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18 Dec 2014

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GERMANY: Six more brewers found guilty in price-fixing probe

2 Apr 2014

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) has handed out another EUR231.2m (US$318.9m) of fines to six more brewers in the country over alleged price fixing.

UK/AUS: Westons looks to boost sales after World Brands Australia buy-out

16 Oct 2012

UK cider maker Westons hopes its first international acquisition will treble its sales in the growing Australian market and pave the way for further expansion.

BELGIUM: Beck's named as possible InBev disposal

12 Nov 2008

InBev may look to sell its Beck's beer brand as part of disposals following the brewer's takeover of Anheuser-Busch.

GERMANY: Radeberger volumes down in year so far, set fair for FY

9 Jun 2008

Radeberger Gruppe has reported a slight dip in sales volumes for the first four months of this year, but has still forecast sales value growth for this year.

GERMANY: EC clears Essman purchase by Radeberger

28 Mar 2008

Radeberger Gruppe has received the green light from the European Commission for its proposed purchase of Getränke Essmann.

GERMANY: Warsteiner follows Radeberger in Deutsche Brauer-Bund departure

20 Dec 2007

Warsteiner has followed Radeberger in announcing its intention to quit the German beer trade association Deutsche Brauer-Bund.

CZECH: Heineken to add to Czech footprint?

22 Nov 2007

Heineken has refused to be drawn on local reports that it is in line to buy a Czech brewer.

GERMANY: Radeberger quits Deutsche Brauer-Bund trade association

22 Nov 2007

Radeberger is vacating its position within the German beer trade association Deutsche Brauer-Bund.

CZECH: Heineken Krusovice purchase clears final hurdle

8 Aug 2007

Heineken has been given the all-clear to acquire Krusovice Brewery in the Czech Republic.

UPDATE: Czech: Heineken snaps up brewery

15 Jun 2007

Heineken is targeting strong export potential from its newly-acquired brewery in the Czech Republic.

CZECH: Heineken snaps up Krusovice Brewery

15 Jun 2007

Heineken has acquired a brewery in the Czech Republic.

GERMANY: Radeberger starts strong in 2007

14 Jun 2007

Radeberger Gruppe, Germany's largest brewer, has posted a strong start to the year, but warned that this performance may struggle throughout the rest of the year.

GERMANY: Radeberger awaits all-clear on wholesaler buy

4 Jan 2007

Germany’s largest brewer Radeberger Gruppe is awaiting anti-trust approval for the acquisition of drinks wholesaler Getraenke Schenker.

GERMANY: InBev finalises Dinkelacker sale

21 Dec 2006

InBev has reportedly finalised the sale of German brewer Dinkelacker-Schwaben Bräu.

GERMANY: Heineken ally rebuffs Paulaner talk

5 Dec 2006

Brau Holding International, Germany’s third-largest brewer, has insisted flagship brand Paulaner is not for sale amid reports that rival brewer Radeberger is eyeing the wheat beer.

GERMANY: 2007 beer prices expected to rise - report

30 Nov 2006

The price of beer in Germany is set to rise sharply next year, according to reports.

GERMANY: InBev to sell another brewery in weeks

23 Nov 2006

InBev is looking to close the sale of another of its breweries in Germany by the end of the year.

GERMANY: Radeberger still hungry for acquisitions

9 May 2006

Radeberger Gruppe, Germany’s largest brewer, has said that it will look for further acquisitions after buying regional beer maker Freiberger Brauhaus.