Anadolu Efes

Yet another CEO bites the dust, John Hudson to depart Anadolu Efes

12 Nov 2018

Anadolu Efes is the latest drinks company to prepare for the departure of its CEO, with John Hudson set to leave the Turkey-based brewer.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, Anadolu Efes complete Russia, Ukraine merger

3 Apr 2018

Anheuser-Busch InBev and Anadolu Efes have completed the combination of their existing Russia and Ukraine businesses. 

Digital marketing's over-hyped status, the quarterly results bonanza and the local spirits investment opportunity - The just-drinks analyst

18 Aug 2017

This month, former beverage analyst Ian Shackleton takes a long, hard look at marketing spend in the digital world, a better-than-expected results season and the return of green shoots for local spirits.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, Anadolu Efes to challenge Carlsberg with Russia merger

9 Aug 2017

Anheuser-Busch InBev is to create Russia's second-largest beer producer by combining its operations in the country with those of Turkey's Anadolu Efes.

The beer category in 2016 - just-drinks' Review of the Year, Part I

23 Dec 2016

As the end of the year approaches, just-drinks looks back at the stories that made the headlines in 2016 across the global drinks industry. Here, editor Olly Wehring picks out the highs and the lows for the beer category.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, Anadolu Efes linked to Russian merger discussions

17 Nov 2016

Anheuser-Busch InBev and Anadolu Efes have declined to comment on speculation linking the two brewers to a merger of operations in Russia.

Anadolu Efes narrows FY losses as soft drinks outperforms beer

7 Mar 2016

Anadolu Efes has shrunk its full-year losses as soft drinks operations boosted sales amid a weak Turkish beer market.

The global beer category - The facts

9 Feb 2016

Earlier this week, Bernstein released the fourth edition of its annual global beer guide. With commentary from the sell-side research and brokerage firm, here's a look at the report's significant research conclusions.

The beer category in 2015 - just-drinks' Review of the Year, Part II

10 Dec 2015

With 2015 drawing to a close, just-drinks looks back at the stories that have made the headlines across the global drinks industry. Here, editor Olly Wehring picks out the highs and lows for the beer and cider categories.

Anheuser-Busch InBev to "kick the tyres" at The Coca-Cola Co - analyst

19 Nov 2015

Anheuser-Busch InBev's takeover of SABMiller could allow it to try on the role of a Coca-Cola bottler ahead of making a move for the soft drinks company, an analyst has said.

Anadolu Efes drops into red as YTD beer volumes plummet

9 Nov 2015

A plunge in beer volumes has dragged Anadolu Efes into the red in year-to-date results as markets in Russia and Ukraine contracted.

SABMiller's Q2/H1 Sales Performance by Region - Focus

6 Oct 2015

In a trading update earlier today, SABMiller reported a 4% increase in half-year organic sales, with the top line rising by 6% in the second quarter. Here, we look at the six- and three-month performance by region.

Anadolu Efes upbeat despite H1 loss

20 Aug 2015

Anadolu Efes has hailed a “satisfactory” H1 despite currency fluctuations pushing the beer and soft drinks maker into the red.

Anadolu Efes losses widen in Q1

8 May 2015

Anadolu Efes has seen its first-quarter losses increase as weaker demand in its international beer unit dampened sales.

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7 Apr 2015

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2 Mar 2015

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just the Week in - Beer

16 Jan 2015

Here's a round-up of this week's highlights in the global beer category. We are also running similar round-ups for spirits & wine and soft drinks & bottled water.

Anadolu Efes sees Q4 recovery in Turkey beer volumes

15 Jan 2015

Anadolu Efes has posted a single-digit rise in full-year volumes, but its beer performance dragged as the group continues to recover from regulatory changes in Turkey and Russia.

Analysis - Beer can still profit as good times run dry

12 Jan 2015

Discounting a slump in 2008 caused by the global economic crash, it has been a profitable decade for global brewers.

SABMiller, Coca-Cola Co and Coca-Cola Sabco name CEO for Africa bottler unit

12 Dec 2014

SABMiller, the Coca-Cola Co and Coca-Cola Sabco have appointed a CEO for their new combined venture in Africa.

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28 Nov 2014

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Anadolu Efes sees healthy YTD sales, but Russia, Ukraine woes remain

10 Nov 2014

Anadolu Efes has a seen a double-digit rise in nine-month sales but continues to feel the impact of struggles in Russia and Ukraine.

The just-drinks Interview - SABMiller's Europe MD Sue Clark

4 Nov 2014

Sue Clark has spent the last two-and-a-half years heading up SABMiller's European business. It's been a tough introduction to the world of P&L, after ten years in a corporate affairs role. Here, just-drinks deputy editor James Wilmore speaks to Clark on how she manages the region, her aim to attract more women to beer and her intriguing hobby.

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27 Oct 2014

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22 Oct 2014

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Pivovarna Lasko eyes expansion as buyer still sought

20 Oct 2014

Pivovarna Laško, a Slovenia-based brewer and soft drinks producer, has confirmed it remains up for sale and is looking for the buyer to spend at least EUR75m (US$96m) on the business.

Focus - SABMiller's H1 sales, volumes by region

14 Oct 2014

Earlier today, SABMiller reported a 5% rise in first-half sales, while its total volumes in the period were up by 1%. Here just-drinks takes closer look at the numbers:

just Five Years Ago - The decline of Russia's beer market

30 Sep 2014

Five years ago, Heineken announced it was cutting 140 jobs in Russia, with the suspension of brewing at one of its sites. The news came just weeks after the Dutch firm had revealed plans for another closure in the country.

Editor's Viewpoint – Carlsberg Needs Smaller Shoes for Shrinking Russian Footprint

21 Aug 2014

The struggles go on for Carlsberg who, in its half-year results yesterday, indicated that things in Russia – where it is market leader – look set to get worse before they get better.

Comment - Brewers Feel Chill of Prolonged Russian Winter

20 Aug 2014

Being a brewer in Russia continues to be a struggle, and that's putting it mildly. Carlsberg and Heineken both revealed today that their first-half beer volumes suffered in the country.