SA’s beer industry crosses fingers that the alcohol ban won’t prolong beyond mid-January
SOUTH AFRICA – It’s just days after the government of South Africa reinstated the ban…
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French-owned malting house Soufflet commences production in Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA – The Soufflet Group, a French family-owned business focused on collecting and adding value…
Zambian Breweries re-embarks on its US$18m planned upgrade capacity aimed to boost production
ZAMBIA – Zambian Breweries has indicated that it has resumed its 2020 upgrade works which…
Zambian Breweries condemns beer price hikes by traders as it seeks to resolve supply chain constraints
ZAMBIA – The Zambian Breweries has confirmed that the alcohol beverage sector is currently experiencing…
Kenya Breweries Limited revises grain demand on re-surging alcohol sales
KENYA – Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), subsidiary of the East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has…
Nigerian Breweries revamps Star Radler pack, introduces new flavour
Company: Nigerian Breweries, Nigeria Product type: Low alcohol flavoured beer Innovation: New labelling and new…
Heineken opposes US$16m compensation bill to Kenyan alcohol distribution firm Maxam Ltd
KENYA – Heineken, Dutch beer marker has challenged the Kenyan High Court’s decision of slapping…
Nigerian Breweries recognizes teachers’ efforts in ‘Maltina Teacher of the Year 2020’ award
NIGERIA – Nigerian Breweries through its Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has crowned Anani Oluwabunmi,…
Nigerian beer manufacturers show solidarity with victims of recent violent protests
NIGERIA – The Beer Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has condemned the…
Diageo launches new alcohol-free Guinness beer that has the same natural ingredients
UK – Diageo has announced that is set to launch a new alcohol-free variant of…
Guinness Nigeria disseminates information on responsible drinking using DrinkiQ platform
NIGERIA – Diageo’s Nigerian operating unit, Guinness Nigeria Plc has collaborated with the Ministry of…
NBL registers 71.7% decline in full-year profits attributed to drop in Heineken SA sales
NAMIBIA – Namibia Breweries Limited’s (NBL), a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group…
Namibian Breweries introduces zero alcohol beer
Company Name: Namibian Breweries Product Name: Horizon Beer Product Type: Alcohol free beer Namibia Breweries…
Consumers to spend more on beer as Treasury tables tax review
KENYA – The National Treasury of Kenya has proposed to review regulations that offer huge…
ABInBev closes US$11bn sale of Carlton & United Breweries to Asahi Group
BELGIUM – Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has completed its previously announced sale of its Australian…
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences unveils brewing liquefaction enzyme solution
USA – DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has launched a new enzyme solution for adjunct liquefaction,…
The Covid-19 pandemic dents AB InBev’s performance as revenue declines 5.8%
BELGIUM – AB InBev has reported a 5.8% slide in revenue and a 13.7% decline…
Next Glass bags investment to support innovation and accelerate growth
USA – Next Glass, one of the leading global provider of software to the beverage…
Heineken appoints new regional Presidents for Europe and Asia Pacific
NETHERLANDS – Dutch multinational brewer, Heineken has appointed Soren Hagh as President of the Europe…
Non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing raises US$17.5m in Series B round
USA – Connecticut-based non-alcoholic craft beer startup, Athletic Brewing Company has closed a US$17.5 million…
Beer with a splash of seltzer: Molson Coors’ Leinenkugel introduces Spritzen
USA – The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, part of Molson Coors’ Tenth and Blake craft…
AB InBev launches Budweiser Nitro Infused Golden Lager in the US
USA – Budweiser, the iconic beer brand owned by AB InBev has launched its first…
Heineken signs deal to operate Spain breweries using 100% renewable electricity
SPAIN – Heineken Spain has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy supplier,…
Heineken reports 5.6% growth in net revenue boosted by increased volumes
NETHERLANDS – Heineken reported a 5.6% organic growth in net revenue to €23.894bn (US$26.09bn) during…