Dutch brewer Heineken said on Thursday it would take a rival company, headed by one of its former employees, to court over the use of its barrels, in the latest spat between the two companies. (more…)
Heineken UK is introducing a minimum delivery scheme from 1 August — meaning pubs will need to order three kegs or more of beer or cider per week or they will no longer be able to order through the brewer. (more…)
China Resources Enterprise Ltd said on Wednesday that its joint venture with SABMiller , the world’s No. 2 brewer, has bought stakes in two beer makers in China from Heineken for 870 million yuan ($134.42 million) to cement its leading position in the country. (more…)
Divests HAPBC’s 49% stake in Jiangsu Dafuhao and ownership of Shanghai-based brewery
Intensifies International Premium Brand Strategy Across China
Underlines commitment to the China beer market with further expansions at breweries in Guangzhou and Hainan (more…)
A strong appetite for growth is at the centre of the current war raging among brewing giants scrambling for the Nigerian beer market. (more…)
Bralirwa SA, a locally listed Rwandan unit of Heineken NV (HEIA), will raise the price of its biggest-selling beers to compensate for the rising cost of importing corn, malt and sugar into the country. (more…)
HEINEKEN’S takeover of the Scottish and Newcastle brewery is to be investigated by the same Government committee which examined the Kraft Cadbury takeover, The Journal can reveal. (more…)
Heineken NV (HEIA), the world’s third- largest brewer by volume, needs to build its business in nations such as Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to sustain growth in Africa, according to the retiring division head. (more…)
Heineken UK is launching a bottled, premium version of its Foster’s lager in the off-trade to go head-to-head with brands such as Budweiser and Stella Artois. (more…)
Heineken NV (HEIA) and Google Inc. (GOOG) have agreed to cooperate on digital advertising, including YouTube video and mobile adverts, in a deal that will cover more than 20 international markets, the Financial Times reported. (more…)
