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New appointments, 4 January 2012
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 4 January 2012.
Organisation
Anheuser-Busch InBev
Anheuser-Busch InBev is a leading global brewer and one of the world’s top five consumer products companies.
Vital statistics
- Headquarters: Leuven, Belgium
- Founded: 2008 (merger of Anheuser Busch and InBev)
- Website: http://www.ab-inbev.com/
Recent stories
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Pulse Beverage partners with Budweiser-Busch
The Pulse Beverage Corporation has secured its first distributor in the Southeast US. The first shipment of Cabana arrived in Alabama last week and will be on the shelves soon.
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InBev UK is official beer partner for the NEC Group
InBev UK, the UK trading arm of leading global brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, is now the official beer partner for The NEC Group.
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Anheuser-Busch invests $1bn in US operations
Anheuser-Busch plans to invest more than $1bn in its breweries and other facilities nationwide that will support the growth of its brands and reinforce its commitment to local US communities.
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Stella Cidre recalled in ‘exploding bottle’ alert
In the UK, InBev has recalled three batch codes of Stella Artois Cidre in bottles over fears they could ‘burst unexpectedly’.
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Financial news, 11 August 2011: Symrise, AB InBev, Cargill
The latest financial news for 11 August 2011 includes Symrise, Cargill, Coca-Cola BCC, Ruchi Soya and Anheuser-Busch InBev.
Innovations
Budweiser unveils bow tie design
Budweiser has revealed a new bow tie design that will roll out of US breweries this summer. It will debut in global markets later this year.
Innovations
Stella Artois adds cider
Stella Artois is moving into the cider market with the launch of a 4.5% premium cider called Stella Cidre.
News
InBev UK recalls batches of Stella Artois beer
InBev has recalled some batches of Stella Artois beer (250ml bottles) because they may contain small pieces of glass.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev reports third quarter 2010 results
Anheuser-Busch InBev reports a 4.1% increase in total Q3 2010 volume sales, with soft drink volumes up 5.9%.
Report
Metal packaging materials market to hit $129bn by 2015
The global market for Metal Packaging Materials is forecast to reach US$129bn by the year 2015, according to a new GIA report.
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Coke still on top in ‘Top 100 Best Global Brands’
Interbrand has published its Top 100 ‘Best Global Brands’ for 2010, and Coca-Cola is still top of the pile.
Opinion
36 acquisitions in August 2010
August was another big month for transactions, with 36 recorded around the world. Richard Hall provides the details.
Innovations
Budweiser ‘66’ is launched
Budweiser ‘66’ is a lightly carbonated beer with packaging designed by jkr agency.
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AB InBev reports second-quarter and half-year 2010 results
Anheuser-Busch InBev has published its second-quarter and half-year 2010 results, showing a rise in profits.
Innovations
Metal World Cup beer bottles from Budweiser
Budweiser will be packaging its beer in a metallic bottle fashioned after the World Cup’s famous trophy.
News
Tradeteam agrees 3-year deal with AB InBev UK
UK drinks logistics provider Tradeteam has announced a three-year deal with AB InBev UK.
Report
The top 10 food and beverage ‘sustainability leaders’
Unilever has been identified as the ‘sustainability leader’ among the 10 largest food and beverage companies in a new Tomorrow’s Value Rating of the sector.
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AB InBev strives for water efficiency
Anheuser-Busch InBev has set aggressive three-year global environmental goals as part of its ‘Better World’ commitment.
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AB InBev obtains $17.2bn in bank financing
Anheuser-Busch InBev has obtained $17.2bn in long-term bank financing enabling the company to fully refinance its original $54bn senior acquisition facilities.
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Japanese brewers Kirin and Suntory end merger talks
Japanese beer makers Suntory and Kirin Holdings have scrapped plans to create one of the world’s largest beverage and food companies.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev cuts 800 jobs in Europe
The world’s largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, plans to cut 800 jobs in western Europe in response to falling beer sales.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev continues deleveraging
AB InBev has made an early payment of $3.7bn to Facility ‘C’ of its senior acquisition facilities from proceeds of disposals.
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Anheuser-Busch launches Bud Light Golden Wheat
Bud Light Golden Wheat is a premium, light, unfiltered wheat beer brewed with wheat malt, coriander and citrus peel.
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AB InBev sells European Ops to CVC
Anheuser-Busch InBev and CVC Capital Partners have signed an agreement under which AB InBev will sell its central European ops to CVC for $2,231m.
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AB InBev completes sale of Tennent’s
Anheuser-Busch InBev completes sale of Tennent’s Lager brand and associated trading assets.
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C&C snaps up AB InBev’s Tennent’s brand in €205m deal
Ireland’s C&C has acquired the Tennent’s lager brand from Anheuser-Busch InBev as part of a deal worth €205m.
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Anheuser-Busch debuts ‘world’s lightest beer’
Anheuser-Busch has announced what it claims to be ‘the lightest beer in the world’, which it is test marketing across the US in 15 selected markets.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Q2 profit beats forecasts
Anheuser-Busch InBev announces second-quarter results for 2009
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AB InBev sells stake in Tsingato to Asahi
Anheuser-Busch Inbev has agreed to sell a 19.9% stake in Chinese brewer Tsingato to Ashai of Japan for $667m.