Carlton & United Breweries’ Yatala site – Australia’s largest brewery – is now producing Great Northern, Victoria Bitter and Carlton Draught with solar energy.
Asahi Beverages will combine its two alcohol businesses - Carlton & United Breweries and Asahi Premium Beverages – with the combined business operating under the Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) name.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given Asahi’s acquisition of Carlton & United Breweries the green light, with Asahi divesting two beer brands and three cider brands.
Australia’s competition watchdog says Asahi’s acquisition of Carlton & United Breweries could raise cider prices and reduce competition in the beer market.
Australia’s Balter Brewing Company – whose founders include professional surfers Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson – is joining Carlton & United Breweries.