Under the contract, Interbrew will retain its primary distribution facilities so customers who receive deliveries directly from the company, such as supermarkets and large wholesalers, are not affected. But the deal will see Interbrew UK outsource its secondary distribution operations.
UK: Authorities clear Interbrew/Tradeteam deal
Competition authorities in the UK have cleared the proposed distribution deal between the Belgian brewing force, Interbrew, and the logistics specialists, Tradeteam. Interbrew UK is expected to begin transferring distribution operations and around 1,500 employees to Tradeteam in October.
September 19, 2002