Czech Republic: Latest beverage news & analysis

Editor's Viewpoint - Becherovka: Is Stock an Option? 3 Apr 2014

Reports this week that Pernod Ricard is looking to offload Czech liqueur brand Becherovka are on the money. Reuters' story on Tuesday (1 April) was not an April Fool.

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The just-drinks Interview - Budejovicky Budvar CEO, Jirí Bocek - Part II 28 Nov 2013

In the first part of just-drinks' interview with the head of Czech brewer Budejovicky Budvar, Jirí Bocek discussed the company's ownership structure and its position in the Czech beer market. Here, in part two, he tells us about his plans beyond Czech and gives us his view on the never-ending legal tussle with Anheuser-Busch InBev.

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The just-drinks Interview - Budejovicky Budvar CEO, Jirí Bocek - Part I 26 Nov 2013

Last month, I travelled to Czech to take in a tour of Budejovicky Budvar's brewery in the south of the country. While there, I was granted an audience with group director Jirí Bocek. During our time together, we discussed the firm's ownership structure, its plans for future expansion, and that legal row.

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Editor's Viewpoint - Beer - Budejovicky Budvar: A Loud Voice for a Little Man 31 Oct 2013

It's been an interesting few days for me, having been to Czech for the first time, to visit Budejovicky Budvar.

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just the Facts - Budejovicky Budvar 30 Oct 2013

This week, just-drinks is in Czech, visiting Budejovicky Budvar. Ahead of an interview with the brewer's general director, which will run next week, here are some facts about the firm, its home town, its facilities, and its brands.

Budejovicky Budvar eyes capacity boost with US$98m investment plan 6 Feb 2018

Czech brewer Budejovicky Budvar has outlined plans for a CZK2bn (US$98m) investment to increase capacity.

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Budejovicky Budvar appoints former SABMiller executive as new CEO 2 May 2017

Budejovicky Budvar has appointed a new CEO almost one year after its former head stepped aside for health reasons.

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Anheuser-Busch InBev upgrades Budejovice brewery, says "no plans" for Budweiser 24 Jan 2017

Anheuser-Busch InBev has said its plans for a US$15m investment in the Samson Brewery in Budejovice is not a precursor to begin brewing Budweiser in the Czech town.

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Stock Spirits makes brand purchases in Czech 12 Oct 2016

Stock Spirits has made its long-awaited return to the M&A arena, purchasing three spirits brands from Bohemia Sekt in Czech.

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Budejovicky Budvar posts double-digit volumes lift in 2015 7 Jan 2016

Budejovicky Budvar has reported a near-10% rise in sales volumes in 2015.

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Stoli Group switches Central European distribution 9 Nov 2015

The Stoli Group is to switch its distributors in Central Europe.

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Product Launch - Budejovicky Budvar's Bud B:Strong Limited Edition 9 Apr 2015

Budejovicky Budvar has launched a third limited edition run of its Bud B: Strong iteration.

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Budejovicky Budvar FY sales, volumes rise 16 Jan 2015

Czech brewer Budejovicky Budvar has reported "record" full-year sales and volumes increases, but volumes growth in exports slowed after a strong 2013.

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Czech brewer Pivovary Lobkowicz secures control of Pivovar Rychtar 10 Dec 2014

Pivovary Lobkowicz has taken full control of fellow Czech brewer Pivovar Rychtár by acquiring the 30% stake it did not already own in the group.

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Budejovicky Budvar extends B:Cherry footprint beyond Czech 22 Oct 2014

Budejovicky Budvar is rolling out a cherry-flavoured extension of its namesake beer brand to Germany, the UK and the US.

US beer called "filthy water" as Czech president gets patriotic 25 Nov 2014

The long-running spat between US and Czech brewers stepped up a notch this week after the Czech president described American beer as “filthy water”.