Heineken NV reported lower profits in the first-half, despite seeing a boost in global beer volumes. The company said that its earning was hit by aluminum costs as well as investments in e-commerce and technology upgrades, among others.

Consolidated beer volumes was up by 3.1%, with brand Heineken® growing 6.9% and in double-digits in Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, Nigeria, UK, Portugal, Germany and Romania. The company notes that Heineken® zero alcohol has expanded to 51 markets across the globe.