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Financial digest, 10 May 2012: Carlsberg, Symrise, Wilmar
The latest financial news for 10 May 2012 includes Carlsberg, Symrise, Frigoglass, SodaStream International and Wilmar.
Organisation
Carlsberg Group
More than 45,000 people work for the Carlsberg Group, and its products are sold in more than 150 markets. In 2008, the company sold more than 120 million hectolitres of beer, which is about 100 million bottles of beer a day.
Vital statistics
- Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Founded: 1847
- Website: http://www.carlsberggroup.com/
Recent stories
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Carlsberg launches Tuborg in China
Carlsberg is rolling out a rejuvenation programme of Tuborg, one of the top 10 international premium brands.
News
Carlsberg confirms position as most efficient brewer
Carlsberg has revealed that the company’s 2011 results confirm Carlsberg’s position as most efficient brewer.
Opinion
44 acquisitions in February
No shortage of deal activity again in February. 44 transactions are recorded on the BevBlog acquisitions database.
News
New appointments, 28 February 2012
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 28 February 2012.
News
Financial digest, 22 Feb 2012: Campbell’s, Carlsberg, Heinz
The latest financial news for 22 February 2012 includes Campbell Soup Company, Carlsberg Group, Heinz, Kerry Group and Orangina Schweppes.
News
Carlsberg to buy up Russian unit Baltika
The Carlsberg Group intends to make a voluntary offer for the remaining outstanding shares in its Russian subsidiary, Baltika.
Innovations
San Miguel Fresca
San Miguel Fresca has been developed as a result of a partnership between Carlsberg UK and Mahou-San Miguel of Spain.
News
Carlsberg appoints Peter Schmeichel as brand ambassador
Carlsberg, sponsor of Uefa Euro 2012, has appointed Peter Schmeichel, former goalkeeper for Denmark and Manchester United, as its global ambassador.
News
Carlsberg signs 5-year revolving credit facility of €800m
Carlsberg Breweries has entered into a new 5-year revolving credit facility of €800m with a selected group of relationship banks.
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Norbert Dentressangle secures five-year Carlsberg contract
Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed as Carlsberg UK’s primary logistics partner under a new five-year contract.
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Financial news, 9 November 2011: Symrise, Carlsberg, Raisio
The latest financial news for 9 November 2011 includes Chr Hansen, Symrise, Carlsberg, Coca-Cola Hellenic, Raisio, Associated British Foods, Nestlé India and Hansen’s.
News
Carlsberg acquisition of shares in Hue Brewery completes
Carlsberg Group and Hue People’s Committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming the Committee’s support for the Carlsberg Group to acquire the Committee’s 50% shareholding in Hue Brewery.
News
New appointments, 26 October 2011
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 26 October 2011.
News
Carlsberg launches integrated UEFA Euro 2012 campaign
Carlsberg is launching the first part of an integrated marketing campaign which challenges fans from around the world to show what they would do to win UEFA Euro 2012 tickets.
News
Rehau supplies pressure pipe to UK Carlsberg brewery
Rehau has supplied more than 900 metres of its Rauiso Food PE-Xa pressure pipe to the Carlsberg brewery in Northampton, UK.
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Financial news, 22 August 2011: Carlsberg, Frutarom, Amcor
The latest financial news for 22 August 2011 includes Carlsberg, Frutarom, Coca-Cola Içecek, Anadolu Efes, Skinny Nutritional and Amcor.
News
Carlsberg appoints Peter Ernsting
As of 1 June 2011, Peter Ernsting will join Carlsberg as senior vice president, Group Supply Chain, and be a member of Carlsberg’s executive committee.
Innovations
Rexam King Can hits German market
Rexam has launched its two-piece 1-litre King Can in Western Europe. Tuborg Pilsener, brewed by Carlsberg, was launched into the German market in March.
News
Carlsberg launches new brand positioning
Carlsberg is investing significantly in repositioning its brand to support its ambition to be ‘the fastest growing global beer company’.
News
Carlsberg Group launches iPad app
Carlsberg Group’s annual report 2010 is now available as an app for the Apple iPad.
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Carlsberg says latest results reveal ‘strong performance’
The Carlsberg Group has delivered what it calls a ‘strong performance’ in 2010, despite the impact from the increase in Russian excise duties.
News
Carlsberg increases holding in Olivaria Brewery to 67.8%
Baltic Beverages Holding AB (ВВН), which belongs to the Carlsberg Group, has increased its ownership in OJSC Olivaria Brewery to 67.8%.
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Carlsberg sells Dresden brewery
The Carlsberg Group has sold its Feldschlösschen brewery in Dresden to Frankfurter Brauhaus GmbH.
News
Strong interim results from Carlsberg
As revealed in its interim results, the Carlsberg Group achieved 18% operating profit growth to DKK 9.1bn for the first nine months of 2010.
Opinion
36 acquisitions in August 2010
August was another big month for transactions, with 36 recorded around the world. Richard Hall provides the details.
News
Feldschlösschen concentrates beer production in Rheinfelden
Feldschlösschen, Carlsberg Group’s company in Switzerland, will concentrate its production of beer for the Swiss market in its main brewery in Rheinfelden.
News
Carlsberg raises its forecast for 2010
Carlsberg Group has released its interim results as at 30 June 2010.
Opinion
34 acquisitions in July 2010
July was a bumper month for transactions in terms of numbers and variety, but few were above $1bn.
Innovations
Carlsberg launches ‘draft in a bottle’ beer in Kazakhstan
Carlsberg’s Kazakhstan beer brand Derbes is launching a new variant, ‘draft in a bottle’, with graphic design by design agency LFH.
Innovations
New flavours for Ramlösa Balans water
Carlsberg Sverige has added two new variants to its functional water line.
News
Carlsberg chooses thermochromic ink for cider cans
Rexam has been chosen by Carlsberg to supply limited edition cans for its Somersby Apple Cider during the summer season.
Opinion
Choice and competition will be hit
Mike Benner of Camra condemns the S&N acquisition announcement by Carlsberg and Heineken.
News
Heineken and Carlsberg takeover success
Carlsberg and Heineken on Friday agreed a joint cash bid of 800 pence a share for Scottish and Newcastle (S&N) that will split up the British brewer of Foster’s and Kronenbourg.