date:Oct 25, 2012
While most other regions saw an increase in volumes and revenues, western Europe, which provided just under half of the Dutch brewer's revenue last year, continues to suffer declining demand. Group sales there fell 2.1 percent in the third quarter.
Heineken, which also makes Amstel beer and Strongbow cider, said consumer caution also led to low single-digit sales declines in Britain, the Netherlands and Spain, although beer volumes rose in France and Italy.
Heineken shares have steadily rise