United Breweries to exit unprofitable states as costs soar and beer pricing stays stuck

The company says it won’t subsidize losses

United Breweries, the maker of Kingfisher beer, is planning to withdraw from unprofitable regions after soaring input costs and rigid state-controlled pricing squeeze margins. With profitability taking a hit, the company says it will make hard choices on supply levels, promotions, and which markets to prioritize to protect financial viability.