The head of Carlsberg has downplayed a proposed ban on PET beer bottles in Russia, adding that he thinks it is not likely to become law.
Russian deputy Viktor Zvagelsky introduced a bill earlier in the year that now includes a proposal to ban sales of PET beer bottles by January 1, 2013. (more…)
Because it is “only” about beer and not regularly taken too seriously, citizens sometimes deny themselves the exquisite pleasure of watching money and power manipulate politics in the state Legislature. (more…)
Russia is threatening to ban sales of PET beer bottles but a new report from Pira indicates that the global popularity of the plastic among brewers is on the increase. (more…)
Carlsberg A/S, the world’s fourth- largest brewer, reported a 38 percent increase in first-quarter operating profit, helped by a rebound in Russia’s beer market. (more…)
Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd (APB) on Tuesday announced that Group profit before interest and taxation (PBIT) for the six months ended 31 March 2011 rose by S$86.1 million or 34% to S$340.9 million. Excluding translation differences, gestation loss and the impact of acquisitions and disposals, organic PBIT grew 28%. (more…)
The brewing industry has racked up $142bn worth of deals in the past five years, according to Bloomberg, but some analysts say the “big one” has yet to come. (more…)
CRAFT BREWERS ALLIANCE, INC. (Nasdaq:HOOK – News) has scheduled a question and answer conference call for Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. PDT (11:30 a.m. EDT). The purpose of the conference call is to answer questions related to the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, which will be summarized in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2011. (more…)
Beer maker Anheuser-Busch, the U.S. subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, has named Paul Chibe to lead its marketing in the U.S. (more…)
Ukraine’s western city of Lvov plans to host a beer festival during the UEFA Euro 2012, an organiser said. (more…)
Heineken NV (HEIN.AS), the world’s third-largest brewer by volume, is considering making an offer for Brazilian brewer Primo Schincariol Industria de Cervejas e Refrigerantes SA, Bloomberg reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. (more…)
