US. Growth of state’s microbreweries may outstrip law
A state law that some say is outdated could effectively cap the growth of Indiana’s emerging microbrewery industry. (more…)
UK. Carlsberg extends credit scheme for pubs
Under the scheme, licensees earn credits whenever buying products or promotional material from the brewer, which can then be redeemed against a range of 3,000 gift items, such as plasma screen TVs. (more…)
Brewers Association Reports 11 Percent Volume Growth for U.S. Craft Brewers in 2010
The Brewers Association, the trade association representing the majority of U.S. brewing companies, today released 2010 data on the U.S. craft brewing industry. Small and independent craft brewers1 saw volume2 increase 11 percent and retail sales dollars increase 12 percent over 2009, representing a growth of over 1 million barrels (31 gallons per U.S. barrel), equal to more than 14 million new craft cases. (more…)
Russia. Ulyanovsk Calls for Medvedev to End Tax Breaks
By all appearances, Ulyanovsk Governor Sergei Morozov has a good thing going. (more…)
Poland: Merger of Royal Unibrew Polska and Van Pur finalized
As already announced on 3 December 2010, Royal Unibrew entered into a conditional agreement with the Polish brewery group Van Pur S.A. to merge its Polish activities with Van Pur. (more…)
Thailand. Premium beer to stay flat, says Heineken
Thailand’s premium-beer segment will remain steady or decline slightly this year, according to Prin Malakul, marketing director of Thai Asia Pacific Brewery, the manufacturer and distributor of Heineken. (more…)
Heineken increases maximum value of share repurchasing programme related to the acquisition of FEMSA beer businesses
Heineken N.V. announced today that in connection with the acquisition of FEMSA Cerveza that was completed on 30 April 2010, it has increased the maximum value of the third phase of its existing share buyback programme from €150 million to €300 million. (more…)
Bud Light Has ‘Plan B’ if NFL Doesn’t Play
On the list of those not planning to go down with the National Football League’s work stoppage: Bud Light. The top-selling U.S. beer expects to begin its reign as the NFL’s official beer with the coming season – only if there is a season. (more…)
UK: Pub closures running at 25 per week – new national and regional survey
Pubs are closing at the rate of 25 per week, as the trade continues to face tough conditions in all parts of Britain, according to new figures released on Wednesday. (more…)
SAB reclaiming its local turf
Local beermaker SAB has clawed back some of the market share it lost over the past two years. (more…)