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Budweiser Budvar, N.C. is under constant supervision of its governing body as well as other government authorities
2.2.2012 České Budějovice
Budweiser Budvar, N.C. is under a constant control of its governing body (Ministry of Agriculture) as well as many bodies of the public administration. In recent days, the Czech media have given a significant …
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Budweiser Budvar has established a subsidiary in Slovakia
23.1.2012 České Budějovice
Budweiser Budvar, N.C. has established its third subsidiary abroad. On January 1st 2012, Budweiser Budvar SK, Ltd. began its business activities in the Slovak Republic, becoming the sole importer of beer from Budweiser Budvar Brewery’s production to Slovakia. Its main goal lies in a complete care for further development of business activities on the Slovakian market in order to take the advantage of its potential to the maximum extent. In 2011, Slovakia became Budweiser Budvar’s second most important export territory right after Germany, sharing last year’s overall export of the brewery with 13%. The 2011 export volume of this yeasty beverage of the Budvar brand to Slovakia amounted to 83,229 hectolitres, which is more by 10% compared to 2010.
Budweiser Budvar has invested into a racking appliance for 5 litre kegs
8.12.2011 České Budějovice
Budweiser Budvar Brewery has put into operation a beer racking appliance for 5 litre kegs (so-called party-kegs). The brewery has been supplying beer in this type of packaging on the market for more than 10 years; nonetheless its racking has been taking place at the supplier in Germany. Filling the party-kegs directly in the brewery is going to enable faster and more flexible response time to customer demands, at the same time decreasing the ecological burden. The investment is worth CZK 4 million. The appliance can fill 300 kegs an hour.
The “Austrian and Bavarian Cuisine Days” in the Masné krámy restaurant
16.11.2011 České Budějovice
The Masné krámy restaurant is going to introduce the cuisine of our closest neighbours from Austria and Bavaria next week. Its chef Luděk Hauser will offer “Wiener Schnitzel“, “Tiroler Gröstl“ and other specialties to the guests. The Masné krámy restaurant will be decorated in the national colours of Austria and Bavaria, with the staff serving in stylish leather trousers. The third year of the “Austrian and Bavarian Cuisine Days” will be opened by the honorary consul of the Republic of Austria Mr Lubomír Sýkora on Monday 21st November at 6 p.m. The business administrator of the Austrian Embassy Dkfm. Dr. Nikolaus Seiwald took a patronage over the event.
As of tomorrow, the Masné krámy restaurant’s menu will offer “St. Martin goose” and other delicacies
9.11.2011 České Budějovice
The Masné krámy restaurant’s chef Luděk Hauser has prepared yet another tempting menu for the traditional Czech cuisine enthusiasts for the forthcoming week. From tomorrow until Sunday 13th, golden roast “St. Martin goose” as well as foie gras and other delicacies from duck, chicken and turkey meat will be on the restaurant’s menu.
The Budweiser Budvar brand was awarded two medals from the Beer Friends Association
4.11.2011 České Budějovice
Two beers of the Budweiser Budvar brand scored in this year’s traditional opinion poll of the Beer Friends Association awarding the best beer, breweries and brewing personalities. Non-alcoholic beer came second in its category, while Budweiser Budvar Dark Lager finished third. The Budweiser Budvar brand has therefore been awarded six medals altogether at domestic as well as international beer contests this year.
Budějovický Budvar Brewery has been replacing its giant stainless steel hot water containers
25.10.2011 České Budějovice
The replacement of two giant stainless steel hot water containers started in Budweiser Budvar Brewery today. The containers are of 200 m3 volume, 15 metres in length and have a 5-metre diameter. The replacement of these containers represents the last stage of an investment project which is supposed to decrease the heat and cooling consumption during brewing. This investment amounts to CZK 10 million.
Budweiser Budvar Lager has been awarded gold at the international competition in Israel
25.10.2011 České Budějovice
Budweiser Budvar Premium Lager was awarded a gold medal in the lager category at the historically first international beer competition in Israel called “BIRA – The Beer International Recognition Awards 2011“. At the same time, Budweiser Budvar received the “Czech Republic Grand Award“ for the best sample from the Czech Republic. The competition evaluated a total of 145 samples of beer. Besides beer of Israeli origin, beers from 8 further countries were included in the competition, such as Belgium, Germany and Ireland. One of the beer great powers - the Czech Republic, was represented by 9 brands altogether.
The export of Budweiser Budvar Premium Lager in non-returnable kegs has been surpassing expectations
26.9.2011 České Budějovice
As one of the first in the Czech Republic, Budweiser Budvar Brewery launched on the market beer in 20 and 30 litre KeyKeg non-returnable (so-called one-way) kegs in March. The non-returnable kegs are intended exclusively for export, particularly for far away destinations beyond Europe. The beer sales in this type of packaging have been successfully developing.
Budweiser Budvar Brewery welcomes today’s ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union
22.9.2011 České Budějovice
Today’s ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union is very favourable for Budweiser Budvar Brewery, increasing its chances in further continuation of the legal dispute. The case is still to be dealt with by a British court; nonetheless, today’s decision should be confirmed. “In our opinion, the British court has no other choice than to dismiss our competitor’s legal action. Our ‘Budweiser’ trademark will thus definitely remain listed in the British Trademark Registry Office,” says Budweiser Budvar’s lawyer Helena Lejtnarová.
