Steven Anderson
Articles by Steven Anderson
Competition alive in Brazilian beer market
18 September 2001
The arrival of the giant Ambev on the Brazilian beer market was meant to see the end to all competition in the Latin American market. But as Steven Anderson reports, despite growing economic difficulties Ambev's competitors are far from buried.
CHILE: Peru plans international Pisco patent
17 August 2001
In a move likely to upset neighbouring Chile, Peru's government has announced plans to apply for an international patent on its national Pisco drink, a grape brandy produced in South America's Andes region. However any patenting effort made by Peru, which producers hope if granted will result in increased exports is expected to draw resistance from Chilean producers who claim it originated in Chile.
CHILE: Vina Miguel Torres exports up by 10%
17 August 2001
Chile's Vina Miguel Torres winery has announced a 10% increase in wine exports during the first half of this year, compared to the same period of 2000. Despite falling wine prices, Miguel Torres wines have maintained a relatively high price compared to other Chilean wines. Its average export wines sell for US$30 per 12-bottle crate, while the national average is only US$24 per crate.
CHILE: Analysts warn of tumbling prices for Chilean wine
1 August 2001
CHILE: Chilean bottlers' JV to capture 60% of market
1 August 2001
