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UK: Former Diageo Northern Europe MD to head up Carlsberg UK
26 January 2012
The former MD of Diageo's Northern Europe region has been appointed CEO of the UK division of Carlsberg.
Comment - Where Next for Beer in Russia?
4 January 2012
Russia's improving economy may finally stop the rot for the country's big brewers in 2012, but the industry remains fragile.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
23 December 2011
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
RUSSIA: Carlsberg's Baltika Breweries to be Winter Olympic beer supplier
23 December 2011
Baltika Breweries unit has been named as the official beer supplier for the Winter Olympics in Russia in 2014.
EUROPE: Heineken appoints Eastern Europe head
29 November 2011
Heineken has become the latest multinational brewer to announce an executive change in Eastern Europe, with Jan Derck van Karnebeek to replace Nico Nusmeier as president of its Central & Eastern Europe business.
just On Call - Carlsberg in Russia: Bear with us
9 November 2011
Carlsberg has attempted to reassure investors that it can steer its way out of trouble in Russia, but there is concern that the brewer does not have control over the accelerator pedal.
GLOBAL: Russia drags on Carlsberg nine-month profits
9 November 2011
Carlsberg has reported a fall in nine-month profits due to the ongoing deteroriation of Russia's beer market.
just The Round-Up - The week in drinks
28 October 2011
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
RUSSIA: Anadolu Efes appoints Russia chief
28 October 2011
Anadolu Efes has appointed a new general manager in Russia as the brewer prepares to absorb SABMiller's business in the country.
Comment - Brewers Send the Brits to Russia
26 October 2011
Carlsberg has joined Anheuser-Busch InBev in transferring the head of its UK operations to the eastern front. Is this more than mere coincidence?
RUSSIA: Carlsberg parachutes Sheps into Baltika Breweries CEO seat
26 October 2011
Carlsberg will transfer the head of its UK business, Isaac Sheps, to Russia as it seeks to restore confidence in its operations there.
In the Spotlight - SABMiller, Anadolu Efes' Russian Romance
21 October 2011
Having raised a few eyebrows with its pursuit of Foster's Group, SABMiller has won back a few cheerleaders by signing a strategic alliance with Anadolu Efes. Chris Mercer looks at the market reaction to the deal.
Comment - SABMiller matches Turkey with beer
19 October 2011
SABMiller's tie-up with Anadaolu Efes looks like a shrewd move both in Russia and beyond.
GLOBAL: SABMiller, Anadolu Efes join forces
19 October 2011
SABMiller has agreed to hand its Russian and Ukrainian beer businesses to Anadolu Efes in exchange for a 24% stake in the Turkish brewer.
RUSSIA: PepsiCo silent on Deka deal talks
7 October 2011
PepsiCo has declined to comment on a report that it is interested in buying Russian kvass producer OAO Deka.
The Future for Drinks - Part III: Emerging Markets Develop Expensive Tastes
29 September 2011
The penultimate part of this month's management briefing considers the emerging markets, and the position they will take in the future of our industry.
In the Spotlight - Carlsberg gets a Roasting
19 August 2011
Carlsberg has suffered something of a mauling this week, its share price having fallen off a cliff following disappointing half-year results in Russia. Here, just-drinks looks at the market reaction.
just On Call - Russia flattens Carlsberg fizz in H1
17 August 2011
Carlsberg's shares have taken a battering after the brewer chopped full-year profits guidance following a "disappointing and unexpected" performance in Russia.
Comment – Carlsberg and Russia: From Golden Goose to Dead Duck?
17 August 2011
Okay, to call the Russian beer market a dead duck may be dramatic licence, but there can be no denying that Carlsberg's relationship with Russia's beer drinkers has taken a severe turn of late.
just The Preview - Carlsberg Q2 and H1
16 August 2011
Carlsberg will report its half-year and second-quarter results tomorrow (17 August). Here, just-drinks takes a look at the highs and lows for the brewer in the three months to the end of June.
Focus - Russian Beer Story Takes Another Twist
26 July 2011
Russians' taste for beer is again to be tested following the Government's decision to adopt fresh restrictions on sales. Here, just-drinks looks at the possible consequences.
RUSSIA: Carlsberg shares tumble on regulation fears
7 July 2011
Carlsberg shares have tumbled after Russia's parliament voted to back new sales restrictions on alcohol.
UK: Portman Group raps Heineken knuckles
4 July 2011
Heineken has been forced to change a playlist used to promote Kronenbourg 1664 in the UK, because one of the songs contained lyrics linked to excessive drinking.
RUSSIA: Carlsberg Baltika Breweries cuts dividend, upbeat on 2011
17 June 2011
Carlsberg's Baltika Breweries has chopped its annual shareholder dividend by around two thirds, as figures show that Russia's beer consumption has been set back by five years.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
17 June 2011
The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:
just The Facts - Russia beer market shares
17 June 2011
Brewers in Russia have faced a difficult period, with beer consumption in the country falling back to 2006 levels. Here, just-drinks shows you what has happened to the big players' market shares.
Comment - United Breweries Stretching its Lead
28 April 2011
Surely, India's beer market holds too much potential growth for United Breweries to retain such an extravagant lead over the long-term?
RUSSIA: Carlsberg's Baltika Breweries to buy back shares
28 April 2011
Carlsberg-owned Baltika Breweries is to buy back up to RUB11.5bn (US$418m) of shares in order to deliver a better return to investors.
The Wehring Interview - Carlsberg
26 April 2011
The first thing we should point out is that this is not Wehring. Family commitments in the form of a 3lb 8oz offspring has predicated that our editor is house-bound for the time being. The second is that only half of this interview took place in person in Copenhagen; the other half was conducted via 'phone from the terrace of an Italian vineyard following a meeting between yours' truly and approximately 50 wines. You're right, I'm showing off.
RUSSIA: Carlsberg CEO still confident on Russian beer market
26 April 2011
Carlsberg's CEO has said that he remains "extremely optimistic" about Russia's beer market, despite two years of heavy declines in consumption.
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