The company
From the long-term perspective, Budweiser Budvar, National Corporation has proved to be one of the most successful food-processing companies in the Czech Republic. Almost a half of its production is exported into more than 50 countries on all continents. In 2008, Budweiser Budvar raised its sales by almost 4,8 % annually, having reached the volume of 1, 313, 000 hectolitres.
The modern history of the brewery dates back to the year 1967, when the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic founded the Budweiser Budvar National Corporation as the direct successor of the Czech Stock Brewery, which had brewed beer in České Budějovice since 1895. The Czech Stock Brewery was established by Czech licensed brewers, who followed the footsteps of the 700 year old tradition of brewing beer in České Budějovice (formerly Budweis).
Budweiser Budvar is the owner of valuable intellectual property in the form of more than 380 trademarks registered in 101 countries worldwide. The most known trademarks include Budweiser, Budvar, Budweiser Budvar, Bud, Budějovický Budvar and Czechvar. This immense intellectual property is closely linked to the place of its origin, the town of České Budějovice, which was formerly called Budiwoyz or Budweis.
Budweiser Budvar has reached the position of the major beer market player by way of a gradual and conscientious expansion into foreign markets and strengthening its position at home. The volume of export sales makes Budweiser Budvar Czech Premium Lager one of the most exported Czech beer brands. Budweiser Budvar National Corporation employs of 700 people.
