The decline in sales volume was mainly due to reduction in the consumption of beer last year as a result of the inflation, with the price raise partly including the increase in power, gas, raw material and fuel prices from producers to sale points, though Bermas was unable to raise prices too much in order to keep its customers, the company said.

Net profit stood at RON1.46 million in 2022, down 12% on 2021.

(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)