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Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, known as AB InBev, is a Belgian multinational drink and brewing company based in Leuven, Belgium. It is the largest brewer in the world, and in 2023, was ranked 72nd in the Forbes Global 2000.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH is a food & beverage company. Xcout tracks 1 named person at ANHEUSER-BUSCH, including Jorge Paulo Lemann (Owner). Xcout recorded 5 job postings from ANHEUSER-BUSCH in the last 90 days.
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Beverages
Leffe is a beer brand owned by InBev Belgium, the European operating arm of the global Anheuser–Busch InBev brewery giant. There are several beers in the range, and they are marketed as abbey beers. They are brewed in large quantities and are widely distributed.
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Ambev S.A., operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent player in the beverage and food industry across the Americas. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of a diverse portfolio of products, including various types of beer (both packaged and on tap), carbonated soft drinks, other non-alcoholic beverages, malt, and food items. Its extensive operations are structured into four primary geographical divisions: Brazil; Central America and the Caribbean; Latin America South; and Canada. Ambev's vast selection of beer labels features widely recognized names such as Skol, Brahma, Antarctica, Brahva, Brahva Gold, Extra, Bud Light, Beck, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Bucanero, Cristal, Mayabe, Cacique, Presidente, Brahma Light, Presidente Light, Presidente Golden Light, Bohemia, The One, Corona, Modelo Especial, Stella Artois, Budweiser, Quilmes Clásica, Paceña, Taquiña, Huari, Becker, Cusqueña, Michelob Ultra, Busch, Pilsen, Ouro Fino, Banks, Deputy, Patricia, Labatt Blue, Alexander Keith's, and Kokanee. Beyond alcoholic offerings, the company also provides a comprehensive range of non-alcoholic drinks. These include bottled water, isotonic and energy beverages, coconut water, powdered and natural fruit juices, and ready-to-drink teas. These products are sold under popular brands like Guaraná Antarctica, Gatorade, H2OH!, Lipton Iced Tea, Fusion, Do Bem, Pepsi, Canada Dry, Squirt, Red Rock, Pepsi-Cola, Seven Up, Nutrl, Bud Light Seltzer, Palm Bay, and Mike's. Products are made available to consumers through a multifaceted distribution approach, combining its own direct distribution network with a system that leverages third-party distributors. Ambev S.A. was founded in 1885 and maintains its corporate headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil. It operates as a subsidiary of Interbrew International B.V.
Beverages
Stella Artois is a pilsner beer, first brewed in 1926 by Brouwerij Artois in Leuven, Belgium. In its original form, the beer is 5.2 per cent ABV, the country's standard for pilsners. The beer is sold in many EU countries, but also in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, where it has a reduced ABV. Stella Artois is owned by Interbrew International B.V. which is a subsidiary of the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV.
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Budweiser Brewing Company APAC Limited, an investment holding company, engages in brewing and distribution of beer in South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, China, India, Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and internationally. It brews, imports, markets, distributes, and sells a portfolio of beer brands, including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Harbin, Hoegaarden, and Cass. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Budweiser Brewing Company APAC Limited operates as a subsidiary of AB InBev Brewing Company (APAC) Limited.
Food and Beverage
Planetarians is a climate and food technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on producing affordable and healthy plant-based products through ingredient innovation. The company is supported by AB InBev.
Beverage
Birra del Borgo is an Italian craft brewery based in Borgorose, Italy. Known for producing traditional and innovative craft beers, the historical brewery operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of AB InBev.
Beverages
Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, The HEINEKEN Company is a major multinational public brewing enterprise operating a global network of beer brands since 1864.
Beverages
Budweiser is an American-style pale lager, a brand of Belgian company AB InBev. Introduced in 1876 by Carl Conrad & Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, Budweiser is one of the largest selling beers in the United States. Budweiser is a filtered beer, available on draft and in bottles and cans, made with up to 30% rice in addition to hops and barley malt.
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Heineken N.V., branded as The Heineken Company is a Dutch multinational brewing company, founded in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in Amsterdam. As of 2019, Heineken owns over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries. It produces 348 international, regional, local, and speciality beers and ciders, and employs approximately 85,000 people.
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Heineken Holding N.V., operating through its numerous group entities, focuses on the manufacturing and global distribution of beer and cider. Its comprehensive portfolio boasts approximately 300 distinct brands, ranging from well-known international varieties to specific regional, local, and unique specialty offerings. The company's operations span a broad geographical area, encompassing Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1864, the firm is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Heineken Holding N.V. functions as a subsidiary under the umbrella of L'Arche Green N.V.
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Carlsberg A/S is a Danish multinational brewing company that produces and markets beer, cider, soft drinks, and other beverages. It serves consumers worldwide through brands including Carlsberg, Tuborg, and 1664.
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