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Colombia: AB InBev to invest $413million in new Colombia brewery

January 11, 2023
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Alcoholic Drinks, Latin America, Manufacture & Distribution

Bavaria, local AB InBev brewer, has announced the investment of $413 million in the construction of a new brewery in the municipality of Palmar de Varela in Colombia. The brewery plans to begin operational by mid-2024 expecting to generate 350 direct jobs and 7,000 indirect job. The facility will produce beer brands such as Aguila, Poker and Club Colombia. “We firmly believe in Colombia and in the great transformations that …

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Canada: AB InBev to launch Corona Sunbrew a non-alcoholic beer with vitamin D

January 5, 2022
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America, Products

AB InBev-owned beer company Corona is launching Corona Sunbrew an innovative non-alcoholic beer which vitamin D. The ‘innovative, first-of-its-kind, non-alcoholic beer’ is said to contain 30% of the daily value of vitamin D in 330ml serving. The new Corona Sunbrew beer is made by extracting alcohol from Corona Extra and then blending the non-alcoholic beer with vitamin D and natural flavours. Felipe Ambra, global vice president for Corona, commented: “As …

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Australia: AB InBev to complete sale of Carlton & United Breweries for $11 billion

June 4, 2020
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions

AB InBev, the giant brewer,  has completed the sale of Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), its Australian subsidiary, to Asahi Group for approximately $11 billion. With this acquisition, Asahi Group will have the rights to commercialise AB InBev’s international brands in Australia. According to sources, the proceeds from this deal will be used to pay down AB InBev’s debt. Carlos Brito, CEO of AB InBev, said: “Despite the challenging environment, …

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Australia: Carlton & United Breweries to acquire Balter Brewing

December 10, 2019
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions

AB InBev subsidiary Carlton & United Breweries has announced the acquisition of Balter Brewing, a craft brewer based in Gold Coast, Australia, for an undisclosed sum. Balter Brewing, which brews a range of pale ales and lagers, is said to have witnessed strong growth since launching in 2016. The company said the the deal would help it achieve its sustainability goals, as well as allowing it to upgrade capacity and hospitality at its …

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Australia: Carlton & United Breweries acquires Riot Wine

September 19, 2019
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions

Carlton & United Breweries, the beermaker and AB InBev subsidiary, has announced the acquisition of Riot Wine, an Australian wine firm using exclusively in kegs and cans, for an undisclosed sum. Riot Wine, which markets a flagship rose among other products, said its approach offers consumers a superior and more sustainable product. Launched in 2016, Riot Wine is now available across Australia in both the on- and off-trade. Commenting on …

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Australia: AB InBev sells Australia unit to Asahi

July 22, 2019
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, Middle East & Africa

AB InBev, the world-leading brewer, has announced it has agreed to divest Carlton & United Breweries to Japanese beermaker Asahi for an enterprise value of A$16 billion ($11.3 billion). As part of the transaction, AB InBev said it would grant Asahi the rights to commercialize the portfolio of AB InBev’s global and international brands in Australia. The majority of the proceeds from the sale will be used to pay down …

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USA: Anheuser-Busch to acquire remaining stake in Babe Wine

July 2, 2019
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

Anheuser-Busch, the leading US brewer and AB InBev subsidiary, has announced it  will take full control of wine company Babe Wine through its affiliate ZX Ventures, by buying the outstanding shares in the firm. Babe Wine was launched as Swish Beverage in 2016, with the aim of creating a “fun, inclusive and portable product”. According to Anheuser-Busch, Babe Wine’s portfolio of rose, pinot grigio and red canned wine has led …

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UK: AB InBev to acquire spirits company Atom Group

April 23, 2018
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

Global beer giant AB InBev, via its venture capital division ZX Ventures, has announced the acquisition of UK-based spirits producer company Atom Group for an undisclosed amount. The deal will see AB InBev acquire Atom Group’s three business units: the online alcohol retailer Master of Malt, spirits distributor Maverick Drinks as well as spirits maker Atom Brands whose portfolio includes Ableforth’s gin and rum, The Handmade Cocktail Company and The …

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Mexico: Grupo Modelo enters food space with hot sauce launch

February 23, 2018
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Food, Latin America, Products

Mexican brewer Grupo Modelo, owned by global beermaker AB InBev, is entering the food space with the launch of a bottled hot sauce, according to a report in Periodico Central. The firm’s Chingona Sauce is being launched under the name Victoria – a local beer brand – in  a venture that reportedly represents 30% of Cerveza Victoria’s annual budget. According to Periodico Central, the new product is made with 100% …

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Australia: AB InBev acquires Pirate Life

December 4, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions

Pirate Life, a craft brewer based in Adelaide, Australia is to be bought by global beermaker AB InBev via its subsidiary Carlton United Breweries. Announcing the move in a statement, the two firms said the deal would enable Pirate Life to “continue its unprecedented growth path”. Established in 2014, Pirate Life produces a range of largely canned ales and stouts from its brewery in Hindmarsh, South Australia. The acquisition is …

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South Africa: AB InBev launches Castle Free lager

November 8, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Middle East & Africa, Products

South African Breweries (SAB), a subsidiary of global beer giant AB InBev, has announced the launched of Castle Free lager, described as the first alcohol-free lager to be brewed in South Africa. The new product, an extension of the existing Castle lager brand, is said to have been the result of an investment of 30 million ZAR ($2.1 million). According to a report in FastMoving, the move is described as …

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Australia: AB InBev acquires 4 Pines Brewery

September 27, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions

Global beer giant AB InBev has announced the acquisition of Manly, Australia based craft beer maker 4 Pines Brewery for an undisclosed sum. The purchase will see 4 Pines Brewery join other Australian brands that are under the Carlton & United Breweries umbrella in the country, including Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Pure Blonde and Great Northern. 4 Pines will reportedly continue to operate from its Manly and Brookvale breweries, while …

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Russia: AB InBev merges operations with Anadolu Efes

August 17, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

Global beer giant AB InBev has announced that it is merging operations in Russia and Ukraine with Turkish brewer Anadolu Efes. Reuters reports that the two companies are seeking to strengthen their position in a declining beer market, with sales having dipped following increasing regulation and taxes imposed by the Russian government. The announcement of the non-binding agreement follows AB InBev’s acquisition of a 24% stake in Anadolu Efes as …

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USA: AB InBev buys Hiball Energy

July 31, 2017
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Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

Global beverage giant AB InBev has announced the acquisition of leading organic drink maker Hiball Energy, which produces energy drinks under the Hiball Energy brand and sparkling juices and sparkling waters under the Alta Palla brand. The acquisition, which will expand AB InBev’s presence in the non-alcoholic drinks sector, is aimed at supporting Hiball Energy and its brands through brand-building experience, access to a wholesaler network and operational expertise. Hiball’s energy drinks and sparkling …

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USA: Anheuser-Busch acquires Wicked Weed Brewing

May 4, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

AB InBev, the global beer leader, has added to its business unit The High End with the acquisition of Wicked Weed, one of the leading producers of barrel-aged sour and wild beers in the southeastern United States. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Wicked Weed Brewing was founded in 2012, since when the brewery has created over 500 different beers. “Our ability to create a wide range of really well executed …

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South Africa: PIC to buy AB InBev’s stake in Distell

December 16, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, Middle East & Africa

South African investment fund Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has agreed to purchase world leading brewer AB InBev’s entire indirect stake in alcoholic drinks firm Distell. The stake comprises 58,000,000 shares or 26.4% of the company, which would go to PIC for an undisclosed amount. The sale of the stake was a condition of regulatory approval in South Africa for AB InBev’s takeover of rival brewer SABMiller. Distell is a multinational …

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USA: AB InBev gets approval to acquire Karbach Brewing

December 15, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions

Having received federal approval, global beer giant AB InBev has been given the green light to acquire Texas-based craft brewer Karbach Brewing for an undisclosed amount. The deal, being transacted through the firm’s craft and import division The High End, is expected to close early next year, according to a report in Brewbound. Karbach Brewing is described one of the USA’s fastest growing brands of craft beer, and there are …

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Belgium: AB InBev secures shareholder approval for SABMiller deal

September 30, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

AB InBev’s takeover of SABMiller, worth in the order of $100 billion, is set to be concluded after the deal received approval from shareholders. With the acquisition of SABMiller, AB InBev will hold 46% of global beer profits and 27% of global volume, according to a Wall St Journal report, simultaneously diminishing the company’s dependency on the US and increasing its presence inover 17 African countries. To clear the way …

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Belgium: AB InBev to acquire Bosteels

September 8, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

World-leading brewer AB InBev is acquiring Belgian craft brewer Bosteels, according to a report in De Standaard. Operating since 1791, Bosteels brews beers under the brands of Tripel Karmeliet, Kwak en Deus and has been in the hands of the Bosteels family for seven generations. According to the newspaper report, the firm is among Belgium’s 10 largest brewers, having increased volume sales from around 100,000 hectolitres three years ago to 145,000 …

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Italy: AB InBev acquires Birra del Borgo

May 5, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

AB Inbev, the world’ s largest brewer, has acquired Italian craft beer maker Birra del Borgo for an undisclosed sum, according to reports in Real Beer and FoodBev. Birra del Borgo is one of Italy’s leading craft brewers and is based in Borgorose, 40 miles east of Rome. It produces a range of beers including pale ales, saisons and pilsners and has also released four seasonal beers as well as …

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USA: AB-InBev acquires Devils Backbone

April 14, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

Leading global brewer AB InBev, has announced the addition of a new craft beer brand with the acquisition of Virginia-based Devils Backbone. Established in 2008, Devils Backbone has an established portfolio of products which includes brands like Vienna Lager, Eight Point IPA and Schwartz Bier. Through this acquisition they will join AB-InBev’s High End business, which is a unit that focuses on craft and import beers. “Devils Backbone has captivated …

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Belgium: AB InBev reports value growth but volume fall in 2015

March 9, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Financial

World-leading brewer AB InBev has posted its financial statements for 2015, revealing a rise in sales but a drop in volume for the full year. Revenue grew by 6.3% and  7.7% on a constant geographic basis to $43.604 billion, the company reported. Total volumes meanwhile declined by 0.6%, with own beer volumes essentially flat and non-beer volumes down 4.7%. At the brand level, AB InBev said that global revenues for Budweiser …

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Japan: Asahi mulling offer for Peroni and Grolsch – reports

January 12, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions

Leading Japanese beverage maker Asahi Group Holdings is planning to make an offer to buy European beer brands Grolsch and Peroni, according to reports in Yomiuri and the Japan News. In November, it was reported that AB InBev was giving consideration to a disposal of Peroni and Grolsch in order to head off possible competition concerns over its takeover of SABMiller. A deal between Asahi and AB InBev for the …

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USA: AB-InBev acquires Breckenridge Brewery

January 8, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

AB-InBev, the world’s leading brewer, has signed a deal for the acquisition of Breckenridge Brewery, according to a report in Fortune. The acquisition is AB-InBev’s latest investment in the craft beer segment in a matter of days, with the company having secured the purchase of UK-based Camdem Town Brewery and Arizona’s Four Peaks Brewing within the space of a week. Breckenridge Brewery is one of the largest of AB-InBev’s craft …

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Belgium: AB InBev to sell Peroni and Grolsch to ease SABMiller deal – reports

November 30, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

Leading brewer AB InBev is giving consideration to a disposal of Peroni and Grolsch  in order to head off possible competition concerns over its takeover of SABMiller, according to a report in the Financial Times. Quoting sources close to the matter, the Financial Times said that plans were not finalised but that any such sale could potentially raise billions of pounds. Heineken, Molson Coors and C&C Group are listed as …

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Belgium: AB InBev seals SABMiller deal for £68 billion

October 15, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

AB InBev has sealed the acquisition of rival SABMiller after submitting an improved deal for the firm, according to a report in Fin24. The £68 billion ($105 billion) price makes it one of the highest-valued of all time in the consumer goods space. Following two weeks of negotiation, AB Inbev ultimately offered £44 ($68) per share in cash for a majority of the shares – 46% above SABMiller’s closing value …

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Belgium: AB InBev plans offer for SABMiller

September 16, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

AB InBev has confirmed in a statement that it has approached rival beermaker SABMiller regarding a possible combination of the two companies. The mooted deal, valued at approximately $250 billion, would bring together a host of globally important brands, such as Stella Artois, Budweiser, Corona (owned by AB InBev) and Grolsch, Peroni and Fosters (owned by SABMiller). AB InBev is the world’s largest brewery company, and SABMiller the second largest. …

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Belgium: AB InBev to open first brewery in Vietnam

May 29, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks

AB InBev is to open its first brewery in Vietnam, according to a report in the Vietnam Economic Times. Located in the province of Binh Duong in the south of Vietnam, the facility is set to meet the increasing demand for AB InBev products in the region. Commenting on the move, Ricardo Vasques, General Director of AB InBev Vietnam, said: “Vietnam has potential and is the fastest growing beer market …

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Belgium: AB InBev reports 2014 results

March 9, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe

The Belgium-based brewing and beverage company AB InBev has released its worldwide 2014 financial results, reporting “another year of solid financial performance with strong commercial results in most of our top markets”. The company said that  total volume sales for the year grew 0.6%, with an increase of 0.5% in the beer segment and 1.8% in the non-beer segment. Total revenue was up by 5.9% to $47,063 million and gross …

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UK: AB InBev to expand its Stella Artois cider line-up

February 11, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks

The Stella Artois Cidre range is being expanded in the UK with the launch of new Peach and Elderflower flavours. AB InBev describes the new Peach variety as featuring “a delightfully fruity peach taste contrasted with subtle citrus and rose floral tones” while the Elderflower variety “exudes a fresh and lively aroma complemented by crisp apple, star fruit and bergamot tones”. The new varieties follow last year’s launch of a …

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Belgium: 0% alcohol Jupiler Force to be axed after poor sales

July 4, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe

Belgian brewer AB InBev is axing its alcohol-free Jupiler Force brand after poor sales results, Levensmiddelenkrant reports. Launched in 2011, the product was an extension to the male-oriented Jupiler brand line but did not prove popular with consumers, despite alcohol-free beers being on the rise overall.  Quoting the Belgian magazine Trends, Levensmiddelenkrant reports that the product has not achieved AB InBev’s internal sales targets. According to a company press release …

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Russia: AB InBev slates brewery for closure

March 26, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe

AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, is closing its brewery in Perm, Russia in the face of lower alcoholic consumption in the country. The closure is AB Inbev’s third in less than two years and will see the number of plants in Russia reduced to 6, down from 9 in 2012. Tightened alcohol regulation leading to a decline in beer sales has been blamed for the latest closure. In recent …

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