Innovations
Rexam partners with Grolsch on promotional football can
Grolsch has chosen Rexam to produce ‘Heracles’ 50cl promotional cans which were filled with Grolsch Premium Pilsner.
Organisation
SABMiller plc
One of the world’s largest brewers, SABMiller has brewing interests and distribution agreements across six continents. Six of its brands are among the top 50 in the world, and it’s also one of the world’s largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products.
Vital statistics
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Founded: 1895
- Website: http://www.sabmiller.com/
Recent stories
News
Update on acquisition of Foster’s assets
As part of CCA’s agreement with SABMiller, CCA had the right to acquire each of three Foster’s businesses including the Fiji breweries and distillery in Fiji and Samoa (Fiji Business).
News
Coca-Cola Amatil to proceed with buying Foster’s Fiji unit
It has been reported by *The Australian* that Coca-Cola Amatil intends to acquire the Fiji business of beer brewer Foster’s under the terms of an agreement with SABMiller.
Innovations
Cartils set to reveal new designs for Grolsch
Grolsch and Cartils will reveal a new graphic design for all bottles, cans and other packaging for the Grolsch brand into the Dutch market this week.
News
SABMiller moves into US cider market
Tenth and Blake Beer Company, MillerCoors craft-and-import division, has acquired Crispin Cider Company, giving it a significant presence in the beer industry’s growing category.
News
ProProcure launched as SABMiller’s global brands PoS partner
ProProcure, a marketing spend management company, has formed a partnership with SABMiller to act as its global brands Point-of-Sale (PoS) partner.
News
SABMiller launches China trial for Miller Genuine Draft
SABMiller has revealed that China Resources Snow Breweries Limited is launching a trial of SABMiller’s international premium brand, Miller Genuine Draft, in the Zhejiang region of China.
News
New appointments, 19 December 2011
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 19 December 2011.
News
SABMiller invests US$260m in Africa
Following strong growth in its African division, SABMiller has confirmed a US$260m investment programme to fund capacity expansion in its subsidiaries in Uganda, Ghana, Zambia and Tanzania.
News
SABMiller’s acquisition of Foster’s is approved
The Australian Federal Treasurer on recommendation from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), has approved SABMiller’s acquisition of Foster’s and the remaining 50% of Pacific Beverages.
News
Foster’s tweak $10bn deal on tax ruling
As part of SABMiller’s proposed acquisition of Foster’s, SABMiller and Foster’s had agreed that Foster’s could pay its shareholders a return of capital of A$0.30 per share.
News
SABMiller invests US$295m in programme in Peru
SABMiller has confirmed a US$295m capital investment programme in its Peruvian subsidiary, Backus.
News
Anadolu Efes and SABmiller agree strategic alliance
SABMiller and Anadolu Efes have agreed a strategic alliance for Turkey, Russia, the CIS, Central Asia and the Middle East. SABMiller is to transfer its Russian and Ukrainian beer businesses to Anadolu
News
SABMiller agrees deal to buy Foster’s at A$5.10/share
SABMiller has agreed with Foster’s Group a recommended cash offer to Foster’s shareholders at A$5.10 per share, which values Foster’s equity at approximately A$9.9bn.
News
The Water Futures Partnership opens to new global partners
SABMiller, WWF and the German international development agency (GIZ) are inviting businesses, NGOs and other organisations to join the Water Futures Partnership.
News
CR Snow agrees joint venture with China Kweichow Moutai
CR Snow has entered into an agreement with China Kweichow Moutai Distillery to invest in Guizhou Moutai Beer.
News
Foster’s to reject second SABMiller proposal
SABMiller intends to make an unsolicited highly conditional takeover offer for all the shares in Foster’s Group Limited at a price of $4.90 per share in cash.
News
SABMiller to make takeover offer for Foster’s Group
SABMiller proposes, through its indirect wholly owned Australian subsidiary SABMiller Beverage Investments, to make a conditional, off-market, cash takeover offer of Foster’s Group.
News
Financial news, 26 July 2011: PepsiCo, Britvic, Coca-Cola
The latest financial news for 26 July 2011 includes PepsiCo, SABMiller, Rémy Cointreau, Britvic, Coca-Cola Femsa and J&J Snack Foods Corp.
News
Bid for Foster’s ‘undervalues company’
Foster’s Group Limited has received an unsolicited, incomplete, non-binding and conditional proposal from SABMiller plc.
News
SABMiller reports 5% increase in 2010 group revenue
SABMiller plc has issued a trading update for the 12 months to 31 March 2011.
Innovations
SABMiller Dorada selects Boxal aluminium bottles
Compañía Cervecera de Canarias releases aluminium bottles of Dorada beer printed by Boxal on the market for the Tenerife International Carnival.
Innovations
Coors Banquet heritage cans
Coors beer has released four limited edition cans.
News
MillerCoors posts strong 2010 profit growth
MillerCoors underlying net income increased at double-digit rates in the fourth quarter and full year 2010.
Innovations
New branding for Carling Black Label
A new brand identity for Carling Black Label has been unveiled by branding and packaging design consultancy Cartils.
Opinion
The hidden cost of tax havens
A structural change in the way we do business in developing countries is needed, says Emma Herman.
Report
Brands – the hits and misses of 2010
2011 can be a profitable year for consumer packaged goods brands, but they must learn from 2010’s successes and failures, says Datamonitor.
Innovations
Grolsch Stender 0.5% returns
Stender, the brand name of the low-alcohol beer by Grolsch from the early 1990s, is coming back.
News
SABMiller responds to ActionAid’s report on tax
SABMiller strongly rejects the allegations made by ActionAid in its recent report on the group’s tax affairs.
News
SABMiller acquires Cervecería Argentina SA Isenbeck
SABMiller plc has acquired Cervecería Argentina SA Isenbeck, the third largest brewer in Argentina, from the Warsteiner Group.
News
Crown’s event can wins ‘Can of the Year 2010′
Winner of the ‘Can of the Year’ for 2010 is the Event Can from Crown Holdings.
Report
The top 3 ‘beer cities’ in Europe
According to SABMiller research, which is focused on today’s beer drinking traditions in European countries, the top three ‘beer cities’ are …
Opinion
The Brau Beviale Blog 2010
Brau Beviale kicked off in Nuremberg this morning at NürnbergMesse. Shaun Weston & Claire Phoenix report back.
Innovations
Castle Lite Limited Edition Pack
SABMiller’s Castle Lite is a premium, lighter beer first launched in 1994. This ‘Limited Edition’ is launched on the South African market.
Innovations
SABMiller adds Kozel to beer portfolio
SABMiller has announced the introduction of a new beer to its portfolio of Miller Brands.
Report
SABMiller and WWF publish data on water scarcity
SABMiller and leading global environment organisation WWF have published the latest results of their Water Futures Partnership.
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
SABMiller yet to make offer for Foster’s
According to reports, SABMiller and Asahi Breweries haven’t made any formal offers for the Foster’s Group’s beer operations.
News
Coca-Cola introduces Burn in Zimbabwe
The Coca-Cola Company has entered Zimbabwe’s energy drinks market in a demonstration of renewed interest in the country.
News
SABMiller issues trading update at AGM
At the AGM of SABMiller, chief executive Graham Mackay commented on the group’s performance for the three months ended 30 June 2010.
News
Grolsch unveils bar in British Airways’ Terminal 5
Dutch beer brand Grolsch has unveiled a bespoke bar in one of British Airways’ flagship lounges in Terminal 5.
Innovations
Crown Holdings’ can-into-cup innovation for SAB
The South African Breweries Limited is introducing a new innovation in beer packaging.
News
SABMiller issues trading update up to 31 March 2010
SABMiller has issued an update on trading for the 12 months to 31 March 2010.
News
SABMiller acquires Rwenzori Bottled Water in Uganda
SABMiller Plc, a UK-based producer and distributor of beer, malts and carbonated soft drinks, has acquired Uganda’s Rwenzori Bottled Water Ltd.
Innovations
Sapporo’s Zero Sparkling Red Grape
Sapporo’s Zero Sparkling Red Grape has zero calories and 6% red grape juice with three artificial sweeteners.
News
SABMiller trading update for third quarter
SABMiller plc has issued its interim management statement for the third quarter ended 31 December 2009.
Report
SABMiller helps to tackle water scarcity
A new report by the 2030 Water Resources Group shows that growing water scarcity can be mitigated affordably and sustainably.
Article
What the Top 100 companies are doing to survive
Claire Rowan, editor of ‘Food & Beverage International’, looks at what companies are doing to stay ahead of the recession.
News
SABMiller issues trading update
SABMiller plc has provided an update regarding trading during the six-month period ended 30 September 2009, which is the first half of its financial year.
News
SABMiller Africa acquires Maheu beverage portfolio
SABMiller Africa has announced that Heinrich’s Syndicate Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire Maheu portfolio.