MillerCoors sees domestic sales decline
MillerCoors’ U.S. domestic sales to retailers declined 2.6 percent for the fiscal year ending March 31, with a 1.4 percent drop in the fourth quarter (more…)
SABMiller Expects Colombia Volume Sales Rebound In 2011
Colombia, a key market for global beer brewer SABMiller PLC, will likely see a rebound in lager volume sales this year after suffering a contraction in 2010 spawned by higher taxes on beer. (more…)
Ethiopia: Agency’s Revised Plan May Thwart Heineken’s Market Entry
The aspiration of Heineken NV to expand into the Ethiopian market rests with the board of directors of the Privatisation and Public Enterprises Supervising Agency (PPESA) that is to decide whether to follow through with the agency’s amended plan to retain six enterprises under government ownership. (more…)
Sharp’s Brewery: record sales; expansion planned
Sharp’s Brewery, the Cornish brewer bought by Molson Coors in February, has announced record sales and revealed plans to increase production. (more…)
SABMiller plc Trading Update
SABMiller plc today issues the following update on trading for the 12 months to 31 March 2011. The calculation of the organic growth rates excludes the effects of acquisitions and disposals. (more…)
Bavaria beer in UK branding overhaul
Bavaria, the Dutch brewer, has unveiled a fresh brand identity and packaging intended to drive interest in its 5% premium and non-alcoholic lagers. (more…)
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Accenture Collaborate on Digital Merchandising Pilot
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) 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. Financial terms were not disclosed. (more…)
Trouble brewing in Foster’s split
Australia’s biggest brewer Foster’s Group has done an admirable job growing its margin on earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) at its prized Carlton & United Breweries beer unit. (more…)
Champion Breweries notifies NSE of Consolidated Breweries’ acquisition bid
Champion Breweries plc has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) that Consolidated Breweries plc is having discussions in connection with a proposed acquisition of 57 percent of the issued share capital of Champion Breweries plc, held by Montgomery Ventures Inc. of Panama. (more…)
Brandhouse refutes SAB’s market share claim
Premium beer producer Brandhouse, the country’s second-largest brewer by volumes, said on Monday that it was growing its market share in SA’s beer market, contending that SABMiller had a modestly lower share of the beer market than it claimed. (more…)