In what should prove a cautionary tale for those hoping to ride the rise of China, Dutch beer giant Heineken International is in full retreat from its operations in the country, the world’s biggest beer market (the U.S., despite its Homer Simpson-esque reputation, is a distant second). (more…)
Three years ago, Heineken N.V. announced the acquisition of the Romanian brewery Bere Mures. This transaction would strengthen Heineken’s leadership in Romania increasing both its market share – 31 percent, and volume to 6 million hectoliters. (more…)
Heineken N.V. announced today that it has reached agreement to acquire, together with Coca-Cola Hellenic, 41.2% of the shares in Pivara Skopje, their joint venture beverage company in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). (more…)
Heineken N.V. announced today that it will propose to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), to be held on 19 April 2012, to appoint Mr Hans Wijers as member of its Supervisory Board for a four year term. (more…)
Heineken has appointed My Agency to handle the ad account for its premium Czech beer brand, Kru?ovoice. (more…)
Osminkina brings global marketing, new brand/business development experience to team (more…)
Heineken N.V. today announced that the share repurchase programme in connection with the acquisition of FEMSA Cerveza has been completed. (more…)
Heineken USA today announced the appointment of two new senior leaders. Nick Lake was appointed as the company’s new senior director, category management, effective October 11. Lake will report to Steve Ward, vice president of national accounts. (more…)
Heineken NV (HEIA)’s Rwandan unit said first-half profit climbed 40 percent, helped by increased sales of softdrinks and its Primus and Mutzig beer brands. (more…)
The General Court annuls the €31.66 million fine imposed on Koninklijke Grolsch NV, subsidiary of SABMiller, for its participation in a cartel on the Dutch beer market, the court said on Thursday. By decision of 18 April 2007, the Commission imposed fines totalling more than €273 million on the main Dutch brewers2, Heineken NV and its subsidiary – Heineken Nederland BV, Bavaria NV and Koninklijke Grolsch NV, for their participation in a cartel on the Dutch beer market from 27 February 1996 to 3 November 1999. (more…)
