Kirin to Consider ‘Small-Scale’ Acquisitions in Southeast Asia
Kirin Holdings Co. (2503), Japan’s largest brewer by market value, will consider “small-scale” acquisitions in Southeast Asia to tap the region’s growing population. (more…)
Anheuser-Busch taps into at-home draft beer market
Anheuser-Busch said today it rolled out a home draft system targeted to beer enthusiasts who want to tap draft beer from their refrigerators. (more…)
India. International Breweries scouting for brewery acquisition
Canadian brewer International Breweries is on the look out for brewery acquisitions in India and is rolling out its second brand Australian Draught in India. (more…)
Russia. 2010-2011: SUN InBev Legal Department Won Cases to the Sum of More Than 134 Million Rubles
According to the report, 2010-2011 were successful years for SUN InBev Legal Department: the company was the plaintiff in 10 hearings and defendant in 33 suites for the specified period. Herewith it won claims for more than 134 million rbl. and lost more than 10 million rbl. (more…)
Asahi Beer New Design
Asahi Beer have re-released one of their classic beer bottle designs on cans of their Asahi lager for the Christmas and New Year period. (more…)
Heineken Chases Wider Profit Margin in China by Focusing on Premium Beer
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…)
US. Craft Retail Dollars Up 18 % on 14 % Volume Growth
Craft Retail Dollars Up 18 % on 14 % Volume Growth (more…)
Kremlin Plans to Sell Own Brands of Vodka, Beer, RBC Daily Says
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 announces global partnership with Facebook
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 Workers in Belgium to Strike, Belga Reports
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…)