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BUD APAC competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to BUD APAC among food & beverage companies — ranked by similarity to what BUD APAC actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About BUD APAC
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.
BUD APAC at a glance
BUD APAC is a food & beverage company headquartered in Hong Kong. It is publicly listed (01876) with a market capitalisation of $10.6B. Xcout tracks 7 named people at BUD APAC, including Yanjun Cheng (Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors).
BUD APAC leadership
- Yanjun ChengChief Executive Officer and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors
- Michel DoukerisNon-Executive Director, Co-Chair of the Board of Directors
- Fernando TennenbaumNon-Executive Director
- Katherine TsangIndependent Non-Executive Director
- Marjorie YangIndependent Non-Executive Director
- Martin CubbonIndependent Non-Executive Director
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Top 12 BUD APAC competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to BUD APAC by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
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Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1876, Sapporo Holdings Limited operates as a diversified enterprise with a global presence, focusing on alcoholic beverages, food and soft drinks, restaurant operations, and real estate. The company organizes its business into distinct segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Soft Drinks, and Real Estate. Within its extensive portfolio, Sapporo produces and distributes a wide array of alcoholic products, including beer (marketed under popular brands such as Black label, Yebisu, GOLD STAR, and Mugi to Hop), wine, shochu, and various other spirits. The Food & Soft Drinks division is responsible for an assortment of offerings, ranging from lemon-based flavors, soft drinks, and soups to soybeans, chilled products, ice cream, miso, instant miso soup, and freeze-dried items. This segment also encompasses the import, processing, and sale of spices, herbs, and dehydrated vegetables, in addition to managing factories, vending machines, and a chain of cafés. In the hospitality sector, Sapporo Holdings operated 163 restaurant outlets as of March 31, 2021. Its real estate activities include the development, leasing, rental, and sale of properties, alongside providing utility services. Furthermore, the company offers comprehensive logistics solutions, covering consigned freight forwarding, cargo handling, warehousing, packaging, and distribution services.
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Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1876, Sapporo Holdings Limited operates as a diversified enterprise with a global presence, focusing on alcoholic beverages, food and soft drinks, restaurant operations, and real estate. The company organizes its business into distinct segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Soft Drinks, and Real Estate. Within its extensive portfolio, Sapporo produces and distributes a wide array of alcoholic products, including beer (marketed under popular brands such as Black label, Yebisu, GOLD STAR, and Mugi to Hop), wine, shochu, and various other spirits. The Food & Soft Drinks division is responsible for an assortment of offerings, ranging from lemon-based flavors, soft drinks, and soups to soybeans, chilled products, ice cream, miso, instant miso soup, and freeze-dried items. This segment also encompasses the import, processing, and sale of spices, herbs, and dehydrated vegetables, in addition to managing factories, vending machines, and a chain of cafés. In the hospitality sector, Sapporo Holdings operated 163 restaurant outlets as of March 31, 2021. Its real estate activities include the development, leasing, rental, and sale of properties, alongside providing utility services. Furthermore, the company offers comprehensive logistics solutions, covering consigned freight forwarding, cargo handling, warehousing, packaging, and distribution services.
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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.
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China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited, an investment holding company, manufactures, distributes, and sells alcoholic beverages in Mainland China. It offers beer and baijiu products. The company was formerly known as China Resources Enterprise, Limited and changed its name to China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited in October 2015. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited operates as a subsidiary of CRH (Beer) Limited.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is one of the world's largest brewers, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. Formed in 2008 through the acquisition of Anheuser-Busch by InBev, it operates globally with a presence in over 50 countries, engaging in the production and distribution of beverages.
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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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Carlsberg Group, established in 1847 by J.C. Jacobsen, is one of the world's leading brewery groups. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company boasts a large portfolio of beer and other beverages.
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Asahi Breweries manufactures and sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including beer, chuhai, cocktails, and soft drinks, serving consumers and customers in Japan.
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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.
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Carlsberg Group is a global brewery group, established in 1847 by J.C. Jacobsen. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, it is one of the world's leading brewery groups with a large portfolio of beer and other products.
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San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong Limited (SMBHK) engages in the production and distribution of various beer formats, including bottled, canned, and draught, across Hong Kong, mainland China, the Philippines, and other international markets. The company's product lineup features well-known brands such as San Miguel Pale Pilsen, San Mig Light, San Miguel Cerveza Negra, and San Miguel Cerveza Blanca. Founded in 1948, SMBHK maintains its primary operational base in Shatin, Hong Kong, and functions as a subsidiary of Neptunia Corporation Limited.
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Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Japanese conglomerate that globally produces and distributes a wide array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, along with various food products. The company's business activities are structured across several divisions: Alcohol Beverages, Soft Drinks, Food, Overseas operations, and an "Others" segment. Its alcoholic product range includes imported and non-alcoholic beers, a selection of wines, shochu, whiskey, ready-to-drink options, happoshu, and spirits. For non-alcoholic refreshment, Asahi offers ciders, sparkling waters, coffees, teas, lactic acid drinks, bottled waters, sports drinks, and fruit juices. The food sector encompasses confectionery, health supplements, yeast extracts, infant formula and baby foods, skincare items, and an extensive line of freeze-dried meals such as miso, soups, porridges, and curries. These diverse goods are marketed under numerous well-known brands, including Asahi Super Dry, Mitsuya Cider, Wonda, Calpis, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and Pilsner Urquell, among many others. In addition to manufacturing, the group operates restaurants and engages in the production of fertilizers, as well as microbiological and biochemical products. Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1889 as Asahi Breweries, Ltd., the company officially changed its name to Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. in July 2011.
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