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Arca pays US$60m to up Lindley stake in Peru 7 Jan 2016

Mexico's Arca Continental has increased its stake in Corporacion Lindley, four months after taking majority control of the sole Coca-Cola bottler in Peru.

Arca Continental buys stake in Corporacion Lindley 11 Sep 2015

Arca Continental has acquired majority control of Corporacion Lindley, the sole Coca-Cola bottler in Peru, in the latest bottler consolidation move in the Coca-Cola system.

Grupo Aje to consider IPO - report 30 Mar 2011

Latin American cola producer Grupo Aje is to consider an initial public offering (IPO) this year, according to reports.

Pisco sour exports bounce back 15 Jul 2010

Exports of Peru's quintessential grape brandy, pisco sour, surged 152% during the first five months of 2010.

SABMiller to launch Miller Genuine Draft 2 Jul 2010

SABMiller will launch Miller Genuine Draft in Peru, marking the beer brand's first appearance in South America.

Pisco degree to launch as global demand leaps 1 May 2009

Foreign interest in pisco, the Peruvian grape-based brandy, has prompted authorities to launch a distance learning degree for the spirit drink.

Backus posts 40% fall in third-quarter profit 1 Nov 2007

Peruvian drinks group Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (Backus) has reported a 40% drop in third-quarter profits to PEN81.3m (US$27m).

Peruvian wine exports rise in year so far 10 Oct 2007

Peruvian wine exports have leapt in the first eight months of this year, according to recent figures.

Backus plans further investments 27 Sep 2007

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston has commenced its investment across Peru for 2007 and 2008.

Ajegroup targets Peru's beer market 23 Mar 2007

Ajegroup is looking to enter its domestic beer market, according to reports.