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Market research firm The Freedonia Group announced that the world demand for beer containers will grow nearly 3% per year to 315 billion units in 2005. Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia will lead the demand.

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Glass bottles will show faster gains than metal cans, despite cans continuing to supplant glass in most countries. More details are available in “World Beer Containers,” a 327-page study selling for $4군 from the Freedonia Group. Phone: 440/684-9600, or visit www.freedoniagroup.com.

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