 2021.

Promasidor is a Lagos, Nigeria-headquartered manufacturer of consumer food products distributed in 30 African countries. The company produces Onga seasoning cubes, Cowbell powdered milk, and Top Tea beverages, holding 40% market share in Nigeria's stock cube segment. Promasidor operates factories in Angola, DRC, and Ghana, sourcing local grains for Amila cereals. Founded in 1979, it employs 7,000 people and partners with Unilever for distribution networks.

Thai President Foods PCL is a Thailand-based manufacturer and distributor of instant noodles, semi-instant foods, and biscuit products. Some of its brands include Mama, Ruski, Bissin, Thai Chef, and Bamee. It operates in six segments: Instant noodles and semi-instant foods, Biscuits, Bakery, Packaging, Fruit Juice, and Others, of which a majority of the revenue is derived from the Instant noodles segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the domestic market.

Olipop is a Los Angeles-based beverage company producing prebiotic sodas with 9 grams of plant fiber per can across 17 flavors like Vintage Cola and Peaches & Cream. Distributed in over 25,000 US stores including Whole Foods and Target, its drinks feature botanicals and low sugar for gut health. Founded in 2017, Olipop uses chicory root and cassava fibers clinically shown to support microbiome balance.

Shuyishao Xiancao is a Guangzhou-based beverage manufacturer producing ready-to-drink grass jelly teas, milk teas, coffees, and desserts. The company supplies chain stores with low-sugar formulations using fresh ingredients, distributing products through supermarkets and vending machines in southern China.