28.07.10 - Warsteiner, an international premium beer brand, is pleased to announce the launch of its new worldwide website, Warsteiner.com, providing a fresh look to the brand, while still keeping Warsteiner’s historic foothold in the brewing industry. Following this debut in Germany, a subsequent website for the United States will launch July 29, with The Netherlands and Italy also taking place this month. [more]
27.07.10 - Kirin, Japan largest beermaker, said Monday it agreed to buy a 14.7 percent stake in the maker of Tiger beer from Singapore government investment fund Temasek for almost $1 billion. Kirin Holdings Co. will buy 205.5 million Fraser & Neave shares from a unit of Temasek Holdings Ltd. for Singapore dollars 1.34 billion ($974 million), it said in a statement. [more]
26.07.10 - SABMiller announced that it will be launching its international premium brand, Miller Genuine Draft, in Colombia. Miller Genuine Draft (MGD) is already drunk by consumers in 73 markets around the world and the launch in Colombia will ensure that SABMiller further strengthens its global international premium offering, SABMiller said. Colombia was chosen because its consumers are becoming increasingly cosmopolitan and look for unique and relevant brands with which to associate. In addition, Miller Genuine Draft's smooth and refreshing flavour profile will appeal to local tastes and complement SABMiller's existing portfolio in the country which includes Águila, Águila Light, Club Colombia, Poker, Pilsen, Costeña, Redd's and Peroni Nastro Azzurro. [more]