SABMiller and CCA take on Aussie big boys
By David Robertson | 14 August 2006
A joint venture between SABMiller and Coca-Cola Amatil threatens to upset the Fosters/Lion Nathan duopoly that has prevailed in the Australian beer market for years, writes David Robertson, and may encourage other international brewers to go it alone down under.
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A joint venture between SABMiller and Coca-Cola Amatil threatens to upset the Fosters/Lion Nathan duopoly that has prevailed in the Australian beer market for years, writes David Robertson, and may encourage other international brewers to go it alone down under.

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