Altia post 7.6% net sales growth
Altia, the wine and spirits group that focuses on the Nordic countries, has announced a 7.6% net sales increase to €524.8 million for the year January to December 2011.
Latest Budweiser trademark dispute resolved
UK: AB InBev and Budějovický Budvar can continue to use the Budweiser name simultaneously.
Budweiser to partner The FA Cup
Budweiser has signed a three-year agreement with The Football Association to become the ‘lead partner’ of The FA Cup.
Asia-Pacific and Latin America spur AB InBev growth
AB InBev’s buoyant Asia-Pacific and Latin America markets have offset negative growth in North America and Europe, to spur overall revenue growth.
AB InBev launches Stella cider
UK: AB InBev has launched a cider under the Stella Artois name. Stella Artois Cidre will be available from easter 2011 in 568ml bottles and 440ml cans and the company suggests serving the product over ice.
JF Hillebrand acquires Lagena Distribution
Logistics company JF Hillebrand has acquired Lagena Distribution, the Stockholm-based distributors.
European court rejects AB InBev’s bid for Community Trade Mark
An attempt by AB InBev to register the Budweiser trademark as a Community Trade Mark within the EU has been rejected by the European Court of Justice.
Mexico/US: Arbitrators settle AB InBev/Modelo row
An arbitration panel has said that the combination of Anheuser-Busch and InBev did not violate the investment agreement between Anheuser-Busch and Mexican drinks giant Grupo Modelo.
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Why craft brands are gaining traction
I’ve always maintained that the cards are stacked against craft spirits brands wanting to build a meaningful travel retail presence.
