EU court scraps Grolsch 32 mln euro antitrust fine
* Not sufficient proof of parent company’s liability
* Court ruling may force changes in EU fining policy
* Court had cut Heineken, Bavaria antitrust fines in June (more…)
US beer consumption on decline for fourth year in row
The Beverage Information Group has reported in its ‘2011 Beer Handbook’ that the US beer industry is showing continuous decline, losing 1.9% to total 2.8 billion cases, for the fourth consecutive year. (more…)
Kirin to issue 70 bln yen in bonds – Nikkei
Japanese beverage maker Kirin Holdings Co plans to issue straight bonds worth 70 billion yen ($912.4 million) as long-term yields decline in a low interest rate environment, the Nikkei business daily reported today. (more…)
UK: Alcohol consumption in 2010 far lower than 2004 peak – new industry stats bible
UK alcohol consumption in 2010 remains far lower than it was six years ago, with consumption continuing to flat-line – this and a wealth of other key statistics are contained in the latest annual edition of the British Beer & Pub Association’s Statistical Handbook 2011. (more…)
Foster’s board unanimously recommends shareholders reject SABMiller’s offer
Foster’s board unanimously recommended its shareholders to reject SABMiller’s offer, the company said in a statement on Monday. (more…)
Australia. Foster’s believes the sales will flow
FOSTER’S chief John Pollaers has hit back at claims the company is losing beer market share and playing into the hands of takeover predator SABMiller. (more…)
Amstel Introduces Amstel Wheat, The First New Product Introduction in the U.S. in More Than 10 Years
Today Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer from Amsterdam, officially launched Amstel Wheat Bier, an authentic European wheat beer brewed with Amstel’s signature craftsmanship and a brewing tradition that began over 140 years ago, to the U.S. market. (more…)
Beer drinkers leave established beer brands for microbrews
For decades they beers made by Miller and Coors were ranked as favorites across the country, and now sales for those same brands are falling. (more…)
United Breweries launched Heineken in India
Heineken, the global beer brand has been launched in India by United Breweries. United Breweries announced the launch of locally brewed and bottled Heineken®beer from their brewery in Taloja, near Mumbai. (more…)
Heineken launches 2011/2012 UEFA Champions League campaign
Premium international beer brand Heineken® today announced the launch of its new campaign for the forthcoming 2011/12 UEFA Champions League season, titled ‘Legendary Football’. (more…)