Heineken announces new Regional President Central and Eastern Europe
Heineken N.V. today announced that Nico Nusmeier, Regional President Heineken Central and Eastern Europe, has decided to leave Heineken. (more…)
Tanzania: SBL to Launch Modern Brewery in Moshi
Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) is set to inaugurate its state of the art brewery in Moshi tomorrow, as part of the company’s strategy to increase its production capacity. SBL is the second largest beer company in Tanzania, with its own brands accounting for 15 per cent of the market by volume. (more…)
US. Paul Mueller Company Announces Sale of Springfield Brewing Company
Paul Mueller Company announced that on November 28, 2011, Springfield Brewing Company, a brewery and restaurant which it has operated since 1997 in Springfield, Missouri, was sold to Front Row Property LLC. (more…)
Cider Seen as Next ‘Craft’ Brew as Sales Climb 25% This Year
A decade ago, it seemed hard cider had met its match, as fast-charging hard-lemonade brands stole a big slice of the category’s sweet-drinking audience. But now the bite is back, as cider sales rebound thanks to surging interest from a new consumer base: sophisticated craft beer drinkers searching for taste adventures. (more…)
Billy Busch targets Bud drinkers with new beer
At opposite ends of the long wooden bar at O’Connell’s Pub, two men work the lunchtime crowd — offering smiles, handshakes and free beer. (more…)
Kenya’s EABL bets on canned beer to beat new rules
Kenya’s East African Breweries is investing in a beer canning line to tap a growing market of consumers who drink at home after the country introduced tough new restrictions on sale of alcohol in bars, its chief executive said. (more…)
Independence Brewing Co. tugs Texas beer market
In 2004, Amy Cartwright delivered 650 kegs of beer to Austin-area bars with her Honda Accord. In the last fiscal year, the craft beer microbrewery she and husband Rob Cartwright founded delivered more than 5,000 kegs. (more…)
Heineken sparks beer wars with Nairobi office
Global beverage giant Heineken has opened a regional headquarters in Nairobi to help push its brands in the market, setting the stage for a market share war with East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) and SABMiller. (more…)
Diageo offers $215.94m to EABL to purchase KBL from SABMiller
Diageo’s Kenyan subsidiary East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has secured a loan of KES19.5bn ($215.94m) to buy back its subsidiary, Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), in which SABMiller holds 20% stake. (more…)
Business takes a critical look at climat change challenge
During COP17 this week, the South African Breweries Limited (SAB), along with other leading South African corporations, will critically examine the challenge of climate change and how business can make a meaningful impact. (more…)