Pyramid Breweries

Round-Up -The ICAP Digest - July

2 Aug 2012

Once a month, the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP), which covers alcohol policies worldwide, will look at what's going on in-market to promote a responsible role for alcohol in society.

Research in Focus - Baijiu Shows Premium Sector is Not All About Imported Cachet

20 Jan 2012

Much has been written about the continued growth potential for imported spirits in China, but a new report from The IWSR examines the special position the traditional spirit, baijiu, holds in the Chinese spirits sector.

just On Call - SABMiller sizes up Africa beer bounty

14 Oct 2011

SABMiller is focusing on local premium beers in Africa and believes that there is an untapped US$3.7bn of sales across nine of its key markets on the continent.

INDIA: Coca-Cola India to re-enter powdered beverage category

26 Apr 2011

Coca-Cola India is to re-enter the branded powdered ready-to-drink market through its Fanta brand.

Comment - Beer - Marketing For All: A Guide

24 Feb 2011

The list of commentators on just-drinks just keeps on growing. Earlier this week, we unveiled Ray Rowlands, who will look at soft drinks & water. Next up, we welcome Pete Brown, a renowned blogger on all things beer whose knowledge of the brewing industry sets him in good stead to cast his eye over the brewing landscape. Pete starts his journey with just-drinks with a marketing moan, though.

US: KPS Capital refinances North American Breweries

15 Nov 2010

KPS Capital Partners has raised fresh funds to pay dividends and debt at its North American Breweries arm, the owner of Labatt USA.

Comment - Soft Drinks & Water - Poor Opportunities in India

28 Oct 2010

India has been identified as an emerging market for the soft drinks industry. There are fledgling trade shows Fi India this month and Drink Technology in November. This year has also seen the inauguration of its first beverage association, Yet India is a complex country of cultures, class divide and extreme poverty, and Annette Farr has a cautionary comment for newcomers to the market.

US: KPS Capital Partners acquires Independent Brewers United

20 Aug 2010

Labatt USA owner KPS Capital Partners will take advantage of craft beer sales growth in by acquiring Independent Brewers United (IBU), which owns Pyramid, Magic Hat and MacTarnahan's companies.

Product Launch - US: Pyramid Breweries' Fling Pale Ale

7 Jan 2010

Pyramid Breweries' Fling Pale Ale

US: Pabst Brewing Co appoints John Lennon as CEO

14 Sep 2009

US-based brewer Pabst Brewing Co has appointed the president of ThaiBev subsidiary InterBev USA as its new CEO.

US: Pyramid Breweries unveils ‘Juggernaut’ red ale

29 Jul 2009

Pyramid Breweries has introduced a “ruby red” seasonal beer to its portfolio, ahead of a further launch in February 2010.

Research - Brazil soft drinks sector can weather economic storm

29 May 2009

Brazil’s economy has been affected by the global financial crisis but Simon Maddrell of Euromonitor International believes the country’s soft drinks sector is in good shape to withstand the downturn, thanks to solid consumer confidence and the swift remedial economic policies adopted by the Government.

US: Jones Soda appoints chief financial officer

19 Aug 2008

US soft drinks firm Jones Soda has appointed Michael O’Brien as chief financial officer.

US: Pyramid Breweries board members resign

6 Aug 2008

Several directors on the Pyramid Breweries board have resigned following confirmation of the firm's takeover by fellow craft brewer Magic Hat earlier this week.

US: Magic Hat completes Pyramid Breweries takeover

5 Aug 2008

Independent Brewers United, owner of Magic Hat Brewing Company, has completed the takeover of Pyramid Breweries.

US: Magic Hat extends Pyramid Breweries purchase deadline

31 Jul 2008

Independent Brewers United has extended the deadline for its tender offer to acquire Pyramid Breweries by 48 hours.

just the round-up - The week in drinks

4 Jul 2008

The top ten most visited stories on just-drinks this week included news on V&S and A-B and cost pressures at Cott, whilst whisky dominated the spirits headlines.

US: Magic Hat makes Pyramid Breweries merger move

30 Jun 2008

Independent Brewers United has made an offer to acquire all of Pyramid Breweries’ outstanding common stock for US$25.7m.

US: Pyramid Breweries Q1 slips into red

15 May 2008

Pyramid Breweries has fallen into the red in its first quarter as a result of cost increases, in part due to a mediation settlement over an employee break time dispute.

CAN: Pyramid signs Western Canada deal

12 May 2008

US craft brewer Pyramid Breweries has appointed AFIC EXIM (Canada) Corp. to represent its brands in Western Canada.

US: Pyramid Breweries, Magic Hat prepare for merger

29 Apr 2008

Pyramid Breweries and Magic Hat Brewing Company & Performing Arts Center are looking to merge their operations.

US: Pyramid expands Crystal Wheat Ale reach

9 Apr 2008

Pyramid Breweries has expanded the distribution of its Crystal Wheat Ale to reach grocery store and retail outlets in the Pacific north-west of the US.

US: Boston Beer Company, Anheuser-Busch lead US brewing charts - research

8 Apr 2008

The Boston Beer Company has been rated as the largest craft brewing company in the US, according to recent research.

US: Pyramid Breweries lines up Mariners baseball partnership

25 Mar 2008

Pyramid Breweries has announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Seattle Mariners.

US: Pyramid Breweries counters tough 2007 with job cuts

6 Mar 2008

Pyramid Breweries has lowered its full-year net loss, despite a “disappointing” final quarter.

US: Thomas Kemper ups California presence

19 Dec 2007

Thomas Kemper Soda Co. has secured a distribution deal in the US.

US: Pyramid Breweries sales v-p quits

6 Dec 2007

The vice president of sales at Pyramid Breweries has quit the company.

US: Pyramid Q3 profit slips from black to red

14 Nov 2007

Pyramid Breweries has reversed its operating profit for the third quarter last year into an operating loss in Q3 2007.

US: Pyramid launches first Brewer’s Reserve beer

30 Aug 2007

Pyramid Breweries has introduced the first in its ‘Brewer’s Reserve’ limited edition line of speciality beers.

US: Pyramid sees losses reverse in H1

10 Aug 2007

Pyramid Breweries has reversed its first half losses, despite a slight dip in sales.