Asahi Holds Onto Lead Over Kirin in Japan

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Asahi Breweries Ltd. maintained its position as Japan’s biggest beermaker last year, widening its market-share advantage over Kirin Holdings Co. as demand in the nation fell for a seventh straight year. (more…)

SABMiller launches China trial for Miller Genuine Draft

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SABMiller plc (SAB.L) one of the world’s leading brewers, today announces that China Resources Snow Breweries Limited (“CR Snow”), its joint venture with China Resources Enterprise Limited (“CRE”), is launching a trial of SABMiller’s international premium brand, Miller Genuine Draft, in the Zhejiang region of China. (more…)

US Anheuser-Busch acquires Budweiser brand

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Anheuser-Busch Inc., part of the AB InBev NV international brewing giant, took a crucial step in its fight with state-owned Czech brewery Budejovicky Budvar over the Budweiser brand when it acquired its local Czech rival. (more…)

Diageo completes Ethiopian acquisition

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Diageo claims its new acquisition of Meta Abo Brewery in Ethiopia allows it to gain access to a fast-growing market. In beer to complement its existing spirits business. (more…)