Marston’s toasts strong beer sales
The maker of Pedigree and Banks’s beer has delivered market-beating sales figures after a winter boosted by England’s Ashes cricket triumph. (more…)
UK. Shepherd Neame reports record turnover and beer volume
Kent brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame achieved record turnover and total beer volume in the 26 weeks to 25 December 2010, it said today. (more…)
Carlsberg finds buyer for chunk of historic brewery
After two-year hunt for investors, Carlsberg sells part of historic brewery to deep-pocketed developer (more…)
India. SABMiller launches beer in PET bottles
Now, you can carry your beer with you without worrying about them breaking. SABMiller has launched its strong beer brand Haywards 5000 in PET bottles in India, following which many other breweries are actively working on introducing the new packaging material for their beer. (more…)
Is Extremism in Craft Beer a Good Thing?
In 1964, during his acceptance speech as a presidential candidate, Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater famously proclaimed that “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice…[and] moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” Considering that Goldwater got clobbered by Lyndon Johnson in the election that followed, he obviously misgauged the mood of the nation at the time. (more…)
US. Deschutes Brewery to Expand
Deschutes Brewery today announced that it has finalized plans to expand its brewery headquarters in Bend, Oregon. (more…)
Heineken Proposes Terms on 2 Billion-Euro Loan Refinancing
Heineken NV, the world’s third- largest brewer, proposed terms on a credit line to refinance a 2 billion-euro ($2.8 billion) facility maturing next year, according to three people with knowledge of the situation. (more…)
Heineken updates on developments post Cuauht?moc Moctezuma acquisition
Heineken, a global brewing company based in Netherlands, said that there have been certain developments in Mexico post acquisition of Cuauht?moc Moctezuma (CM). The new developments include the brewing of Heineken’s brand in one of CM’s breweries located in Orizaba, Veracruz in Mexico, and launch of new bottle and can designs for its beers. (more…)
Budweiser Budvar is launching its non-alcoholic beer in cans on the market today
Budweiser Budvar is extending its offer of Budweiser Budvar Non-Alcoholic Beer by introducing a packaging interesting for consumers – 0.5 litre cans. (more…)
US. A Sign of the Times: St. Louis A-B Wholesaler Expands Into Craft Beer
Inside the St. Louis-based Lohr Distributing Co.’s refrigerated warehouse less than two miles north of the Anheuser-Busch InBev brewery, pallets of Budweiser bottles, Busch cans, Bud Light kegs and other A-B products fill vast rooms from floor to ceiling. (more…)