New horizon of “Miller Brands Ukraine”

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In March 2011 the general manager of Private Joint Stock Company “Miller Brands Ukraine” (formerly Closed Joint-Stock Company “Sarmat”) Igor Tikhonov summarized the results of the work which has been performed by the company for two and a half years since the day of Donetsk enterprise SABMIller plc purchase. Integration into the framework of the parent company is completed. The main strategic mission of Ukrainian subdivision today is to create a coherent portfolio of brands, which could include international and local trademarks. “Sarmat” brand was the foundation which served as the basis for license brands emergence and growth but in the course of time its role will become of minor importance. (more…)

Ukraine. The Beer Market Analysis

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Consumption polarization is the main trend of the market – the economy and premium segments grow due to the sales of mass beer sorts. Carlsberg Group and SABMiller seized the opportunity given by this trend and increased their market share yet the mainstream leaders companies AB InBev and “Obolon” saw some market share decline. The retail beer price becomes still more important as brewing companies got involved into price competition. They keep the prices for economy brands down, propose bonus packages and inexpensive license brands. But in spite of the actions of international companies, the market shares of small producers and import continue to grow. (more…)

Beer Business (Pivnoe Delo) #2-2011

Beer Business (Pivnoe Delo) #2-2011
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Ukraine. The Beer Market Analysis Prices and price segments Companies and brands positions The regional picture of beer consumption New horizon of “Miller Brands Ukraine” Barley and malt: review of 2010, trends of 2011 Malt: still at the bottom Barley: waiting for new harvest The leading producers

Molson Coors Brings Carling to Ukraine

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Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP) announced today that it has launched Carling in Ukraine, Eastern Europe’s second largest beer market, through a commercial joint venture with Obolon Company, a leading Ukraine brewer. (more…)

Japan’s Asahi to Keep Hyogo Brewery Open Another Year

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Japan’s Asahi Breweries Ltd. said that it will put off closing its Nishinomiya plant by one year to the end of August 2012 since power shortages at Tohoku and Kanto facilities will hamper efforts to raise output. (more…)

Philippines’ San Miguel eyes share offer for brewery

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* Says in talks with Kirin on San Miguel Brewery share sale
* Plans to put up breweries in Laos, Cambodia
* To open 4 additional bottling plants in Philippines (Recasts, adds comments after stockholders’ meeting) (more…)