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Comment – Anheuser-Busch InBev: The Beliefs that built a Global Brewer

30 April 2012

Earlier today, Anheuser-Busch InBev issued its latest set of quarterly numbers. Here, in a piece that originally appeared on the Harvard Business Review, James Allen, a partner in Bain & Company’s London office and co-leader of the firm’s Global Strategy Practice, takes a broader look at the brewer to find the secret behind its consistent success.

US: Molson Coors details director switch

27 February 2012

Molson Coors has confirmed a change on its board of directors.

US: Heineken appoints regional sales VP

8 February 2012

Heineken has appointed Brian Fried as VP of sales for the Western division of its US business.

US: Dr Pepper Snapple warns court ruling may hit profits

12 December 2011

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG) has said that the outcome of an age discrimination legal case in the US could affect 2011 profits.

just the Answer - Drinkaware CEO, Chris Sorek

1 November 2011

To coincide with tomorrow's forum on responsible drinking in the UK, this month's 'just the Answer' sees Olly Wehring tackle the CEO of Drinkaware, Chris Sorek.

US: Kraft Foods carves up drinks in business split

4 August 2011

Kraft Foods will separate its drinks brands as part of a plan to split the company in two.

NZ: Frucor Beverages appoints New Zealand CEO

13 July 2011

Suntory-owned Frucor Beverages has announced the appointment of a CEO for its New Zealand division.

UK: Diageo makes Western Europe exec changes

11 July 2011

Diageo has made two appointments as part of its new Western Europe structure, including a switch of leadership in the UK.

Comment - Asahi Deals Fuel Overseas Expansion Plan

4 July 2011

Asahi Group's deals to purchase P&N Beverages and Charlie's Group underlines the firm's overseas growth strategy and is set to increase competition in the Australasian soft drinks market.

Comment - Soft Drinks & Water - Aussies Rule? Think Again

22 March 2011

The recent attempt by Asahi Breweries of Japan to buy P&N Beverages has led Ray Rowlands of Drinksinfo Ltd to delve into the bedrock of the current ownership status of Australia’s beverage industry with some startling results.

Comment - What Now for Asahi?

9 March 2011

Australian authorities' decision to thwart Asahi's takeover of P&N Beverages throws up speculation on what the Japanese drinks firm will do next and whether a rival group might take advantage of its misfortune.

US: Heineken's US CMO steps down

7 February 2011

Heineken has confirmed a change of chief marketing officer at its US division.

US: Beam Global Spirits & Wine creates chief information officer post

11 January 2011

Beam Global Spirits & Wine has announced the appointment of Tom McPartlin as vice president, chief information officer and business systems transformation leader.

UK: Takeover Panel to tighten acquisition rules

21 October 2010

The UK's Takeover Panel has proposed tougher rules for bidding companies and greater protection for employees in some of the biggest changes to the country's mergers and acquisitions regulations for decades.

INDIA: United Spirits toasts growing wine sales - report

30 September 2010

The head of United Spirits, Vijay Mallya, has said that the company needs to increase its bottling capacity to serve a growing number of wine consumers in its native India.

Comment - CBC - If You Ask Me ... - Stalling M&A Activity Points to Faltering Recovery

24 September 2010

As we have pondered on this site before, there are many indicators as to whether we are heading towards any sort of sustainable economic recovery, from employment levels to GDP growth and the housing market. But, one of the more interesting gauges is the level of merger and acquisition activity in the market.

JAPAN/AUS: Asahi Breweries to acquire P&N Beverages

26 August 2010

Japan's Asahi Breweries is to follow-up its takeover of Schweppes in Australia by acquiring the country's third largest soft drinks group, P&N Beverages, for AUD364m (US$323m).

BERMUDA: Bacardi appoints Kraft exec to head EMEA

13 August 2010

Bacardi has confirmed the appointment of a permanent regional president for its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division.

AUS: Asahi's Scwheppes Australia heading for strong year

6 August 2010

Schweppes Australia has powered to strong second quarter sales and reversed operating losses, according to Japanese parent group Asahi.

Research - Soft Drinks M&A Opportunities in 2010

25 June 2010

As soft drinks manufacturers emerge from the global recession, many face continued sales declines in developed markets due to saturation of key categories. As credit markets ease, new global competitors will continue to emerge as companies look beyond their domestic markets for growth. While large-scale transformative mergers are less likely, several smaller companies offer advantages of access to new geographies, brands, sales channels, or strategic partnerships. A report from Euromonitor this month looks to identify these opportunities for major soft drinks categories and explains the rationale and implications of potential future M&A activity.

In the Spotlight – Dr Pepper Snapple Group

11 June 2010

Shares of Dr Pepper Snapple Group have been under pressure following its long-awaited licensing deal with The Coca-Cola Co, but many analysts think the group has reason to be cheerful. Michelle Russell examines market reaction to this week's agreement.

What if… you have to face a product recall in the middle of the World Cup?

3 June 2010

In the latest of his series of quarterly columns assessing potential shocks which the drinks sector may face, Chris Hart, a partner at business performance consultancy McKinney Rogers, reminds readers of the vital contingency planning that should not be forgotten in the excitement of preparing for a big sports event.

GLOBAL: Recession fails to hit global Fairtrade sales

26 May 2010

Consumers across the world spent around EUR3.4bn (US$4.2bn) on Fairtrade products in 2009, a 15% increase on the previous year.

FRANCE: Eckes Granini appoints marketing head

1 April 2010

The French arm of Eckes Granini, the Germany-based soft drinks and fruit juices group, has appointed Pascale Infante as its new marketing director, succeeding Gabriel Balancio.

Focus – UK: GSK lines up drinks launches, ups Lucozade spend

17 February 2010

GlaxoSmithKline will double marketing spend on Lucozade Sport and launch new juice drinks as part of a multi-million pound investment in soft drinks in 2010.

JAPAN: Asahi Breweries FY profits rise

9 February 2010

Asahi Breweries has reported a 6% rise in profits for 2009, but drinks sales struggled as an improved overseas presence failed to fully offset falling demand at home in Japan.

just the facts - Japanese drinks giants awaken

18 December 2009

Destocking and economic turmoil aside, 2009 must surely be the year when Japan's latent drinks giants seized their chance to make themselves heard on the international scene.

Review of the Year 2009 - Beer

15 December 2009

What 2009 lacked in explosive headlines in the brewing category, it more than made up for in tactical manoeuvres for the future. Olly Wehring considers a year that was always going to struggle, in every way possible.

JAPAN: Asahi Breweries to invest overseas

1 December 2009

Asahi Breweries is looking to invest in more overseas drinks markets to help offset declining sales in Japan and become one of the world's top ten food and drink companies.

JAPAN: Suntory completes Orangina Schweppes buy

13 November 2009

Suntory Holdings has completed the acquisition of Orangina Schweppes from private equity firms Blackstone Group and Lion Capital.

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