Korea’s beer market getting greater diversity
Choi Yun-lee, a 26-year-old office worker, likes drinking beer. When she does drink, usually two to three times a week, she makes it a point to try something different. (more…)
APB Commences Legal Proceedings Regarding Proposed Sale of Heineken-APB (China)
• Contesting summons served by DFH and initiates arbitration proceedings against NAC for various breaches of Joint Venture agreement
• China business remains on track with international premium strategy driving organic growth (more…)
Asahi closing in on 1 billion pounds StarBev deal – sources
Japanese brewer Asahi is finalising the purchase of eastern European brewer StarBev from private equity owner CVC Capital Partners CVC.UL in a deal likely to be worth around $3 billion (1 billion pounds), people familiar with the matter said. (more…)
Pouring New Life Into Light Beer, a $50 Billion Market
At a beer industry summit last month, Ed McBrien, distribution chief for MillerCoors, compared himself to a typewriter salesman in an iPad age. (more…)
Beer Business (Pivnoe Delo) #1-2012
Russian beer producers database 561 enterprises Russia: results of 2011, forecast for 2012 Industry and Market in Figures Forecast for 2012 Companies’ Positions Carlsberg Group AB InBev Heineken Efes SABMiller
Gambrinus Started The Widest Consumer Program In The History Of Czech Beer Culture
Gambrinus is enriching the world of Czech “beerers” (beer-lovers). The company has started a consumer program called Gambrinus Team that is completely new and that reflects the development of Czech beer culture and the character of Czech “beerers.” (more…)
Light Beer Fights for Life as Craft Brews Invade Shelves
At a beer industry summit last month, Ed McBrien, distribution chief for MillerCoors, compared himself to a typewriter salesman in an iPad age. (more…)
Brewers Association: Craft Brewing Volume Hops 13 Percent
The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent brewers, today released 2011 data on U.S. craft brewing1. Craft brewers saw volume rise 13 percent, with a 15 percent increase in retail sales from 2010 to 2011, representing a total barrel increase of 1.3 million. (more…)
SNIPL, UBL receive merger approval
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has cleared the proposed integration of Scottish & Newcastle India (SNIPL), owned by Heineken Group, with Vijay Mallya-led liquor business United Breweries (UBL). (more…)
San Miguel 2011 Net Profit PHP17.5 Billion; Down 13%
San Miguel Corp. (SMC.PH) said Wednesday its 2011 net profit declined 13%, as larger extraordinary gains in the previous year offset the surge in revenue due to the conglomerate’s diversification into energy-related businesses. (more…)