Top trends in beverage alcohol
What are the top trends driving the global beverage alcohol market forward - and how can we expect the industry to evolve?
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AB InBev sells spirits business Atom Group back to founder
AB InBev has sold spirits company Atom Group back to founder and chief executive Justin Petszaft, six years after acquiring the business.
Is it possible to create effective age restrictions for alcohol marketing online?
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has teamed up with Google, Meta, Pinterest, Snap, TikTok and X to strengthen standards for advertising alcohol responsibly online.
The world’s most valuable beer brands
With heavyweights such as Budweiser, Corona and Michelob Ultra jostling for the top spot, who is crowned as the world’s most valuable beer brand?
Constellation Brands wins Corona Hard Seltzer battle against AB InBev
In a case that has revolved around the definition of ‘beer’, a US appeals court has ruled that Constellation Brands may continue selling Corona and Modelo branded hard seltzers.
Labatt invests in Canada breweries with increased production capabilities and packaging tech
Labatt Breweries of Canada – a subsidiary of AB InBev - has announced investments in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Labatt Breweries of Canada to distribute two more non-alcoholic brands
Labatt Breweries of Canada (AB InBev) becomes the distributor across Quebec of Duvernois Creative Spirits’ non-alcoholic portfolio, which features the Romeo's Gin non-alcoholic and Bockale brands.
Anheuser-Busch makes $22.5m investment in Houston brewery
Anheuser-Busch has announced a $22.5m investment in its Houston brewery.
Cartoon characters land Camden Town Brewery in trouble with UK advertising watchdog
A TV advert for Camden Town Brewery has been deemed ‘irresponsible’ by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA): which believes the animated advert from AB InBev UK could appeal to people under 18 years old.
AB InBev invests €31m in brewing tech for non-alcoholic beers
Global beer giant AB InBev is investing €31m ($34m) in upgrading its Belgian breweries in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Hoegaarden and Leuven: which will help expand its non-alcoholic beer portfolio.
AB InBev reaches goal of putting alcohol guidance labels on all beer products: ‘A label is a key consumer touchpoint to promote positive consumer behavior’
All of AB InBev’s beer products now include alcohol guidance labels: including markets where there is no legal mandate to do so. That makes it the largest voluntary guidance initiative every undertaken by a beer, wine or spirits company, says the beer...
AB InBev revenue up 13.2% in Q1
Global beer giant AB InBev reports increased revenue and revenue per hl growth in Q1, 2023.
The latest US craft beer market figures: ‘In this maturing & competitive market, collective growth for the category is hard to come by’
In 2022, US craft brewers collectively produced 24.3 million barrels of beer, on par with 2021’s numbers, and craft’s overall beer market share by volume grew to 13.2%, up from 13.1% the previous year, according to the latest figures released by the...
FȲTA taps upcycled barley protein for sports nutrition products
EverGrain, Anheuser Busch InBev’s sustainable ingredient business, and The Ultimate Fighter champion James Wilks have partnered to launch FȲTA, a line of high-performance sports nutrition powders made from upcycled barley protein.
Constellation Brands wins case to use Corona brand name with Corona Hard Seltzer
Constellation Brands has not violated a US distribution agreement with AB InBev in using the Corona brand name with its Corona hard seltzer, a Manhattan federal jury has decided.
AB InBev eyes up growth potential for beer in China
AB InBev says the Chinese market will be a priority in 2023 and beyond: with premiumization a key part of its strategy.
BrewDog partners with Budweiser China to spur ‘major expansion’ in the world’s biggest beer market
Craft brewer BrewDog has created a joint venture partnership with Budweiser China: saying this will fast track its ambitions in China.
profile series: Innovators in low/no alcohol
My Drynuary: 'It’s inspiring to be part of an industry that’s always innovating'
Marie Fukuura, Future Growth Director, Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, tells us why the AB InBev company is increasing its efforts in low and no alcohol.
AB InBev invests $413m in new Colombia brewery
Bavaria, AB InBev’s brewer in Colombia, will construct a new brewery in the northern region municipality of Palmar de Varela.
Guest podcast
AB InBev and Coca-Cola want to build a playground for sustainable innovation with 100+ Accelerator
The 100+ Accelerator wants to help sustainably-focused start-ups make a real difference in the supply chain. Representatives from AB InBev and Coca-Cola explain how in this Rabobank Liquid Assets Podcast.
Anheuser-Busch’s EverGrain opens first major US site
EverGrain, a sustainable ingredient company backed by AB InBev, has officially opened a full-scale plant protein production facility in the US.
Anheuser-Busch makes $50m investment in St. Louis brewery with new seltzer building
Anheuser-Busch is adding a new dedicated seltzer building to its St. Louis brewery, making it the first addition to the campus in more than 15 years.
The top brewers and craft brewers in the US
The Brewers Association – the trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers – has released its 2021 list of the US’ top brewers and craft brewers.
AB InBev opens applications for 100+ Accelerator incubator program
AB InBev, along with partners The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Unilever, is launching the fourth cohort of its sustainable innovation incubator.
AB InBev: ‘Our performance in 2021 reinforces our confidence that we can deliver consistent growth and long- term value creation’
AB InBev voices its confidence in ‘transforming our company from being the category leader to leading category growth’ as it reports its FY 2021 results.
EverGrain attains Upcycled certification
The US impact driven ingredient company has received the Upcycled Food Association’s (UFA) certification for its entire portfolio of upcycled barley ingredients.
Beat it: AB InBev India targets 10% energy drink market share with launch of world-first Budweiser product
Beer giant AB InBev has set its sights on conquering the energy drink market in India with its world-first Budweiser Beats product, setting an ambitious target of capturing 10% of total market share within two years despite it being a completely new sector.
Anheuser-Busch InBev explores upcycling spent brewers’ grain for prebiotic
Brewers’ spent grain may offer a novel source of prebiotics, according to a new study from Anheuser-Busch InBev that found arabinoxylan from the waste may boost bifidobacterial levels in the human gut.
AmBev creates its first carbon neutral brewery in Brazil
AmBev’s first large brewery and first malting facility have become carbon neutral: with four more breweries set to follow by the end of the year.
Anheuser-Busch inks distribution deal with vitamin D drink ShineWater
As beer sales slip and demand for functional drinks rise, distributors like AB-ONE are expanding into other categories like better-for-you hydration.
AB InBev pilots 'ultra-low carbon' Budweiser can
A UK pilot is producing five million ‘ultra-low carbon’ Budweiser 440ml cans: representing AB InBev’s lowest carbon footprint can produced in Europe.
Anheuser-Busch invests in brewing and solar capabilities at Los Angeles brewery
Anheuser-Busch is investing $64m in its Los Angeles brewery: giving it the largest solar installation of any brewery in the US.
‘The Bud Light franchise will continue to think outside the box’: Hard seltzer innovations from retro packs to frozen icicles
Having launched during the pandemic with a strong focus on the off-trade, one of the opportunities for Bud Light Hard Seltzer moving forward will be the on-trade. New product innovations are also set to follow.
New opportunities: AB InBev’s ‘beyond beer’ business generated over $1bn in 2020
AB InBev’s Beyond Beer business – which includes brands such as Mike’s Hard, Flying Fish and Bud Light Seltzer - generated more than $1bn in 2020 and grew by more than 40% in Q1, 2021.
AB InBev: Carlos Brito to step down after 15 years as CEO
Carlos Brito will step down from his role as CEO of AB InBev, with Michel Doukeris becoming the CEO of the world’s largest brewer as of July 1, 2021.
‘Supercharging adoption of sustainable solutions’: The Coca-Cola Company joins AB InBev 100+ Accelerator
The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Unilever have joined AB InBev’s 100+ Accelerator to fund and pilot sustainable innovation in supply chains.
EverGrain and Bright Future Foods team up to develop ‘climate-friendly’ snacks
EverGrain, a barley ingredients company backed by brewing giant Anheuser-Busch that makes proteins and fibers from AB InBev’s spent grains; and Bright Future Foods, a subsidiary of Post Holdings utilizing oats grown on zero CO2 emission farms; are...
Corona launches six-pack beer packaging made from barley straw
Corona is launching sustainable, renewable packaging made from surplus barley straw in South America this month, an innovation that it hopes to roll out globally in the future.
AB InBev invests $159m in UK breweries
Budweiser Brewing Group is investing £115m ($159m) in two UK breweries to meet growing demand for off-trade beer sales.
Conquering the challenges: AB InBev's Brazil business
AB InBev’s Brazilian beer business delivered strong performance in 2020, despite the challenges of the year. A combination of speedy innovation, premium brand strength and digital developments have been the key to success in the country, says the company.
AB InBev takes Constellation to court over use of Corona brand name with Corona Hard Seltzer
AB InBev’s Mexican division, Grupo Modelo, has filed a lawsuit against Constellation Brands, accusing it of breaching a deal by using the Corona brand name with a non-beer product – namely its Corona Hard Seltzer.
Anheuser-Busch invests $1bn in US facilities
Anheuser-Busch will invest more than $1bn in its US facilities across the next two years: targeted at expanding its operations, supporting job creation and retention, and investing in sustainable innovations.
Manufacturers and retailers create global alliance for alcohol ecommerce standards
A new partnership between alcohol brands, online retailers and delivery platforms pledges to create robust global standards for responsible online sales and deliveries of alcohol: with AB InBev, Molson Coors, Asahi, Drizly and Uber Eats all part of the...
Dual positives: AB InBev’s super-mild beer in India to boost low-and-no alcohol portfolio while adapting to local regulations
Multinational beer brewer AB InBev says the launch of a new super-mild beer in India will have dual positive impacts for the company: To both boost its low-and-no alcohol portfolio, while simultaneously adapting to local regulations.
Barley protein emerging as attractive new option in plant protein toolbox, says AB InBev-backed upcycling startup EverGrain
Barley proteins and fibers could make an attractive new addition to the food formulator’s toolbox in everything from bread and pasta to plant-based milks, says EverGrain, a new company backed by Anheuser Busch InBev dedicated to upcycling brewer’s spent...
‘Disproportional and unlawful’: South African Breweries takes legal action against alcohol ban
The AB InBev subsidiary will take on the South African government's third alcohol sales ban in court: challenging the constitutionality of the ban. “Legal action is the last resort available to us to protect our employees, suppliers and all the...
AB InBev: Three 2020 innovations that address today’s mega-trends
What does successful innovation look like in a year defined by a global pandemic? From big seltzer bet Bud Light Hard Seltzer in the US, to a new beer from a company-government-farmer collaboration in Ecuador, AB InBev CEO Carlos Brito highlights three...
The best global beverage brands of 2020
Coca-Cola maintains its position in the top 10 in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2020 Report. But what are the other beverage brands making their mark this year?
AB InBev: ‘Our Q3 results show our strengths as a company and the resilience of the global beer category’
Consumers have quickly adjusted to the new reality by shifting to in-home consumption occasions, says AB InBev, which saw beer volumes grow 2.6% in Q3 despite ongoing global on-premise restrictions.
Hard seltzer storm: Big brands take seltzer strategies up a notch
Constellation Brands is lining up new flavors and SKUs for Corona Hard Seltzer. Anheuser-Busch is bringing a new product into play with Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer. Coca-Cola will launch its hard seltzer in 2021 - and is PepsiCo eying up an entry into...