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AB InBev: ‘We have the opportunity to play a leading role in the battle against climate change’

AB InBev announces 100% renewable electricity future

By Rachel Arthur

AB InBev will secure all of its purchased electricity from renewable sources by 2025, reducing the company’s operational carbon footprint by 30%.

Although it will likely take decades, AB InBev wants to be the first to bring beer to Mars.

AB InBev to bring beer to Mars

By Mary Ellen Shoup

AB InBev has announced ambitious plans to bring a “microgravity” beer to Mars, a mission that will likely take decades to accomplish.

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AB InBev FY16

AB InBev and SABMiller integration ‘well under way’

By Rachel Arthur

Anheuser-Busch InBev has released its FY16 results: highlighting a challenging environment in Brazil; growth of its global beer brands; and progress on the integration of SABMiller.  

It's been an action-packed year for the beverage world. Here are some of the highlights. (Pic:iStock/marekuliasz)

The year that was: Headlines of 2016

By Rachel Arthur

From mergers and acquisitions to innovations in packaging and flavors, we take a look back over some of the headlines of 2016. 

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AB InBev notes craft beer slowdown

By Rachel Arthur

AB InBev has noted a slowdown in the US craft sector in its Q3 results, although CEO Carlos Brito says it’s ‘too early to call’ on what this means for the future. 

CCC to acquire ABusch InBev's stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.

Coca-Cola to acquire AB InBev’s stake in CCBA

By Jenny Eagle

The Coca-Cola Company has announced its intention to acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev's (ABI) stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) following the closing of the ABI combination with SABMiller. 

'Megabrew' is complete after a year. Pic:iStock

AB InBev completes takeover of SABMiller

By Rachel Arthur

Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced the successful completion of its takeover of SABMiller, a process that has taken a year to complete.

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AB InBev agrees to pay $6m to settle SEC charges

By Rachel Arthur

Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to pay $6m to settle charges that it 'violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA); and chilled a whistleblower who reported the misconduct', according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

‘Megabrew’ will retain AB InBev name

‘Megabrew’ will retain AB InBev name

By Rachel Arthur

AB InBev shareholders have approved the company's proposed merger with SABMiller, while SABMiller shareholders are due to vote on the deal today (September 28). 

AB InBev SABMiller shareholders approve megabrew

AB InBev: ‘All required shareholder approvals for the Combination have been obtained’

AB InBev and SABMiller shareholders approve ‘megabrew’ deal

By Rachel Arthur

AB InBev’s takeover of SABMiller has today been approved by shareholders of both companies, and the deal is expected to complete on October 10. 

The new 'megabrew' entity will be divided into nine regions, with group headquarters in Belgium. Pic:iStock.

Belgium headquarters for combined AB InBev / SABMiller entity

By Rachel Arthur

AB InBev has announced that the new group, created by the combination of AB InBev and SABMiller, will be based in Belgium. Meanwhile, other details of the combined group – such as top jobs and organizational structure – have been announced. 

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SABMiller Board recommends revised AB InBev offer

By Rachel Arthur

SABMiller is recommending that shareholders accept a revised takeover offer from AB InBev. Meanwhile, the ‘megabrew’ deal has received conditional clearance in China. 

AB InBev boosts offer for SABMiller

Brexit forces changes to 'megabrew' deal

AB InBev boosts offer for SABMiller

By Rachel Arthur

AB InBev has revised the terms of its offer for SABMiller: now offering £45 in cash per share, up from the £44 per share set out in November 2015. 

US approval represents a significant step forward for 'megabrew'. Pictures: iStock.

AB InBev & SABMiller deal gets US approval

By Rachel Arthur

The US Department of Justice says it will permit Anheuser-Busch InBev to proceed with its acquisition of SABMiller. A settlement requires AB InBev to divest SABMiller’s entire US business, including its ownership interest in MillerCoors.

The world’s top 10 beer brands: BrandZ report

The world’s top 10 beer brands

By Rachel Arthur

Budweiser takes the top spot in the BrandZ Beer Top 10 Brands list, but which other brews feature in the rankings? 

Africa takes center stage in AB InBev's new world map

A global beer shake-up: AB InBev and SABMiller deal

By Rachel Arthur

AB InBev CEO Carlos Brito has championed the tie-up with SABMiller as the creation of ‘the first truly global beer company.’ But where are the regions to watch: and where might there be challenges?

The reaction to AB InBev and SABMiller announcement: Beverage Bites special

Beverage Bites: News up to September 17, 2015

The reaction to AB InBev and SABMiller announcement: Beverage Bites special

By Rachel Arthur

Yesterday AB InBev and SABMiller confirmed they are exploring a mega-brewer tie-up, which would create a force controlling an incredible 30% of global beer volumes. So what would this mean for the industry - and what are the challenges it could face? Here's...