Category: In the News
Peter Coors to Succeed Eric Molson as Molson Coors Chairman
Molson Coors Brewing Company today announced that Pete Coors, the current vice chairman of the Molson Coors Board of Directors will assume the role of chairman, …
Mich. State House bill would bar direct shipments
Last Thursday, a state House committee in Michigan introduced and approved a bill that would bar residents in the state from recieving alcohol shipments directly from …
InBev cleared to purchase A-B if Labatt sold
U.S. antitrust enforcers give the green light for InBev to purchase Anheuser-Busch as long as InBev sells Labatt. Read the full story at Bloomberg.com.
SABMiller warns of cutbacks as beer demand falls
Brewing giant SABMiller warned it is looking to cut back investment spendingas a global economic slowdown hits beer drinking, after the group reportedhalf-year earnings growth at …
Anheuser-Busch shareholders officially OK InBev sale
The $52 billion sale to Belgium-based InBev SA was approved on Wednesday by Anheuser-Busch shareholders. The new company will be named Anheuser-Busch InBev. Read the full …
InBev might unload Beck’s after A-B merger
InBev won’t comment on whether there are plans to sell Beck’s to German market leader Dr. August Oetker KG. Read the full story at Bloomberg.com.
NYC Suburb Opts for Mandatory Menu Labeling
Westchester County, N.Y., voted 15-1 on Monday to require restaurants with 15 or more locations globally to post calorie information on their menu boards. Read the …
Sam Adams releases chocolate beer for the holidays
This holiday season, raise your beer glass high in good cheer with Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock, a rich, delicious, full flavored chocolate beer that is sure …
Anheuser-Busch settles shareholder suits over sale
Anheuser-Busch said on Fri that it had settled the various lawsuits files by shareholders regarding its pending sale to InBev. Read the full Associated Press story.