Fernando Rodrigues

AmBev, the merger of the two largest Brazilian beverage companies (Brahma and Antarctica) wants to become a strong South American multinational, able to compete with the main global players in this sector. AmBev creation process raised an important polemic. Competitors said AmBev would have a monopolistic power (controls about 70% of the Brazilian beer market).

Published 03 Jan 2001

Reference 4931

Topic Strategy

Region South America

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AmBev, the merger of the two largest Brazilian beverage companies (Brahma and Antarctica) wants to become a strong South American multinational, able to compete with the main global players in this sector. AmBev creation process raised an important polemic. Competitors said AmBev would have a monopolistic power (controls about 70% of the Brazilian beer market).

Published 03 Jan 2001

Reference 4931

Topic Strategy

Region South America

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