Heineken

Heineken UK's David Forde named next C&C Group CEO

9 Jul 2020

C&C Group has appointed Heineken UK head David Forde as its new CEO.

Vietnam lines up final SABECO stake sale - report

6 Jul 2020

Vietnam's Government is withdrawing from SABECO, according to reports, with the divestment of its remaining 36% stake in the domestic brewer.

Anheuser-Busch InBev launches Michelob Ultra blanket in COVID-themed campaign

1 Jul 2020

Anheuser-Busch InBev has joined Heineken in running a US marketing campaign that takes a light-hearted approach to social distancing rules.

Heineken unveils six-foot cooler for Dos Equis social distancing drive

24 Jun 2020

The US division of Heineken is to hand out six-foot-long coolers to Dos Equis consumers in a marketing activation designed to highlight social distancing guidelines.

Beavertown to live-stream farm animals in 'alternative Glastonbury' push

22 Jun 2020

Beavertown, the London brewer part-owned by Heineken, is to live-stream scenes from an English farm in a marketing campaign that aims to replace this Summer's cancelled UK festival and events season.

Corporate Social Responsibility activations around the world - The IARD Digest - June 2020

19 Jun 2020

Once a month, the drinks industry-funded International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, which covers alcohol policies worldwide, reviews some of the alcohol industry's recent CSR activities. Here's a look at what's been going on in recent weeks.

Why everyone's crying out for a beer, why spirits is causing sleepless nights and why COVID could kill off conferences - The just-drinks Analyst

16 Jun 2020

Ian Shackleton may no longer be an investment analyst by profession, but it's the only way he can look at the drinks industry. This month, he returns to just-drinks with thoughts of yesterbeer, some cautionary words for spirits and a telling-off for conference organisers.

Could lockdown cement low/no-alcohol status? - focus

15 Jun 2020

CFOs are not known for their excitability but, last week, Heineken's finance head could hardly contain herself.

Heineken trims SKUs by up to 30% to navigate COVID-19 crisis - CFO

12 Jun 2020

Heineken has cut back its beer portfolio by as much as 30% in some markets at the brewer rationalises SKUs in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Heineken family buys stake in mixer company Double Dutch

11 Jun 2020

The family behind the Heineken company has bought a minority stake in UK tonic and mixer company Double Dutch.

Beverage rivals join forces for US$76m Brazil retail relief effort

10 Jun 2020

Beverage companies in Brazil including The Coca-Cola Co, PepsiCo and Heineken are collaborating on a BRS370m (US$76m) rescue plan for small business owners.

Heineken appoints new brand Heineken global senior director

1 Jun 2020

Heineken's marketing director for Brazil is to take the lead on the Dutch brewer's namesake lager brand.

Corporate Social Responsibility activations around the world - The IARD Digest - May 2020

27 May 2020

Once a month, the drinks industry-funded International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, which covers alcohol policies worldwide, reviews some of the alcohol industry's recent CSR activities. Here's a look at what's been going on in recent weeks.

Carlsberg's Marston's JV a boost for both sides - analysis

26 May 2020

Beverage industry analysts have welcomed Carlsberg's UK joint venture with pub owner and brewer Marston's, calling the move both financially and strategically attractive.

Molson Coors Beverage Co furloughs North America, Europe staff

26 May 2020

Molson Coors Beverage Co has furloughed staff as the economic impact of the coronavirus reaches global brewers.

Beavertown Brewery's Staycation IPA - Product Launch

26 May 2020

UK craft brewer Beavertown is looking to cheer up consumers who have had their summer holidays cancelled, releasing a limited-edition IPA called Staycation.

Heineken CEO Jean-Francois Van Boxmeer named Vodafone chairman

22 May 2020

Heineken CEO Jean-Francois Van Boxmeer is to join Vodafone as the UK-based telecommunications company's next chairman.

Heineken names incoming chief corporate affairs & transformation officer

19 May 2020

Heineken has lined up Stacey Tank as its next chief corporate affairs & transformation officer.

Heineken's Desperados live-stream DJ shows head to Spain

19 May 2020

Heineken has released details of the latest activation from the partnership between its Desperados brand and Spanish live show organiser Elrow.

Molson Coors Beverage Co Performance Trends 2015-2019 - results data

13 May 2020

In mid-February, Molson Coors Beverage Co released its full-year results for 2019. The group posted flat sales for the 12 months on a 3.5% decline in volumes. Here, just-drinks considers Molson Coors' performance over the last five years.

Corporate Social Responsibility activations around the world - The IARD Digest - April 2020 - CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL

11 May 2020

Once a month, the drinks industry-funded International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, which covers alcohol policies worldwide, reviews some of the alcohol industry's recent CSR activities. Here, a little later than planned, is a look at what's been going on in recent weeks.

Beavertown Brewery's Nanobot Super Session IPA - Product Launch

1 May 2020

Beavertown Brewery is adding a low-alcoholic beer to its portfolio in the UK.

Anheuser-Busch InBev Performance Trends 2015-2019 - results data

30 Apr 2020

In late-February, Anheuser-Busch InBev released its full-year results for 2019. The brewing giant posted a 4.3% lift in sales from the year in organic terms, with volumes inching up by 1.1%. Here, just-drinks considers A-B InBev's performance over the last five years.

Carlsberg Q1 2020 - Sales down 7.4%, Eastern Europe posts increase - results data - comment

30 Apr 2020

Carlsberg has reported a larger Q1 volumes slide than rival Heineken, but the brewer's Eastern Europe region posted a sales lift from the coronavirus-dominated three-month period.

Anheuser-Busch InBev calls time on Budweiser Prohibition Brew - just-drinks exclusive

29 Apr 2020

Anheuser-Busch InBev is to discontinue non-alcoholic Budweiser brand Prohibition Brew and replace it with the newly-launched Budweiser Zero in all markets.

Heineken's chief corporate affairs officer to step down

27 Apr 2020

Heineken has announced the departure of its chief corporate affairs officer.

Heineken Q1 2020 - Volumes dip 2.1%, slide 14% in March - results data

22 Apr 2020

Heineken has increased its focus on e-commerce sales, with the first three months of 2019 proving the calm before the coronavirus storm of a tempestuous nine months ahead.

Why stock markets are strong while companies are weak, how best to keep investors informed and why Q1 doesn't matter so much - The just-drinks analyst

21 Apr 2020

None of us - not even just-drinks' in-house analyst, Ian Shackleton - has seen anything like this. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown us all into panic. As the need for calm heads grows, allow Ian to talk you down.

Heineken Q1 2020 - preview

21 Apr 2020

On Wednesday, Heineken will announce its volumes performance from the first three months of 2020. This time last year, the brewer posted a 4% volumes lift for the first quarter of 2019, the same rate of increase as in Q1 2018. Here's a look at the news that is likely to have shaped the company's performance in the quarter.

Grim reading ahead as Q1 results lift coronavirus veil - comment

20 Apr 2020

Over the next few weeks, the drinks industry will see the release of some of the most anticipated - and, not in a good way - quarterly results in its history.