Poland: Merger of Royal Unibrew Polska and Van Pur finalized
As already announced on 3 December 2010, Royal Unibrew entered into a conditional agreement with the Polish brewery group Van Pur S.A. to merge its Polish activities with Van Pur. (more…)
Thailand. Premium beer to stay flat, says Heineken
Thailand’s premium-beer segment will remain steady or decline slightly this year, according to Prin Malakul, marketing director of Thai Asia Pacific Brewery, the manufacturer and distributor of Heineken. (more…)
Heineken increases maximum value of share repurchasing programme related to the acquisition of FEMSA beer businesses
Heineken N.V. announced today that in connection with the acquisition of FEMSA Cerveza that was completed on 30 April 2010, it has increased the maximum value of the third phase of its existing share buyback programme from €150 million to €300 million. (more…)
Bud Light Has ‘Plan B’ if NFL Doesn’t Play
On the list of those not planning to go down with the National Football League’s work stoppage: Bud Light. The top-selling U.S. beer expects to begin its reign as the NFL’s official beer with the coming season – only if there is a season. (more…)
UK: Pub closures running at 25 per week – new national and regional survey
Pubs are closing at the rate of 25 per week, as the trade continues to face tough conditions in all parts of Britain, according to new figures released on Wednesday. (more…)
SAB reclaiming its local turf
Local beermaker SAB has clawed back some of the market share it lost over the past two years. (more…)
Japan. Brewers need “some time“ before operations can resume after earthquake and tsunami
Japan’s major brewers said that it is still too soon to quantify the whole damage of the earthquake and tsunami happening last week in Japan. Not only were several facilities damaged, but countless staff were impacted. Kirin seems to be the most severely impacted. (more…)
US. Brew distribution laws hinder charity beer sales
Beer crafters at the Limestone Brewing Company in Plainfield would like to sell kegs of 6450 Red Ale to local restaurants who want to serve it to their customers. (more…)
China groups thirsty for Heineken asset
By putting its Kingway Brewery stake on the block, Heineken is not just streamlining its own strategy but raising the prospect of a scramble for an asset that could accelerate consolidation in the $13bn China market. (more…)
AB InBev thirsty for a deal? Could be SABMiller
* Anheuser-Busch InBev may look at SABMiller deal
* Brokers divided whether a deal makes sense
* Other candidates: Modelo, Diageo, PepsiCo
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