Dashen Brewery to open second facility
Ethiopia-based Dashen Brewery plans to open its second brewery in the central part of Ethiopia around Debre Birhan town, North Shoa Zone of Amhara Region. (more…)
Carlsberg Looking for Acquisitions in Asia as Europe Stagnates
Carlsberg A/S, the world’s fourth- biggest brewer, said it’s seeking acquisition opportunities in Asia, including China, amid slowing growth in Europe. (more…)
World beer market 2011 growth picks up to 2.7 percent: report
Growth in the world beer market picked up to reach 2.7 percent in 2011 as growth continued to strengthen driven by emerging markets, and is predicted to grow at 2.5 percent this year, industry research group Plato Logic said on Wednesday. (more…)
China brewers eye Hong Kong Kingway’s beer assets – source
* China Resources, Tsingtao, Yanjing among suitors – source
* Kingway shares up 3.2 pct at three-week high (more…)
Ireland. Drinks Industry says National Alcohol Report is a missed opportunity to address misuse
· Average drinker faces further levies and taxes, despite declining alcohol consumption
· Lack of evidence to support key recommendations in the report
· Sponsorship ban will present major challenge for sporting and cultural organisations (more…)
Kirin Forecast Misses Estimates on Australia, Japan Declines
Kirin Holdings Co., Japan’s largest brewer by market value, forecast 2012 earnings 23 percent less than analyst estimates as falling sales in Australia and Japan crimp profitability. (more…)
SABMiller spends $80m on new Uganda brewery
SABMiller, the huge brewing company which owns the Grolsch and Miller brands, is to invest $80m in a new brewery for its Ugandan subsidiary, Nile Breweries. (more…)
SAB names new chief brewer
A new group chief brewer has been appointed at SABMiller to replace the present one, who plans to retire in July, the company said on Wednesday. (more…)
SABMiller appoints Mihai Barsan as VP for marketing in Romania
Beer producer Ursus Breweries named Mihai Barsan (in picture) as marketing vice-president, replacing Grant McKenzie, who will lead parent company SAB Miller’s marketing team in the Czech Republic. (more…)
APB Reports 34% Rise in ANP in First Quarter
•Attributable net profit rose 34% to S$154.7 million
•Profit before interest and taxation gained 29% to S$267.9 million
•Revenue grew 16% to S$994.3 million (more…)