Tanzania: TBL Eyes Regional Beer Market
THE Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) is looking into a possibility of expanding its beer market to all East African Community (EAC) member states and beyond. (more…)
Russia. Baltika Breweries expresses its condolences to all those affected by the tragic events in Japan, and is changing its plans to promote the Baltika № 7 Export brand
Baltika extends its sincere condolences to the people of Japan, who suffered large scale loss of life and widespread destruction of property, due to recent natural disasters. (more…)
Japan. Impact of the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake on the SAPPORO Group
As those affected by the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake of March 11, 2011, work to recover, the SAPPORO Group expresses its heartfelt sympathy and solidarity. Following is a summary of how the SAPPORO Group has been affected so far. (more…)
Ukraine. “Lvivske Zhyve” (Live) is now poured into PET bottles
“Lvivske Zhyve” (Live) which appeared on the market last July is available in PET bottles of 1 liter since March 2011. “Lvivske Zhyve” (Live) in the new packaging is sold all over Ukraine. The retail average price of 1 liter PET bottle makes up 7.62 UAH according to the price analysis in March. (more…)
China. A-B InBev Inks Agreement For Weixue
Belgium-based global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B InBev) has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of China-based Weixue Beer Group. (more…)
EU: Expected decrease of winter barley production due to acreage reduction
Among the seven main producers of winter barley, Germany, France and the UK will probably record a lower production compared both to last year and the average of last five years, the European Comission Joint Research Centre reports in its MARS Bulletin. (more…)
SABMiller edges higher on frothy talk of merger with ABInbev
SABMiller is bucking the downward trend at the moment, as vague talk swirls round the market about a possible merger with rival ABInbev. (more…)
Denmark: Royal Unibrew’s net revenue declined by 1% in 2010
Danish brewer Royal Unibrew reports its net revenue declined by 1% to DKK 3,775 million in 2010. (more…)
Australia/UK: GrainCorp announces new head of malt
GrainCorp today announced the appointment of Mr Steve Haydon as the new President and CEO of GrainCorp Malt, following the resignation of Mr Ian Wilton. (more…)
Burundi brewer Brarudi says sales up 21 pct
Burundi’s main beer brewer firm Brarudi, majority owned by Heineken NV (HEIN.AS), said on Wednesday its sales of beer and soft drinks rose 21 percent in 2010. (more…)