Anheuser-Busch InBev’s US$20.1bn acquisition of Grupo Modelo is a “test case” in seeing how competition authorities would react to a “mega-merger” between the Belgium brewer and SABMiller, according to a new report. (more…)
SABMiller plc, one of the world’s leading brewers with operations and distribution agreements across six continents, reports its interim (unaudited) results for the six months to 30 September 2012. (more…)
Everyone at some point in their life has a turning point on how they perceive politics, business, the economy, and beer. When you are young and funds are tight, cheap beer is generally the pick-me up of choice with a huge return on investment – drop a few dollars on a Millers or a Budweiser and within a few hours you end up feeling like a million dollars (the next day maybe not so much). (more…)
A beer created in France and flavored by Mexican tequila to appeal to younger drinkers from Russia to Brazil is providing a fillip for Heineken (HEIA) NV as growth slows in more traditional European markets. (more…)
The UK’s biggest pub landlord was hit by a plunge in beer volumes during the Olympics as punters stayed at home to enjoy the London 2012 Games. (more…)
China Resources Enterprise Ltd. (291), the government-backed partner of SABMiller Plc. (SAB), said third-quarter profit grew 27 percent as its retail business opened more stores and an acquisition boosted sales. (more…)
Brewers must target the US’ fast-growing Hispanic population and young drinkers through marketing and product innovation to maintain its status as the country’s most-popular category, according to a survey. (more…)
Investing in one of the world’s largest brewers – Anheuser-Busch InBev (more…)
Goose Island founder & CEO John Hall is stepping down at the brewer to help establish a craft beer advisory board at parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev (more…)
Ireland-based beermaker Guinness has unveiled a holiday beer, Guinness Generous Ale. (more…)
