Kenya. SABMiller Launches Draft Beer in Comeback
Global Brewer SABMiller seeks to broaden its footprint in the local alcoholic beverage market launching a new draft beer through its subsidiary Crown Beverages Limited (CBL). (more…)
Peroni, Grolsch, Miller and Pilsner Urquell to join Australia’s leading international brand portfolio
Carlton United Brewers today announced that, with effect from 16 January 2012, SABMiller global brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Chill, Grolsch Premium Lager and Pilsner Urquell would join its market-leading portfolio of international beers. (more…)
Russians Consumed about 10% of Dark Kozel More Than Last Year
The popularity of dark Czech beer abroad is on the rise. During the last 12 months, the brewery in Velk? Popovice saw rise in sales of Dark Kozel, especially in the countries of the former Soviet Union. It is the most popular in Russia. The ever more popular dark variety is consumed here in about 10 times bigger quantity than in Czech Republic. (more…)
Coca-Cola – Acquisition of minorities together with Heineken
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. (Coca-Cola Hellenic) announced today that it has completed, together with Heineken N.V. (Heineken), the acquisition of 41.2% of minority shares in their joint venture company, Pivara Skopje, in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). (more…)
Anheuser-Busch InBev And Accenture Plc Collaborate On Digital Merchandising Pilot
Accenture Plc announced that it is collaborating with Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) on a digital merchandising pilot aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the leading global brewer’s merchandising activities at the point of sale, and increasing product sales. (more…)
Standard & Poor’s Raises Anheuser-Busch InBev Long-Term Corporate Credit Rating-Tijd
De Tijd reported that Standard & Poor’s has raised its long-term corporate credit and senior unsecured issue ratings for Anheuser-Busch InBev from BBB+ to A-. (more…)
SABMiller to appoint Managing Director: Asia
SABMiller announces that it will appoint Harald Harvey, currently SAB Ltd Executive Director: Strategy and Business Support, as Managing Director Asia, with effect from 1 February 2012. (more…)
CR Snow, AB-InBev Lead Beer Price Hikes in China Market
Brewers in China including China Resources Snow Breweries Co. Ltd. (CR Snow) and Belgium’s Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (AB-InBev) have started to increase product prices, as rising production costs bite into profit margins. (more…)
Compania Cervecera consolidates its support for sustainable development with an investment of 3 million Euro
– The increase of the waste recycled above 97% has allowed to minimise the quantity sent to the dump
– Among other achievements appears the reduction in the emissions of CO2 in 1,219 tons as a consequence of the reduction of energy consumption (more…)
Heineken to increase shareholding in leading Haitian brewer
Heineken N.V. announced today the intention to increase its shareholding in Brasserie Nationale d’Haiti S.A. (‘Brana’), the country’s leading brewer, from 22.5% to 95%. The shares are currently owned by Brana’s management and private shareholders. Financial details are not disclosed. (more…)