Heineken on the ins and outs of local sourcing in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 4 September 2017 By sourcing locally, multinationals can save on import costs, preserve foreign exchange and contribute to the economic development of the continent.
Lift off for Africa’s first airport brewery Published by Darren Taylor on 17 August 2017 The brewery owners decided to make all the beer at the airport so customers could see the process firsthand.
Three lessons from brewing Heineken in Africa Published by Peter Vanham on 20 July 2015 Heineken CEO explains the counterintuitive strategy that helped him become one of the company’s youngest leaders.
How Kenya’s beer queen succeeded against all odds Published by Omondi Oloo on 2 June 2014 The success of Tabitha Karanja and her Keroche Breweries is a classic David and Goliath tale.
Drinks manufacturers set sights firmly on Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 May 2014 To meet demand, a glass bottle manufacturing plant is being set up in Ethiopia.
Consumer preferences in Africa a stew of nuance and complexity Published by Dianna Games on 21 January 2014 “Companies that fail to dig deep into the consumer psyche in African markets before making a move are bound to fail.”
South African brewer launches Soweto Gold craft beer brand Published by Chris Simkins on 14 January 2014 Ndumiso Madlala has launched South Africa’s first black-owned and locally brewed beer.
From coffee to beer to mining: A glimpse into Rwanda’s business environment Published by Kate Douglas on 12 December 2013 How we made it in Africa spends a day with DHL in Kigali, Rwanda.
Multinational brewers turn to cassava for low-cost beer Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 November 2013 SABMiller and Diageo source cassava from small-scale farmers for their locally-brewed beers.
SABMiller’s African strategy: halving the price of beer; doubling the price of beer Published by Claude Harding on 22 October 2012 SABMiller wants to drop the price of beer for lower-income consumers, while at the same attracting more drinkers to its premium green bottle brands.
Multinational drinks companies continue to invest in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2012 Multinational alcoholic beverage companies are continuing to increase their exposure to sub-Saharan Africa’s rapidly growing economies.
Zimbabwe’s beer market poised for growth, says Renaissance Published by Claude Harding on 7 September 2011 Renaissance Capital is bullish about the future of the beer industry in Zimbabwe.
Ethiopia one of Africa’s most exciting markets, says Heineken Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2011 Brewing company Heineken sees Ethiopia as one of Africa’s most exciting beer markets.
Africa’s beer market still has plenty of room for growth Published by Claude Harding on 30 May 2011 Brewers operating in the African market still have a lot of room for future growth as beer consumption on the continent is still far from saturation levels.
