Carlsberg hikes prices after significant jump in costs

Carlsberg told investors that revenues grew by 8% to 16.4 billion Danish krone (£1.95 billion) over the three months to March.

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Brewing firm Carlsberg said it hiked prices over the first quarter of the year in order to offset “significantly” higher costs.

The company, which also brews Tuborg and Brooklyn beer, said it is “uncertain” how recent increases will affect the amount of its beer bought by customers.

It came as Carlsberg told investors that revenues grew by 8% to 16.4 billion Danish krone (£1.95 billion) over the three months to March.