Bavaria beer in UK branding overhaul
Bavaria, the Dutch brewer, has unveiled a fresh brand identity and packaging intended to drive interest in its 5% premium and non-alcoholic lagers. (more…)
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Accenture Collaborate on Digital Merchandising Pilot
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is collaborating with Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) on a digital merchandising pilot aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the leading global brewer’s merchandising activities at the point of sale, and increasing product sales. Financial terms were not disclosed. (more…)
Trouble brewing in Foster’s split
Australia’s biggest brewer Foster’s Group has done an admirable job growing its margin on earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) at its prized Carlton & United Breweries beer unit. (more…)
Champion Breweries notifies NSE of Consolidated Breweries’ acquisition bid
Champion Breweries plc has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) that Consolidated Breweries plc is having discussions in connection with a proposed acquisition of 57 percent of the issued share capital of Champion Breweries plc, held by Montgomery Ventures Inc. of Panama. (more…)
Brandhouse refutes SAB’s market share claim
Premium beer producer Brandhouse, the country’s second-largest brewer by volumes, said on Monday that it was growing its market share in SA’s beer market, contending that SABMiller had a modestly lower share of the beer market than it claimed. (more…)
Nigeria. Goldberg, Kronenburg missing in market fray
Every product brand has its playing ground. If a product does not have the financial muscle to play in the big league, it has to lay low. (more…)
Managing Director Mr. Joachim Gunkel leaves Ziemann Group
Mr. Joachim Gunkel is no longer a member of the Management Board of Ziemann Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of brewing plants. (more…)
US. A battle is brewing over a bill that would allow microbrewers in the state to continue distributing their own beer.
Since the end of Prohibition Illinois has had a three-tier alcohol system: manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
Microbreweries, which are manufacturers, are aloud to distribute their own beer. (more…)
Grupo Modelo’s total volume grows 12.4% in Q1 2011
Grupo Modelo, S.A.B. de C.V. and Subsidiaries, the leading brewer in Mexico and producer of the best-selling Mexican beer in the world, on Friday announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2011. (more…)
Nigerian Breweries in discussions to acquire two breweries from Heineken NV
Nigerian Breweries Plc has begun discussions with Heineken NV regarding the potential acquisition of three of the five breweries recently acquired from the Sona Group. The proposed acquisition is subject to the approval of the Board and Shareholders of Nigerian Breweries, as well as relevant regulatory authorities. (more…)