DENMARK: NEW REPORT SUPPORTS BREWERS' VIEWS

Article Abstract:

A new report by the Danish Competition Authority shows that Danish beer and soft-drink prices are fair. Thus, it is not the breweries that are responsible for the fact that 20% of Danish beer purchases are done in Germany. It is the extra costs for selling beer in Denmark that justify the higher beer prices in Denmark compared with Germany. Niels Hald, head of the Danish Association of Breweries welcomes the results of the report saying that the results give further evidence against the Danish ban on the use of cans for beer and soft-drinks. Environment minister Svend Auken, however, is a keen supporter of the Danish ban on cans.

Government regulation (cont), Metal cans, Metal Can Manufacturing, Aluminum Cans

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Denmark: Harboe to invest in a filling unit for cans

Article Abstract:

Harboes Bryggeri, the third biggest brewing company in Denmark, will make a DKr40-50mn (US$4.8-6mn) investment in a new filling unit for cans following the anticipated abolition of ban on the use of drinking cans. Harboe is expected to win market share from Carlsberg through this move. MD Bernd Griese says he expects Harboe to be able to boost its share of the beer and mineral water market to 10% and 20% respectively. The new unit is scheduled to be completed by next spring.

Capital expenditures, Harboes Bryggeri A/S

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DENMARK: HARBOE INTERESTED IN PARTNERSHIP

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Harboe, the third largest brewery in Denmark, is interested in finding a partner that could contribute to the company's expansion. The major shareholder, the Griese family, is willing to give up its control, provided that a suitable partner is found. MD Bernd Griese says the company is facing a positive development in Denmark, and has won market share both on the soft drink market and the beer market. Moreover, the operations in Germany are expanding.

Asset sales & divestitures, Harboe

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