SABMiller plc today announces the implementation of a number of organisational changes in its African operations with effect from 1 January 2012, as part of SABMiller’s strategic alliance agreement with the Castel Group. Read the rest of this entry »

Australian scientists say they have conducted tests revealing that two commercially available barley-based low gluten beers had substantial levels of one or more hordein proteins (a gluten source). Read the rest of this entry »

Missouri-based Saint Louis Brewery has signed a purchase agreement to transfer 60% ownership interest in the business to local investment group. Read the rest of this entry »

Vietnam was among top 25 beer-consuming nations in the world last year, according to the latest report by the research arm of major Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings Co. Read the rest of this entry »

Coors Light has ousted Budweiser (NYSE:BUD) from its place as the No. 2 beer in America. According to trade publication Beer Marketer’s Insights, this is the first time in nealry two decades that the nation’s top two beer brands have not been under the control of Anheuser-Busch. Read the rest of this entry »

State-owned Czech brewery Budvar, which has been fighting a long legal battle with American brewer Anheuser-Busch over the use of the “Budweiser” brand, says its 2011 exports rose by 7.8 percent to reach a record high. Read the rest of this entry »

* Kenyan brewer raises $76.42 mln in share sale
* Foreign investors show strong appetite for shares
* Locals buy more than half of shares on offer Read the rest of this entry »

In Pilsen, the Czech city that lent its name to a style of beer, computer programmer Jan Blazek prefers to try something new. Read the rest of this entry »

The UK arm of Heineken has taken the marketing, sales and distribution of its Desperados Tequila-flavoured beer in-house in the country. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the top beer drinking capitals of the world is not happy prices are on the rise. Read the rest of this entry »