Italian beer: a new sparkle
Italian craft brewers are creating a thriving scene in a country regarded as a beer backwater (more…)
UK: C&C Group updates Magners bottle in UK
C&C Group has announced a packaging update for its Magners cider range in the UK. (more…)
Brazilian brewing group Petropolis prefers going national rather than being sold
The last major brewer in Brazil with mainly brazilian investors, comments on rumors to become the next target of international brewing group eyeing the growing brazilian beer market. (more…)
Kirin Wins Court Order Allowing Takeover of Brazil Beer Maker Schincariol
Kirin Holdings Co., Japan’s second- largest brewer by volume, won a Brazilian court ruling allowing it to proceed with its takeover of Schincariol Participacoes & Representacoes. (more…)
ABInbev may use AmBev shares to buy SABMiller
A brazilian magazin published the speculation of Analyst William Barros, that the high market value of the Brazilian market leader would provide an advantageous exchange ratio of shares, when buying or merging with British-African SABMiller Group. (more…)
Schill Malz/GermanMalt no longer independent
As GrainCorp stated in a public announcement on 05. October, it had completed the purchase of GermanMalt GmbH & Co. for an enterprise value of €58 million, inclusive of €18 million in inventory and working capital. (more…)
Chile Drinks Company CCU 3Q Preliminary Volume Sales Grow 5.2%
Chilean beverage company Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA’s (CCU.SN) preliminary third-quarter volume sales increased 5.2% on the year, the company said. (more…)
EU Malting barley is in short supply – price increase is expected
Michael Fleischer, malting barley trader at Grainexx, Hamburg drew this conclusion today at the International malting barley seminar of research institute VLB, in Berlin. (more…)
Have a beer: Carlsberg combines digital video with real-world stunts
A beer brand is hoping that internet videos will give its digital marketing campaign an added push. (more…)
Anheuser-Busch InBev Ranks the Highest in Terms of Gross Margin in the Brewers Industry
Below are the three companies in the Brewers industry with the highest gross margins. Gross margin represents the amount of revenue retained after deducting direct costs associated with producing the goods or services which led to that revenue. The higher the gross margin as a percentage of revenue, the better. (more…)