Production of beer back up 2%

SÃO PAULO-according to preliminary data of the control System for the production of beverages (Sicobe), internal revenue service, in 2013, beer production totaled 13.464 billion, decreased by 2% before 2012. The physical production of soft drinks had fallen 3.7 percent, to 15.561 billion liters. Inflation, the high indebtedness of households and an increase of income fall short in the year hurt sales of the items. For 2014, FIFA World Cup and hold the elections industry optimism.