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.

It is not so much the departure of its current CEO that means this year will be one of consolidation for Carlsberg, more that his replacement is not a ‘beer man’.

Carlsberg-owned Brasseries Kronenbourg is to invest EUR12m (US$13.6m) this year at its brewery in eastern France, to adapt the production facilities to an ever-expanding range of beers.

The Boston Beer Co has posted a jump in full-year profits, sales and volumes, but has warned that tougher times lie ahead.

SABMiller has completed a US$100m upgrade at its Ghanaian subsidiary, Accra Brewery, that will double its capacity in the region.

Anheuser-Busch InBev is looking to buy back US$1bn-worth of shares after reporting healthy growth in 2014.

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Earlier today, Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a rise in full-year group sales and net profits on the back of flat volumes. Here, just-drinks takes a look at the brewer’s performance in its global markets.

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