World's 10 beverage companies projected to see biggest growth

Higher unemployment and rising concern over obesity in the developed economies is increasingly pushing major brewers and soda manufacturers towards the developing market to boost sales.

Let's take a look at beverage companies projected to post biggest growth.

Source: Bloomberg Visual Data

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Kirin Holdings

Net income growth: 62.50 per cent

Sales growth: 3.78 per cent

Earnings per share: 66.41 per cent

Overall rank: 1

Kirin Holdings, which was founded in 1907 in Japan, sells some of the most popular beer brands in Japan, and has operations around the world, including China, Taiwan, Australia, the Philippines, Europe, New Zealand and the United States.

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Heineken International

Net income growth: 39.02 per cent (estimated)

Sales growth: 6.20 per cent (estimated)

Earnings per share: 19.17 per cent (estimated)

Overall rank: 2

Heineken International, which was founded in 1868 in the Netherlands, runs more than 190 breweries in 70 nations and employs 85,000 people around the world.

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Asahi Group Holdings

Net income growth: 25.75 per cent (estimated)

Sales growth: 6.69 per cent (estimated)

Earnings per share: 26.71 per cent (estimated)

Overall rank: 3

Asahi Group Holdings, which was founded in 1949 in Japan, produces alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and food products.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev

Net income growth: 7.11 per cent (estimated)

Sales growth: 9.35 per cent (estimated)

Earnings per share: 5.29 per cent (estimated)

Overall rank: 4

Anheuser-Busch InBev, which was founded in 1366 in Belgium, manufactures about 200 beer brands around the world.

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Diageo

Net income growth: 5.35 per cent (estimated)

Sales growth: 3.94 per cent (estimated)

Earnings per share: 4.12 per cent (estimated)

Overall rank: 5

Diageo, which was founded in 1886 in United Kingdom, produces, distills, brews, bottles, packages, and distributes spirits, beer, wine, and ready to drink beverages around the world.

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SABMiller

Net income growth: 4.63 per cent (estimated)

Sales growth: Minus 0.17 per cent (estimated)

Earnings per share: 3.90 per cent (estimated)

Overall rank: 6

SABMiller, which was founded in 1895 in United Kingdom, produces and sells beer, soft drinks, and fruit juices.

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Carlsberg

Net income growth: 4.58 per cent (estimated)

Sales growth: Minus 0.25 per cent (estimated)

Earnings per share: 3.88 per cent (estimated)

Overall rank: 7

Carlsberg, which was founded in 1847 in Denmark, sells beer and other beverages mainly in Europe and Asia.

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PepsiCo

Net income growth: 4.57 per cent (estimated)

Sales growth: 1.50 per cent (estimated)

Earnings per share: 5.56 per cent (estimated)

Overall rank: 8

PepsiCo, which was founded in 1898 in United States, is one of the biggest food and beverage companies in the world.

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Coca-Cola

Net income growth: 2.01 per cent (estimated)

Sales growth: Minus 1.64 per cent (estimated)

Earnings per share: 3.93 per cent (estimated)

Overall rank: 9

Coca-Cola, which was founded in 1886 in United States, manufactures, markets, and sells non-alcoholic beverages around the world.

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Nestle

Net income growth: 1.64 per cent (estimated)

Sales growth: 1.22 per cent (estimated)

Earnings per share: 2.21 per cent (estimated)

Overall rank: 10

Nestle, which was founded in 1866 in Switzerland, manufactures and sells nutrition, health, and wellness products around the world.