Sapporo Holdings expects its ordinary income and net income to be more than 30% higher than previous guidance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, issued on November 30, 2010. (more…)
Molson Coors UK, which makes Carling and Grolsch lagers, has bought Sharp’s Brewery, the owner of cask beer Doom Bar, for ?20m. (more…)
You won’t find Surly’s beers at your local shop. You can scarcely find them in the Midwest—last summer the brewery pulled out of nearly all its markets to focus on the Twin Cities—but there is exactly one place in town where you can drink Coffee Bender, and there’s no secret knock required. (more…)
There are sound reasons behind Anheuser-Busch InBev’s foray into the cider market with Stella Cidre, but the brand needs to be clear about what it’s trying to do if it’s going to survive as a latecomer to a very competitive sector. (more…)
The London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has appointed Heineken UK, Britain’s leading brewer, as Official Lager Supplier and sponsor of London 2012 in a tier three sponsorship deal. (more…)
Ukrainian Corporation “Obolon” signed a price agreement with Belgospischeprom on the conditions of beer supply to Belarus. This was reported by a specialist of “Obolon” Corporate Communications Anna Ponomarenko. According to her, now the price of the company’s products will increase significantly in Belarus – up to 49%. (more…)
Yes, we as licensees have all joked that life would be brilliant if it was not for customers. We all believe, we could find plenty to keep ourselves busy and fill our day, even without the inconvenience of customers actually turning up. (more…)
Molson Coors UK has today acquired Cornwall’s Sharp’s Brewery, including its Doom Bar ale band. (more…)
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Stella Artois Cidre (more…)
UK drinkers are continuing to reduce their alcohol consumption, with 2009 seeing the sharpest year-on-year decline since 1948, according to figures from the British Beer & Pub Association. Beer sales have been particularly hard hit in recent years. (more…)
