AmBev Is One Way To Play Brazil Strength
Recently, Brazil passed the U.S. on a key gauge for the first time. (more…)
SABMiller Under Scrutiny
Tax regulators from five African countries plan to meet this month to discuss the tax payments of global brewer SABMiller PLC, the latest sign that authorities on the continent are bolstering efforts to scrutinize outflows. (more…)
Miller ready to roll with Genuine Draft
Miller Genuine Draft lager will be making its way down south this July, following its success in Scotland over the past few years. (more…)
Miller Brands Ukraine starts supplying Sarmat and Zhigulevskoye beer to Georgia
Miller Brands Ukraine, a large beer producer in Ukraine, has signed a contract with T&D (Trade&Development, Georgia) to supply Sarmat and Zhigulevskoye beer to the Georgian market, according to a company press release. (more…)
Carlsberg sees Russia beer market up 3-5 percent
Danish brewer Carlsberg (CARLb.CO) expects Russia’s beer market to grow 3-5 percent in the medium term as the economy recovers and drinkers switch to beer from vodka, its CEO said on Thursday. (more…)
Heineken, Bavaria win cuts in EU cartel fines
* Court cuts Heineken fine to 198 mln euros from 219.3 mln
* Bavaria cartel fine cut to 20.7 mln from 22.85 mln
* Court: EU regulator failed to prove illegal coordination
* Fines were for fixing Dutch beer prices from 1996 to 1999 (more…)
UK. Corona Extra’s ?5m Ibiza trip campaign
Corona Extra has begun a ?5m campaign to bring ‘a taste of Ibiza Spirit’ to UK pubs.
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Stella Artois unveiled a new design for the brand’s full line-up of cans
When possible, Stella Artois should be served in its signature chalice glass, which showcases its rich, golden colour while releasing the beer’s flavour and aroma. The new Stella Artois Chalice Can is inspired by the iconic Stella Artois chalice glass, and the secondary packaging for can packs has also been updated to complement the new can design. (more…)
Ukrane. “Slavutich”, Carlsberg Group will Purchase a Batch of Hops from a Ukrainian Producer
“Slavutich” company starts cooperation with a domestic producer of hops. The company will purchase the first batch of the Ukrainian granulated hops in the amount of 678 kg (alpha acid) from “Schedry Urozhay” agricultural firm. The volume of the batch being purchased makes up 2.5% of “Slavutich” annual demand in hops. (more…)
Russia. Baltika Breweries Held Annual General Shareholder Meeting
At the Baltika Breweries Annual General Shareholders’ meeting, held on 15 June 2011, the agenda included the approval of the company’s financial statements and dividends for 2010, the election of management bodies, and the approval of related-party transactions. (more…)