Copenhagen: Danish brewer Carlsberg said successful launches in Russia of Somersby cider and Eve, a fruit-flavoured malt beverage aimed at women, meant it could look to products other than core brands for growth.

Brewing giant Carlsberg lifted its target for profits growth today after securing a bigger slice of key markets including the UK.

Scottish & Newcastle continued to frustrate Carlsberg and Heineken today after the UK firm rejected another takeover approach from the brewing giants.