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(24-02-2009)
The newly-formed Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell its business InBev USA to a private equity group.
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(10-02-2009)
Molson Coors Brewing reported lower profits than expected for their fourth quarter due to slowing beer sales, currency changes, and the increased cost of raw materials.
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(10-02-2009)
The Port Wine Institute (IVDP) announced that exports in 2008 fell by more than 5% to 9.9 million cases, and showed a 7.1% fall in value to €375m ($481 million), with the economic downturn blamed for the drop.
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(10-02-2009)
The harvest for Australia’s vineyards in 2009 is expected to be 15% down on the 2008 vintage following the effects of an unprecedented heatwave over the country, and fatal wildfires in Victoria.
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(10-02-2009)
Jackson Family Wines, the Sonoma-based owners of US brand Kendall-Kackson are reported to have laid off 170 employees as the economic slump continues to hit sales of premium wines.
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(29-01-2009)
The California government is proposing a six-fold rise in the state duty on wine – a move that has brought strong opposition from local winemakers. The duty affects wine consumed within the state.
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(29-01-2009)
Hardys is launching three new varietals under its premium Oomoo label.
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(29-01-2009)
Diageo says it is reassessing its planned investment in Ireland, including a new Guinness brewery and redevelopment of the original Dublin brewery, due to the economic climate in Ireland and worldwide.
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(29-01-2009)
Efes Breweries International has posted a 6% increase in beer sales by volume in 2008. However, sales in the fourth quarter saw negative growth, marking a “sharp economic slowdown” in its key markets.
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(13-01-2009)
India’s United Spirits reported an 18% growth in volume in the last nine months of 2008, and sold 73 million cases during the full year ending in March 2008.