Strong business in pubs and restaurants helped Germany's Bitburger Brewery record increased turnover in 2023 despite a drop in overall sales. Bitburger saw turnover jump by 6.4% to €776 million ($835 million) in 2023, even as sales dipped by 1.4%, the company announced on Thursday. The brewers sold 3.7% more beer in the catering business and increased turnover in that segment by 12.9%. A drop in retail sales dragged down overall volume, with retail declining by 2.9% compared to the previous year