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Corona beer maker says US sales remain strong despite virus outbreak

Published Sat, Feb 29, 2020 · 12:30 AM — Updated Fri, Dec 15, 2023 · 10:46 PM

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    [BENGALURU] Corona beer maker Constellation Brands Inc said on Friday sales of its Corona Extra beer remained strong in the United States in the four weeks to Feb 16, amid the rapid global spread of the coronavirus.

    The Modelo Especial beer maker also said all units supporting its beer business are seeing positive sales trends for the brand thus far in 2020 despite claims about the impact of the coronavirus on its business.

    There have been a few media reports inaccurately claiming sales of the beer were being impacted by the virus, a Constellation spokesman said.

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