Quilmes beer and malt company, part of the world’s largest brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI.BR), will invest 3 billion pesos ($703 million) in Argentina between 2011 and 2015, the government said on Wednesday. (more…)
As many of you will have gathered, I have an affection for nonsense marketing terms. I have regaled you with some favourites, but there were two I failed to mention. They include the new ‘cold hot’ soft drinks category (ice tea and iced coffee, obviously…) and ‘premium standard’ lager. (more…)
Czech Brewer Budweiser Budvar has launched its first Facebook campaign to highlight the taste difference between Budvar Original and American Budweiser. (more…)
Anheuser-Busch InBev has lined up a push for Stella Artois in China as it looks to up the presence of its global beer brands in the country. (more…)
When possible, Stella Artois should be served in its signature chalice glass, which showcases its rich, golden colour while releasing the beer’s flavour and aroma. The new Stella Artois Chalice Can is inspired by the iconic Stella Artois chalice glass, and the secondary packaging for can packs has also been updated to complement the new can design. (more…)
Grupo Modelo SAB de CV (GMODELOC) discussed with its board of directors a proposal to make a joint bid with Molson Coors Brewing Co. (TAP) for Foster’s Group Ltd. (FGL), though didn’t put the plan up for a vote at a meeting this week, said a person with knowledge of the matter. (more…)
Grupo Modelo SAB de CV (GMODELOC), the Mexican brewer of Corona beer, will seek board support for a possible joint bid with Molson Coors Brewing Co. (TAP) for Foster’s Group Ltd. (FGL) at a June 13 meeting in Mexico City, according to people with knowledge of the situation. (more…)
Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI.BR: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), the world’s largest brewer, is seeking to slash its borrowing cost on an existing $8 billion syndicated loan, banking sources said on Thursday. (more…)
Malt: still at the bottom Records of Federal Service of State Statistics show that in 2010 malt production decreased by 4% and comprised 1 011 thousand tons. Despite the decrease, this trend could be considered positive for malt manufacturers, as it denotes stabilization after a prolonged setback in production which was persisting since 2007. Taking into consideration poor harvest which resulted in malting barley deficiency and, at the same time, a perceptible increase in tradable malt output in autumn 2010, it is possible to suggest that there developed a balance between supply and demand. In 2010 beer production decreased to the extent, comparable with malt output, by 5%, but its slight growth is expected in 2011. At the time of writing, beer production was already showing signs of recovery, although the dynamics of the first quarter does not yet indicate any trends. The fact is that from September to December 2009 brewing enterprises required additional volume of malt, and at the beginning of 2010, due to the drop in production and negative expectations, large volume of malt was not necessary any more. It is obvious that this slight movement was connected with the fact that distributors stocked up on additional beer…
Consumption polarization is the main trend of the market – the economy and premium segments grow due to the sales of mass beer sorts. Carlsberg Group and SABMiller seized the opportunity given by this trend and increased their market share yet the mainstream leaders companies AB InBev and “Obolon” saw some market share decline. The retail beer price becomes still more important as brewing companies got involved into price competition. They keep the prices for economy brands down, propose bonus packages and inexpensive license brands. But in spite of the actions of international companies, the market shares of small producers and import continue to grow. (more…)
