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Italy: Heineken to invest €73 million in Italian facility

March 2, 2022
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Manufacture & Distribution

Heineken, the multinational Dutch brewer, has announced the investment of €73 million in Italy to modernise and expand its brewery in Assemiri, Cagliari. The investment will be used to renovate the existing machinery and add new three warehouses to store material and products. According to sources, the investment will support the growth of the beer production in Sardinia, with a positive impact on both, local and national production chains. “The …

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Netherlands: Heineken to create an African drinks group

November 18, 2021
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

Multinational brewer Heineken has announced its plans to acquire Distell Group Holdings and Namibia Breweries to form a southern African drinks group worth €4 billion ($4.6 billion). The acquisition of Distell will be a push into wine and spirits for Heineken, with liqueur brand Amarula and wines labels Nederburg and Two Oceans. “We are very excited to bring together three strong businesses to create a regional beverage champion, perfectly positioned …

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India: Heineken to acquire United Breweries

August 4, 2021
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions

Heineken, the multinational Dutch brewer, has announced the acquisition of United Breweries Limited (UBL) the India-based brewing company. The movement comes after the acquisition of additional shares, taking its shareholding in UBL to 61.5% on 23 June 2021. According to Heineken’s press release, India is an existing long-term growth opportunity for the company due to the emerging middle-class population in a country with a population of nearly 1.4 billion people. …

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UK: Heineken to take ownership of Brixton Brewery

February 2, 2021
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

Multinational brewer Heineken has announced the full acquisition of Brixton Brewery for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition comes three years after Heineken bought a 49% stake in the firm. According to sources, the founders of Brixton Brewery will continue leading the company operations. Jez Galaun, founder of Brixton Brewery commented: “When we look back over the past seven years, we honestly can’t believe how far we’ve come – from home …

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Brazil: Heineken announces plans to double capacity

October 28, 2019
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Alcoholic Drinks, Latin America, Manufacture & Distribution

Heineken, the Dutch beer giant, has announced plans to double its manufacturing capacity in Brazil to meet rising demand, according to a New Trade report quoting Valor Economico. The company is said to be investing R$985 million ($247 million) to expand capacity at its Araraquara, Itu and Jacarei sites in Sao Paulo, as well as factories at Alagoinhas in Bahia and Ponta Grossa in Parana. The move reportedly follows double-digit growth …

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Netherlands: Vrumona takes majority stake in Ranja and Limeau brands

April 17, 2019
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Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Vrumona, a Dutch soft drinks firm, is entering the syrups category with a 51% stake in the cordial brands Ranja and Limeau. Manufactured since 1921, Ranja syrups are available in strawberry, orange, raspberry and reine claude (greengage flavours). They are promoted as “real” and “pure” syrups that are free from artificial sweeteners, colours and preservatives. Advertised as “syrup from Amsterdam”, Limeau syrups come in Cranberry, Ginger Ale and 4 Fruits varieties …

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France: Heineken invests €29 million in Marseille plant

November 5, 2018
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Manufacture & Distribution

Global brewer Heineken is investing €28.9 million ($32.9 million) to boost production at its brewery at La Valentine, near Marseille, France, according to a Business Insider France report. The expansion works, which are set to begin at the start of 2019 and run for one year, will reportedly  increase capacity at the site by 35% to 450,000 hectolitres. The upgrade will also enable production of the Desperados beer brand at …

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China: Heineken agrees 40% stake in CRH Beer

August 6, 2018
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions

Multinational brewer Heineken has announced the signing of a non-binding agreement with China Resources Enterprise (CRE) and China Resources Beer (CR Beer) that will strengthen the Dutch firm’s presence in the Far East. The $3.1 billion agreement will create a long-term strategic partnership in which Heineken will become a 40% minority partner of CRH Beer, the Chinese beer market leader and controller of CR Beer. Under the terms of the …

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UK: Heineken takes stake in Beavertown

June 22, 2018
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

Heineken, the global beer giant, has acquired a minority stake in UK-based Beavertown for £40 million ($55 million). The cash injection is said to be targeted at buiilding a new 125,000 sq ft plant that will allow Beavertown to increase its brewing capacity tenfold, up to a total of 450,000 hl. It is estimated the facility will create around 150 jobs while the current site in Tottenham will be used …

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Netherlands: Heineken invests in Belize Brewing

May 14, 2018
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

Dutch brewer Heineken is expanding its presence in Central America with the acquisition of a minority stake in Belize Brewing, the leading beer firm in Belize. Belize Brewing is a subsidiary of Bowen & Bowen, which has been an importer and distributor of Heineken brands including Heineken, Amstel and Red Stripe in Belize since 2016. The firm also produces the market leading beer brand Belikin. Commenting, on the deal Marc Busain, President Americas at …

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Ireland: Heineken launches cider brand Appleman’s

April 27, 2018
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Products

Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced the launching of a new cider brand exclusively for the Irish market Developed by Heineken Ireland, Appleman’s is said to be haven specifically made to suit Irish consumer taste preferences and is described as “beautifully simple, perfectly balanced and effortlessly refreshing cider”. The company claims that the new cider is twice pressed “by fourth generation Cider Masters” and thus offers a taste that is …

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Netherlands: Heineken to open first brewery in Mozambique

December 4, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe

Heineken, the global beer giant, has announced that laid the foundation stone of its first brewery in Mozambique following an investment of $100 million. Located in the province of Maputo, the brewery will have a production capacity of 0.8 million hectolitres and will brew beers for domestic consumption, with operations expected to begin by the first half of 2019. Heineken has been operating in Mozambique since 2016 via a sales and …

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Netherlands: FEMSA sells €2.5 billion stake in Heineken

September 25, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

Mexican beverage company FEMSA has announced the sale of a 5.24% stake in beer firm Heineken. According to Heineken, FEMSA has divested 22,485,00 shares in Heineken NV, which represents 3.90% of the issued share capital, at a price of €84.50 ($101.28) per share, and 7,700,00 shares in Heineken Holding NV, representing 2.67% of the issued share capital, at a price of €78 ($93.49) per share. The sale of around €2.5 …

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USA: Molson Coors to distribute Sol brand

June 7, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

US-based multinational beermaker Molson Coors has signed an agreement with multinational Dutch brewer Heineken for the import and distribution of the Sol brand in the US. The 10-year agreement will allow MillerCoors, the US division of Molson Coors, to import, market and distribute the Sol brand in the US market. According to a Foodbev report, the agreement givesboth companies the opportunity to focus on key areas of growth within their respective …

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South Africa: Heineken signs a deal to acquire Stellenbrau

March 29, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, Middle East & Africa

The South African arm of the multinational brewer Heineken has acquired Stellenbrau, a craft beer producer, for an undisclosed amount. Established five years ago, Stellenbrau has a portfolio that includes four signature beers: Craven Craft Lager, Jonker’s Weiss, Alumni Ale and Governor’s Red Rooibos Lager. Heineken South Africa MD Ruud van den Eijnden commented “Stellenbrau was a natural fit, as it is what Heineken was 150 years ago, sharing the …

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Brazil: Heineken to acquire Brasil Kirin

February 13, 2017
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Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions

Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has agreed to acquire Brasil Kirin, one of the largest beer and soft drinks producers in Brazil, in a €665 million ($702 million) deal. As a result of the acquisition, Heineken said it would extend its footprint in Brazil, increasing its brand portfolio and becoming the second largest beer company in the country. Commenting on the deal, Heineken chairman and CEO Jean-Francois Van Boxmeer said: “This transaction …

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Netherlands: Heineken’s DB Breweries to acquire Tuatara Brewing Company

February 2, 2017
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions

Tuatara Brewing Company, a New Zealand  has been acquired by Heineken-owned DB Breweries. Tuatara will continue to product its beer at its current facilities and other beers. Tuatara brewing was established in the year of 2000 based in Paraparaumu, and grew from a small operation to one of the larges craft breweries in New Zealand. The company has spent the last two years focusing on innovation and increasing brewing capacity to break …

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Netherlands: Heineken to launch beer under 0.0 name

December 9, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Products

Dutch brewer Heineken is set to launch a new alcohol-free beer called Heineken 0.0, according to a report in Het Parool. Described as a first for the Dutch market, Heineken 0.0 is due to be introduced first in the Netherlands in March of next year, before being rolled out to the rest of the world from April. The launch, which will be available in both retail and food service channels. …

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UK: Heineken partners with Deliveroo for home deliveries

November 23, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Manufacture & Distribution, Marketing

Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has partnered with the UK-based online delivery service Deliveroo to offer home beer and cider delivery, according to a report in Business Insider. The partnership will reportedly spawn a new brand called Brew House which will offer home deliveries of beers and ciders under the Heineken, Bulmers and Sol brands. Brew House is planned to launch in 15 areas across London by the end of 2016. …

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Russia: Heineken to halt Kaliningrad brewery production

October 6, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Manufacture & Distribution

Heineken, the Dutch brewer, has announced that it is to halt production at its brewery in Kaliningrad, Russia, according to a Reuters report. Citing declines in the Russian beer market, the beermaker described the move as a “forced measure” that would see brewing suspended from 1st January 2017, although parts of the site will still be used for storage, it is reported. 70 jobs are set to go as a result …

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Brazil: Heineken to close plant in Bahia

June 21, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Latin America, Manufacture & Distribution

Heineken, the Dutch beermaker, has announced that it will cease operations at its plant in Feira de Santana (Bahia), Brazil. According to Heineken Brazil, “the decision was taken based on viability studies and on the need to drive the company’s operations to the next level of excellence, while maintaining its financial sustainability”. The company said that the regions previously served by the Bahia unit would now be supplied by breweries in …

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Thailand: Heineken launches Shape Your City campaign

April 12, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Marketing

Dutch beer maker Heineken has announced the launch of a new global campaign called Shape Your City that “aims to broaden the imagination of and ignite creative ideas in the new generation of people living in urban cities”. According to an article in Thai PR, the campaign will be launched together with a new 320ml ‘sleek’ can priced around 44 THB ($1.25) that is said to be the first in …

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Brazil: Heineken to invest R$1 billion in production facilities

March 21, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Latin America, Manufacture & Distribution

Dutch brewer Heineken has announced plans to invest R$1 billion ($275 million) in Brazil through the expansion of two plants and the opening of a wholly new one by the end of 2017. According to a report in Supermercado Moderno, the company plans to expand its plants in Ponta Grossa (Parana) and Jacarei (Sao Paulo), in addition to the development of a new plant in Goias (Itumbiara). Despite a slowdown …

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Netherlands: Heineken post revenue in excess of €20 billion in 2015

February 10, 2016
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Financial

Multinational brewer Heineken has posted revenue, volume and profit growth in full year 2015, according to its recently-released financial statements. The beermaker saw total revenues rise to €20.511 billion ($23.10 billion), with organic growth up 3.5% on full year 2014. Consolidated beer volumes were up 2.3% with positive growth in Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe offsetting weaker volume in Africa Middle East & Eastern Europe, the company added Operating profit (beia) …

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Beer goes premium with ‘fresh from the brewery’ launch

November 18, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Innovations

The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 18th November 2015: This week’s Innovation Insight looks at an attempt to create “an entirely new category in the grocery store” through a launch that takes the concept of ‘fresh chilled beer’ to new heights – Heineken Extra Fresh Beer. Designed around the notion that “nothing is as delicious as freshly brewed beer”, new Heineken Extra Fresh beer – due to be …

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Netherlands: Heineken and Diageo swap emerging market beer & spirit assets

October 7, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions

Heineken, the world’s third biggest brewer by volume, has announced that it has entered into a partnership with global spirits firm Diageo to realign its ownership interests in a number of emerging markets. The deal sees Heineken take control of Desnoes & Geddes by acquiring Diageo’s 57.9% shareholding and also gives the firm full ownership of GAPL. Desnoes & Geddes  is engaged in the brewing, bottling and distribution of beers, stouts and spirits in …

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USA: Heineken acquires 50% stake of Lagunitas craft beer

September 22, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, North America

Dutch brewer Heineken is aiming to step up its presence in the US craft beer market with the purchase of a 50% stake in California’s Lagunitas beer brand. Lagunitas, claimed to be the fifth top selling craft beer in the US, is planning to expand globally by forming the joint venture with Heineken. The company said it would still operate independently in the USA. In a statement, Lagunitas asserted that …

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South Africa: Diageo to restructure its joint venture with Heineken and Namibia Breweries

August 4, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Mergers & Acquisitions, Middle East & Africa

Diageo has announced it will sell its 42.25% stake in DHN Drinks, a joint venture which owns the licenses for the combined beer, RTD and cider portfolio of Heineken, Diageo and Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL). With this transaction Heineken will increase its stake from 42.25% to 75% and NBL will increase its stake from 15.5% to 25% in DHN Drinks. NBL will also acquire the 25% stake that Diageo owns in …

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UK: Heineken launches Foster’s Rocks lager

July 1, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe

Heineken is unveiling two new rum flavours for its Foster’s brand of lager in the UK. Foster’s Spiced Rum and Foster’s Classic Rum – the first spirit-flavoured variants for the Foster’s brand – are said to have been inspired by 19th Century Australian rum traders from New South Wales and are being launched under the brand Foster’s Rocks . Martin Porter, Off-Trade Managing Director at Heineken UK, said: “The launch …

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Netherlands: Heineken to buy majority stake in Pivovarna Lasko

April 16, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe

Heineken has announced that it has signed a binding agreement with the Slovenian brewer Pivovarna Lasko, to acquire 51.11% of the issued share capital. The transaction, worth €114.3 million ($121.8 million), will help Heineken to strengthen its position in the European market due to Slovenia’s strategic location, the company said in a statement. Jean-Francois van Boxmeer, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Heineken, commented: “This acquisition strengthens our …

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Beer returns to its regional roots

April 9, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Innovations

The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 9th April 2015: The challenge of developing ‘authentic’ and ‘local’ brands in mainstream alcoholic drinks categories comes under the microscope this week, as Gama looks at a new lager range aiming to capture the “unique character” of different Italian regions – Birra Moretti Le Regionali Beer. Announcing that “a voyage of discovery of unique Italian character has begun”, Heineken has unveiled …

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Italy: Heineken unveils grapefruit-flavour Dreher radler

March 24, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks

Heineken Italia is continuing its expansion in the low-alcohol beer with the launch of a new variety of its Dreher beer made with grapefruit Juice. Dreher Pompelo follows the  successful launch of Dreher Lemon in 2013 and Dreher Lemon 0.0% in 2014 –  representing respectively, the first ‘radler’ and the first alcohol-free ‘radler’ to be produced for the Italian market by Heineken – and is promoted as offering “double refreshment”. …

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Mexico: Heineken to invest in new brewery

March 17, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Latin America

Heineken has announced that it is investing M$7.5 billion ($480 million) to build a new brewery in Mexico. Located in the city of Meoqui in Chihuahua, the new facility is designed to meet demand in the US and Mexican market. Since entering Mexico, Heineken has become one of the country’s two main beer producers, selling well-known Mexican brands such as Tecate, Indio Sol and Dos Equis. The new brewery will …

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Netherlands: Heineken opens brewery in Ethiopia

January 19, 2015
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe

Beer maker Heineken has inaugurated a new brewery in Ethiopia – the country’s biggest – located in Kilinto, in the municipality of Addis Ababa. With a total capacity of 1.5 million hectolitres, the factory is producing beer for the Walia, Bedele and Harar beer brands but will also soon also commence production of the flagship Heineke beer, the Company said. Johan Doyer, Managing Director of Heineken Ethiopia, commented: “This new …

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Mexico: Heineken sells packaging operations to Crown

September 10, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Latin America, Packaging

Heineken, the world’s third-largest brewer, has signed an agreement to sell Empaque, its packaging arm, to the American food packaging company Crown for $1.225 billion. As part of the deal, which is awaiting approval from the relevant authorities, Empaque will continue to be the packaging supplier for Heineken through a long-term contract. Reuters reports that Empaque – acquired by Heineken in 2010 –  last year generated revenue of $660 million …

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Netherlands: Heineken posts H1 volume and revenue growth

August 20, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe

Heineken, the world’s third largest brewer, has posted its financial results for the first half of 2014, showing a growth in volume across the majority of its markets. In a statement, Heineken said that group revenue was up 4.6% organically, while beer volumes were up 3.1%, driven by growth in Africa Middle East, the Americas and Western Europe. Central and Eastern Europe was affected by poor weather and floods, while …

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Nigeria: Heineken merges Nigerian Breweries and Consolidated Breweries

May 16, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Middle East & Africa

Heineken has reported in a statement that it is to combine its two units in Nigeria – Nigerian Breweries Plc and Consolidated Breweries Plc – in an effort to improve efficiencies. The company owns 54.1% of the former, which has brands such as Heineken and Star, and 53.8% of the latter, maker of beers such as Turbo King. Heineken described the move as being “based on a significant and compelling …

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Industry Insight: Laura Trivulzio-Huijgen, Heineken International

April 16, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Interviews

Gama spoke to Laura Trivulzio-Huijgen, Global Innovation Manager, Heineken International What are your day to day activities as Global Innovation Manager? I have been at Heineken  for more than 12 years, working in different commercial functions across several countries, and what has always energised me is the passion we have for our brands and for our consumers. Focusing on my current role, my clear priority is making sure our innovation …

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USA: Heineken to launch new Margarita flavour beer

March 24, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Health & Beauty, North America

Heineken has announced that it is due to release a new Margarita flavour beer in the USA this April. Named Dos Equis Dos-A-Rita, it is said to be based on a popular cocktail recipe originally created in Texas, and is described as a blend of Dos Equis Lager and classic Margarita flavours, sweetened with 100% premium Agave nectar. “The Dos Equis brand continues to post double digit growth across all …

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Netherlands: Heineken profits down after “challenging year”

February 17, 2014
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe

Heineken, the world’s third largest brewer, has reported that its ongoing profits fell back 5% in 2013 after what it described as a “challenging year”. Sluggish growth in Western, Central and Eastern Europe is said to have impacted the group’s overall performance, with revenue increasing by just 0.1%. Price increases failed to offset declines in volume sales, Reuters reports. The brewer recovered some ground in H2, with improved performance in …

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Poland / UK: Heineken relocates operations from Scotland

December 12, 2013
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe

According to the latest reports, Heineken is planning to expand its operations in Poland, a move which is expected to bring a wave of redundancies at existing locations in Scotland. It is believed that about 100 employees, mainly those in financial departments in Edinburgh and Livingston, will be affected, although it is reported that some UK staff may also relocate to Poland. According to Heineken, the redundancies form part of …

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