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Brewery giant Carlsberg sneaks into the big leagues in Vietnam’s market
The Danish company is now the number four player in a country with a vibrant beer culture. Betting on Vietnam’s high beer consumption, Carlsberg Breweries has acquired almost 11 percent of the local market, which is still dominated by a … Continue reading
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Carlsberg Group ranks fifth by the sales volumes in China. The company is referred to as King of the West as it owns the “controlling stake” of the beer market on huge but sparsely-populated territories of the Western China.
Vietnam. Heineken Buys a Brewery From Carlsberg in Southeast Asia’s Thirstiest Beer Market
Heineken NV’s expansion of its production in Vietnam by taking over a brewery from rival Carlsberg A/S highlights growing interest by global beer brands to quench the thirst of about 70 million locals in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
Cambodia. Strike slows flow of Angkor beer
Cambrew’s brewery in Sihanoukville is still producing beer, but an ongoing strike could put its flagship Angkor brand in short supply after the labour dispute forced a suspension of the factory’s warehouse and distribution activities this week.
India. Nitish Kumar’s liquor prohibition move leaves Carlsberg high and dry
Carlsberg India Chief Executive Officer Michael Jensen throws up his hands at the capricious nature of India’s business environment and the way in which politics can transform fortunes in a snap.
India. Under Michael Jensen, Carlsberg has more than doubled its business
For 54-year-old Michael Jensen, who heads Carlsberg in India, it’s not easy to sell products that mostly appeal to consumers half his age. Yet, in his three-year stint as the chief executive of the Danish brewer in India, he has … Continue reading
The uneven development of Carlsberg Asian markets in 1H2016: strong growth in India and Laos with 8% volumes decline in China
Carlsberg says its operating profit in Asia is increasing due to premium propositions growth. According to the first-half results, Asia region continued to deliver solid organic revenue growth (+4%) thanks to a strong 7% price/mix and despite a negative volume … Continue reading
Russia. Baltika summarized H1 results
Due to the challenging macro environment in H1 2016 the Russian beer market declined by an estimated 2-3% compared to the same period last year. Further decrease in purchasing power continue negatively affecting the market development, which is caused by … Continue reading
Sri Lanka’s brewery makes Rs500mn loss after floods
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Beverage holdings, brewer for Lion and Carlsberg in Sri Lanka, lost Rs501 million in the June quarter as the floods disrupted production, interim accounts filed with the Colombo Stock Exchange showed.
Myanmar. Carlsberg leads petition against draught beer crackdown
Representing around 4500 bars and restaurants, Carlsberg Myanmar plans to send a petition to the government by the end of August, in protest against a recent crackdown on serving draught beer without the right papers, a company spokesperson said.