Research - Asia Pacific giants expand horizons
By Euromonitor International | 18 July 2008
The Asia Pacific region is home to some of the world's largest spirits producers though many of them are focused predominantly on their domestic markets. Others, however, are expanding their international horizons. Jeremy Cunnington of Euromonitor International looks at three of the region's most prominent spirits producers, Suntory, United Spirits (UB Group) and Thai Beverage.
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The Asia Pacific region is home to some of the world's largest spirits producers though many of them are focused predominantly on their domestic markets. Others, however, are expanding their international horizons. Jeremy Cunnington of Euromonitor International looks at three of the region's most prominent spirits producers, Suntory, United Spirits (UB Group) and Thai Beverage.

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