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Wednesday 9 May 2012

Africa

Adetu appointed head of Guinness Nigeria

Diageo has named Seni Adetu as the new CEO of Guinness Nigeria.

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 No Comments »

Nigeria develops thirst for wine

The value of Nigeria’s wine industry is expected to reach US$370 million by 2015, as Nigerians develop a thirst for high end wine and spirits.

Monday, April 23rd, 2012 No Comments »

Building a successful global beer brand: part 2

Despite remaining a highly localised product, the beer industry has seen dramatic consolidation over the last decade, with a significant impact on profitability.

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 No Comments »

SABMiller steps up African investment

SABMiller has announced an expansion programme in Africa worth US$260 million.

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 No Comments »

Concha y Toro to open South African office

Concha y Toro plans to open an office in Cape Town, providing a base to support its rapidly growing sales across the African continent.

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 No Comments »

Rolland turns wine into water

Winemaker Michel Rolland has partnered with charity Wine to Water on a wine that will help provide thousands of Ethiopians with clean water.

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 No Comments »

Diageo completes Ethiopian beer move

Diageo has completed the acquisition of Ethiopian beer firm Meta Brewery for US$225 million.

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 No Comments »

Guinness grabs African ticket

Guinness is ramping up its efforts to become the biggest beer brand by value in Africa with the launch of a continent-wide advertising campaign.

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 No Comments »

Castel to export Ethiopian wine

France’s largest producer, The Castel Group, is expected to bottle wine for export from its vineyard in Zeway early next year.

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 1 Comment »

Diageo wins bidding war for Ethiopian brewery

Diageo has snapped up Ethiopia’s last remaining state-owned brewer for US$225 million.

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 No Comments »

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