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…)
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, the Cornish brewer bought by Molson Coors in February, has announced record sales and revealed plans to increase production. (more…)
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, the Dutch brewer, has unveiled a fresh brand identity and packaging intended to drive interest in its 5% premium and non-alcoholic lagers. (more…)
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…)
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 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…)
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…)
Every product brand has its playing ground. If a product does not have the financial muscle to play in the big league, it has to lay low. (more…)
