The company was established
in July 1, 1999 by the association of the Brazilian breweries Brahma and Antarctica.
The merger of the two biggest Brazilian companies within the sector was approved
by the Cade (Administrative Council for Economic Defense) on March 30 of this
year.
BRAZIL: AmBev is Brazil`s biggest beverage company and the fifth worldwide
AmBev - American Beverage Company is Brazil`s biggest beverage company and the fifth worldwide. In the beers segment it holds the fourth position worldwide. Its line of products includes also soft drinks, isotonic, teas and waters, holding a 38% stake of Brazil`s total beverage