The Executive Chairman of Asahi talks to TheShout about the group’s bid to buy Carlton & United Breweries and how it fits in with Asahi’s plans to expand its global platform.
Category: Beer & Cider
A crafty revolution
The craft movement is seeing growth across alcohol categories, particularly spirits, writes Norrelle Goldring.
BrewDog eyeing new Australian beers
Scottish craft brewer BrewDog is looking forward to opening its Brisbane brewery and working with Australian hops.
ACCC will review Asahi’s CUB deal
The ACCC has been notified of Asahi’s proposed $16bn purchase of Carlton & United Breweries and will review the deal once it receives a submission.
AB InBev agrees to sell CUB to Asahi
Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to divest Carlton & United Breweries to Asahi Group Holdings.
Shoppers swaying towards independent beer
ATO data shows that one out of every 10 consumer dollars spent on beer is spent on indie beer.
Coopers to launch XPA in cans
Following a successful on-premise launch through May and June, Coopers’ new XPA will soon be in a can format.
IBA welcomes two new board members
The IBA announces two new board members and bids farewell to director Ben Kraus.
Global alcohol consumption declines but is forecast to grow
IWSR’s 2018 Global Beverage Alcohol Data shows growth in spirits but declines in beer and wine and forecasts overall market growth over next five years.
Cider Australia trust mark hits stores
One hundred per cent Australian Grown trust mark for ciders made with 100 per cent Australian grown fruit.