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…)
Plze?sk? Prazdroj sales slightly increased, driven by lagers and speciality beers
Plze?sk? Prazdroj sold over 9.9 million hl of beer during 2011 in its domestic and fifty export markets, achieving a 1% growth in brewery output. (more…)
Gambrinus is widening its packaging assortment and introduces a plastic bottle
Traditional Czech beer Gambrinus is answering its consumers’ call, and widens its assortment of beer packaging. (more…)
Euromonitor: Carlsberg Needs to Find Growth Opportunities if it is to Retain its Global Position
Carlsberg is currently the world’s fourth largest brewer, commanding nearly a 6% global beer volume share in 2011. However, as the company has faced falling demand in its main European markets in the past couple of years, it has been losing share, with fifth-ranked China Resources already threatening the Danish brewer’s position in the global rankings. (more…)
Ireland. New study shows 17% decline in alcohol consumption over last decade
A new study has showed a major decline in average Irish alcohol consumption over the last ten years. The study by economist Anthony Foley of Dublin City University Business School on behalf of the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland* shows that average consumption has declined 17% between 2001 and 2011. (more…)
MillerCoors gets a thirst for US Crispin cider
MillerCoors, the second-largest brewer in the United States, has bought the nation’s No.3 cider maker Crispin to tap into the drink’s rapid growth across America in the second U.S. cider deal in as many months. (more…)
Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd. Lowers FY 2011 Outlook
Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd. announced that it has lowered its consolidated full-year outlook for revenue from JPY 2,110,000 million to JPY 2,072,000 million (more…)
US. Anheuser-Busch releases Select 55 in small packages
Anheuser-Busch has released Select 55 in small sized cans and bottles across the US. (more…)
Roberto Jarr?n is Birra Peroni’s New CEO
Roberto Jarr?n, 46, is the new Chief Executive Officer of Birra Peroni, an Italian company belonging to multinational SABMiller Group. (more…)
Tom Verhaegen new general manager Royal Grolsch
Starting April 1st, 2012, Tom Verhaegen will be the new general manager of Royal Grolsch N.V. He succeeds the current general manager, Rob Snel, who has held this position since May of 2008 and will stand down, because he has reached a pensionable age. (more…)