Ukraine. The Beer Market Analysis

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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…)

Beer Business (Pivnoe Delo) #2-2011

Beer Business (Pivnoe Delo) #2-2011
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Ukraine. The Beer Market Analysis Prices and price segments Companies and brands positions The regional picture of beer consumption New horizon of “Miller Brands Ukraine” Barley and malt: review of 2010, trends of 2011 Malt: still at the bottom Barley: waiting for new harvest The leading producers

UK. Tetley’s brewery in Leeds closes on June 17

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Carlsberg closes its famous Tetley’s brewery in Leeds on June 17. Nearly 190 years of brewing history in Leeds will come to an end when the brewery stops brewing and production of Tetley’s beer will be transferred to Marston’s-owned Banks’s brewery in Wolverhampton, Molson Coors’ brewery in Tadcaster and Cameron’s Brewery in Hartlepool. (more…)

Peroni Nastro Azzuro Hits The Arequipa Market

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– It’s the second Peruvian city where the brand is released.
– Peroni NA is the international, super premium brand from Backus’ portfolio.
– The beer is imported directly from Italy. (more…)

Ukraine. “Slavutich” is going to invest more than 400 million UAH in the company’s development

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On April 28, 2011 the general meeting of shareholders of the Public Joint-Stock Company Slavutich Brewery took place. During the meeting, the annual report was approved, it was decided to allocate profits and losses and organizational issues in the company’s activities were settled. The meeting was attended by 20 shareholders and their representatives who hold 94.33% shares of PJSC. (more…)

Carlsberg CEO downplays threat of Russian PET beer bottle ban

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The head of Carlsberg has downplayed a proposed ban on PET beer bottles in Russia, adding that he thinks it is not likely to become law.
Russian deputy Viktor Zvagelsky introduced a bill earlier in the year that now includes a proposal to ban sales of PET beer bottles by January 1, 2013. (more…)

Carlsberg Operating Profit Jumps 38%

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Carlsberg A/S, the world’s fourth- largest brewer, reported a 38 percent increase in first-quarter operating profit, helped by a rebound in Russia’s beer market. (more…)

Russia. Baltika Breweries Announces Share Buyback

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The buyback will be carried out in accordance with the procedure of buying back shares, as stipulated by the Board of Directors. All shareholders (owners of ordinary and preference shares) can participate in the procedure, regardless of the number of shares they hold. (more…)