
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.
Greene King, the UK brewer and pub operator, is set to acquire Spirit Pub Co for GBP773.6m (US$1.24bn) after the two firms finally struck a deal.
After reporting disappointing third-quarter results, late last week, Anheuser-Busch InBev insisted the quarter was a “one-off” in terms of profits.
Heineken has nominated the financial head of outdoor advertising firm JC Decaux as its next CFO.
Beer consumption in Europe fell by 9% in the past five years as UK drinkers deserted the category, new figures have shown.
Sue Clark has spent the last two-and-a-half years heading up SABMiller’s European business. It’s been a tough introduction to the world of P&L, after ten years in a corporate affairs role. Here, just-drinks deputy editor James Wilmore speaks to Clark on how she manages the region, her aim to attract more women to beer and her intriguing hobby.

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By GlobalDataThe US unit of Anheuser-Busch InBev has lined up the acquisition of Oregon craft brewer 10 Barrel Brewing Co.
Molson Coors has seen a disappointing third quarter hold back its year-to-date, with lower volumes making their presence felt.
MillerCoors has seen its healthy half-year continue into Q3, with year-to-date profits rising on slightly increased sales.