Michael Fitzpatrick
Articles by Michael Fitzpatrick
JAPAN: Kirin Holdings eyes control of San Miguel Brewery
11 March 2010
Kirin Holdings is gearing up to bid for a controlling share of San Miguel Brewery, according to incoming executive vice president Senji Miyake.
UK: Robot bartenders to boost Asahi beer sales
15 February 2010
Asahi Breweries plans to launch more versions of its robot bartender, Mr Asahi, in UK bars as part of a plan to significantly increase beer sales in the country.
JAPAN: Kirin Holdings top on a sinking beer market
28 January 2010
Kirin Holdings has claimed victory against rival Asahi after securing a larger slice of Japan's beer market for the first time in nine years.
JAPAN: Seven & I Holdings releases own-label Calif wine
6 November 2009
CHINA/JAPAN: Kirin Holdings adds to China budget beer stable
22 September 2009
JAPAN: Nestlé to launch KitKat vegetable drink
21 August 2009
JAPAN: Suntory to launch alcohol-free beer
20 August 2009
JAPAN: Analysts quell Asahi, Sapporo merger rumours
28 July 2009
JAPAN: Asahi boosts Tsingtao sales force
23 June 2009
JAPAN: Suntory readies Shiso Pepsi for summer
28 May 2009
JAPAN: Kirin Holdings claims top spot from Asahi
16 April 2009
JAPAN: Kirin Holdings reveals acquisition war chest
13 March 2009
JAPAN: Asahi, Kirin change beers to beat recession
6 March 2009
JAPAN: Kirin Holdings eyes fresh takeover deals
16 February 2009
JAPAN/S KOREA: Asahi, Lotte deny Oriental Brewery team-up
6 February 2009
