Beer Industry

Kaliber takes new strides

(24-02-2009)
Kaliber, the non-alcoholic beer first introduced in 1983 in the UK, has been reformulated by Diageo.
Carlsberg takes Corona to Russia

(24-02-2009)
Carlsberg is extending its distribution deal for Corona Extra to include Russia, and a further eight Eastern European and Central Asian nations.
InBev USA sold to private equity firm

(24-02-2009)
The newly-formed Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell its business InBev USA to a private equity group.
Kirin buys into San Miguel

(24-02-2009)
Kirin, Japan’s second-largest brewer, is to buy up to 49% of San Miguel Brewery in the Philippines, as part of a plan for major international acquisitions.
Steiger is Slovakia’s fastest-growing brewer

(10-02-2009)
The Slovak Republic’s third largest brewer, Pivovat Steiger, has shown the highest year on year growth in the country, of 25%, and increased its market share from 4.2% to 5.5%.
Zywiec joins S&N stable

(10-02-2009)
Scottish & Newcastle UK is now exclusively responsible for the marketing and distribution of Zywiec beer in the UK.
Molson Coors sees slower Q4

(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.
Budvar sees rise in production

(10-02-2009)
The Czech brewery Budweiser Budvar raised its annual production by 4.5% in 2008, against the trend of general economic downturn.
Flag launched in Guinea

(29-01-2009)
Sobragui, the main brewing company in the West African country of Guinea, has introduced a new brand on the local market.
EBRD boosts growing Uzbek brewer

(29-01-2009)
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) is lending Uzbekistan brewer Mekhnat Pivo €6.3 million to support ambitious investment plans focused on the purchase of new brewing and fermentation-maturation equipment.