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GERMANY: Cartel probe drags on for Carlsberg, Anheuser-Busch InBev
28 March 2013
Germany's competition watchdog has confirmed that an 18-month-old investigation into a host of brewers is on-going, but declined to say when it will be completed.
Comment - Beer - Reinheitsgebot Exegesis
6 March 2013
This month, Larry Nelson is starting the celebration of the Reinheitsgebot a little early. Looking back, however, has prompted Larry to look forward and ask; what future for the ancient beer law?
GERMANY: Coca-Cola Co extends Bayern Munich tie-up
26 February 2013
The Coca-Cola Co has agreed a three-year sponsorship extension with German football club Bayern Munich.
just The Preview - Heineken Q4 & FY
11 February 2013
Heineken is set to release its fourth-quarter trading update on Wednesday (13 February). Below, we take a look at the highs and lows for the company in the three months to the end of December and performances in recent quarters.
PANAMA: SABMiller's Cervecería Nacional offloads milk, juice arm to Dos Pinos
22 January 2013
SABMiller subsidiary Cervecería Nacional has agreed a US$86m deal to sell its milk and juice business to the Central American producer co-operative Dos Pinos.
The just-drinks Interview - Randy Millian, Diageo's president of LatAm & Caribbean
8 January 2013
Last year, just-drinks travelled to the US to report on Diageo's investor conference. The subject of the presentations was the company's hopes and plans for the Latin America & Caribbean region. While there, just-drinks' managing editor, Olly Wehring sat down with regional president Randy Millian, to discuss the region, as well Diageo's distribution presence, the battle with brewers and the looming shadow of Brazil.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
21 December 2012
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
NETHERLANDS: Heineken, Bavaria "disappointed" after ECJ rejects cartel fine appeal
20 December 2012
Heineken and Bavaria have said they are “disappointed” after Europe's highest court rejected their appeals against a reduction in fines for their part in a cartel.
UK: Isle of Arran Brewery eyes export boost with Hofbrau Munchen deal
18 December 2012
Isle of Arran Brewery's new distribution link-up with Munich's oldest brewery will create a European bottling hub to help boost exports, the Scottish microbrewer has said.
ITALY: Bavaria wins appeal court fight over trademark
25 September 2012
Dutch brewer Bavaria has won an appeal court decision to secure the trademark rights for its namesake beer in Italy.
Comment - Beer - London 2012: The Lesson for Sponsors
14 August 2012
Big companies draping their names over an event through sponsorship does not necessarily hold sway over increasingly savvy consumers, argues Hackney-dwelling Pete Brown. These days people want something in return.
just The Preview - SABMiller Q1
25 July 2012
SABMiller will release its first-quarter results tomorrow (26 July). Here, just-drinks takes a look at the highs and lows for the brewer in the three months to the end of June.
GERMANY/INDIA: Weihenstephan enters India through Cerana tie-up
11 June 2012
Weihenstephan has teamed with Cerana Imports to launch its German beer portfolio in India.
EXCLUSIVE - AMERICAS: SABMiller confirms Latin America HQ move to Miami
8 June 2012
SABMiller has confirmed it will move its Latin American headquarters from Colombia to Miami.
just The Facts - SABMiller CEO, Graham Mackay - The Highlights
23 April 2012
Earlier today, SABMiller announced that chief executive Graham Mackay will stand down next year. Here, just-drinks takes a look at the major events during Mackay's tenure.
KENYA: SABMiller sees space for super-premium beer in Kenya
8 December 2011
SABMiller is launching Miller Genuine Draft in Kenya in order to get ahead of rival Diageo in the super-premium beer segment.
GLOBAL: SABMiller buoyed by beer sales rise in H1
19 October 2011
Strong demand for beer in Africa, Latin America and China has helped SABMiller to sell 3% more beer in the first half of its fiscal year.
EUR: Technicality sees Grolsch win cartel fine annulment
15 September 2011
Grolsch has had a EUR32m fine for participating in a pricing cartel in the Netherlands annulled.
GLOBAL: LatAm, Africa shine but India, US drag on SABMiller Q1
21 July 2011
SABMiller has said that its first fiscal quarter financial performance is "in line" with its expectations, despite volumes in both India and the US coming in below a year earlier.
just On Call - SABMiller ups Latin America volume forecast
6 July 2011
SABMiller believes that stronger consumer demand for beer and more efficient production, backed by strong lobbying, are set to see Latin America continue to emerge as a key region for the brewer over the next five years.
UK: SABMiller promotes mergers chief to exec committee
29 June 2011
SABMiller has promoted its head of mergers and acquisitions, Domenic De Lorenzo, to its executive committee.
UK: Bavaria signs golf deal
23 June 2011
Bavaria has signed a sponsorship with the organisers of golf's European Senior Tour.
EUROPE: Heineken secures refund on cartel fine
16 June 2011
Heineken has secured a near-10% refund on a EUR219m (US$309m) fine handed down to the brewer by the European Commission for its part in forming a beer cartel in the Netherlands.
Comment - SABMiller, Diageo Cut Loose in East Africa
6 June 2011
SABMiller is seeking to regroup and rebuild in Kenya after the end of a contra deal with Diageo in the country.
COLOMBIA/UK: SABMiller's Bavaria establishes US$1.3bn bond programme
30 March 2011
SABMiller's Colombian division, Bavaria, has set up a US$1.3bn bond and commercial paper programme.
just the Round-up - The week in drinks
11 March 2011
The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:
ITALY: Bavaria faces appeal after trademark win
8 March 2011
Germany's Bavarian Brewers' association may appeal a ruling by Italian authorities that allows Dutch brewer Bavaria to continue selling its namesake beers in the country.
Comment – Beer – A New Year, Anew for Beer?
14 January 2011
One of the first signs of madness, I was always told, is talking to yourself. If that's the case, then Larry Nelson may have finally lost it. Before we cart him off, though, let's listen in on his and his musings on what 2011 offers the brewers of the world.
EU: Bavaria claims victory in trademark battle
23 December 2010
Dutch brewer Bavaria has gained the backing of the European Court of Justice to continue selling its namesake beer in Germany, despite protests from an alliance of German brewers.
just the Round-up - The week in drinks
10 December 2010
The top ten stories published on just-drinks this week:
