The global outlook series on the Beer Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. An easy guide to What, Why, When, How, Where, and Who of an industry, the global outlook series offers the reader a bird’s eye view of the global Beer industry. Annotated with 23 information-rich tables presenting market data findings, and analytical research projections, the entire discussion allows the reader to build a macro-level perception of the industry by gaining insights into selective noteworthy trends, issues, technology developments, recent mergers, acquisitions, corporate developments, and unique regional market dynamics (per capita consumption, leading brands by product category, beer sales by product type, and country, and leading players by sales and production). Regional markets researched and abstracted include US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Australia & New Zealand, China, India, South Korea, Brazil, and Peru. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 678 companies worldwide.