ADVANCE Budweiser surpasses million-barrel milestone in Canada; A-B records double-digit growth north of border.(ADVANCE) ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 1995--Anheuser-Busch International, Inc., announced today that Budweiser sold more than one million U.S. barrels (about 1.2 million hectoliters) in Canada in 1994, the first time any U.S. beer brand has sold that much beer in Canada in one year -- and the first time Budweiser has passed that volume milestone in a single international market. Budweiser and Bud Light are brewed under license in Canada by the Labatt Breweries See for an up to date listing of all the breweries detailed on Wikipedia, sorted into regions. Africa
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With more than 6 percent of the Canadian Canadian (kənā`dēən), river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico. and flowing E across N Texas and central Oklahoma into the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma. market, Budweiser is the third-best selling beer in Canada, trailing two domestic brands, including the best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best Labatt Blue. Canada is the largest market for Anheuser-Busch products outside the U.S., accounting for more than one-quarter of the company's international sales. "We at Anheuser-Busch are pleased with this achievement," said Jack H. Purnell, chairman and chief executive officer of Anheuser-Busch International. "Canada continues to distinguish itself as one of our best international markets, thanks to the dedicated sales and marketing efforts of our valued partner, Labatt. To put this one-million-barrel performance in perspective, consider that as recently as 1986, our entire international division sold as much beer as we now sell in Canada. We look forward to continued success in Canada and around the world." Labatt has been Anheuser-Busch's Canadian partner since 1981 when Budweiser became the first U.S. brand brewed under license in that market. In addition to brewing brewing: see beer. Budweiser and Bud Light, Labatt also imports Michelob, Busch and Busch Light, and in the Quebec market, the non-alcohol O'Doul's brand. The 1994 sales of Budweiser and Bud Light in Canada represented a sales volume increase of 12 percent over 1993 levels. "We view Budweiser as an important member of our total brand portfolio and are very pleased with the success it has achieved in Canada," said Hugo Powell, president of Labatt Breweries of Canada. "No other American beer This article is about beer in the USA. For the Fear album, see American Beer (album). While only 13th in the world in per capita beer consumption, the United States had 1,444 breweries of varying size operating as of 2006. can match the appeal of Budweiser. We will continue to ensure that when Canadian beer Canada has a rich tradition of beer brewing. While the Canadian beer industry is massive and plays an important role in Canadian identity, globalization of the brewing industry has seen the major players in Canada acquired by or merged with foreign companies, notably its two drinkers want an American beer, they choose Budweiser or Bud Light first." Labatt operates nine breweries across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. and produces 49 domestic brands of beer. The company is the only Canadian-owned national brewer, and exports its products to 39 countries around the world. In addition, Labatt has significant brewing investments in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Mexico, the United Kingdom and Italy. The company's fiscal 1994 sales volume was 8.4 million hectoliters (about 7.2 million barrels), giving Labatt a record 44.2 percent of the Canadian market. Anheuser-Busch is known around the world for its uncompromising commitment to quality. It uses only the choicest natural ingredients, aging its beers slowly and naturally. No artificial ingredients, additives or preservatives preservatives, n.pl food additives that hinder spoilage by reducing the growth of microorganisms. Include nitrates and nitrites, benzoates and sulfites, and many others. are used in any of the company's beers. Anheuser-Busch is the world's largest brewer and Budweiser is the world's best-selling beer. The company holds a 44.3 percent share of the U.S. beer market and a 9 percent share worldwide. Anheuser-Busch International is the company's international beer subsidiary, responsible for the company's foreign beer operations and for developing beer markets outside the United States. Its activities include contract and license brewing; export; sales, marketing and distribution of the company's beers in foreign markets; and equity partnerships with leading foreign brewers This is a list of member brewers of the Brewers Association. Numbered
Anheuser-Busch International volume topped 3.4 million barrels (about 4 million hectoliters) in 1993, the ninth consecutive year in which it has achieved record volume. With sales in more than 65 countries, Anheuser-Busch is the leading exporter of beer from the United States, accounting for about 43 percent of all U.S. beer exports. (End of advance for release on Jan. 9, 1995) CONTACT: Scott Bussen, Anheuser-Busch, (314) 982-1700, Paul W. Smith Paul W. Smith is the morning drive-time host at Detroit, Michigan's WJR radio. As a clear channel on 760AM, WJR's broadcast can be heard throughout the Midwest and Smith's program is known throughout the region. , Labatt, (416) 361-5202 |
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