Heineken NV (HEIA), the world’s third- biggest brewer by volume, and partner Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd. plan to boost profitability in China by focusing on premium beer in the world’s fastest-growing major economy. (more…)
Craft Retail Dollars Up 18 % on 14 % Volume Growth (more…)
The Kremlin plans to sell alcoholic and soft drinks under its own brand to increase revenue, RBC Daily reported, citing Victor Khrekov, an official in President Dmitry Medvedev’s administration. (more…)
Heineken and Facebook today announced a global partnership, which will see the two companies collaborate on digital campaigns for Heineken’s brands around the world. The new partnership further strengthens Heineken’s leadership position in the digital space. (more…)
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (ABI) workers at production and distribution sites in Belgium will strike this morning to protest the failure of negotiations for a new labor agreement for the coming two years, Belga newswire reported, citing a union official. (more…)
The central province of Thua Thien Hue has sold its 50% stake in the Hue Brewery Company to Danish brewer Carlsberg Group, another partner in the joint venture, for VND1.8tn ($93m). (more…)
SABMiller will introduce its third beer, Miller Genuine Draft, in Kenya on 8 December, aiming at the premium segment of the local beer market which is currently catered to by rival beer brands Heineken and Tusker Malt. (more…)
SABMiller announces that it intends to appoint Ari Mervis, currently Managing Director Asia, as Managing Director: Asia Pacific and Chief Executive Officer of Foster’s with effect from 16 December 2011. (more…)
In November 2011 Obolon Corporation started exporting beer to China. (more…)
SABMiller is set to launch its third beer in Kenya on Thursday, setting the stage for deepened rivalry with East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) and Heineken. (more…)
