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Expert Insights on Global Beer Industry

The global beer industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as ale and beer, and extends to include beer brewing, distributors, bottle manufacturers, and beverage warehouses. Raw ingredients include hops, barley, and malt. Additionally, the global beer industry counts on marketing and advertising agencies specialized in alcoholic beverage marketing; scientists and fermentation specialists, packaging experts, and recycling operations.

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  • Emerging vs. developed beer markets
  • Threats to industry profits: Taxes, input costs, and regulatory
  • New product trends and future potential
  • US beer distribution channels
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Featured Council Members

GLG Council Members are leading experts including academics, scientists, and industry specialists

John Xenos, General Manager, MONARCH BEVERAGE CO, INC

John XenosWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

General ManagerMONARCH BEVERAGE CO, INC

Robert Klugman, SVP of Strategy, First Beverage Capital

Robert KlugmanWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

SVP of StrategyFirst Beverage Capital

Martin Jones, President, Artisan Source, LLC.

Martin JonesWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

PresidentArtisan Source, LLC.

Tom Pirko, President, Bevmark LLC

Tom PirkoWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

PresidentBevmark LLC

Kenneth Kunze, Principal, Brand Value Advisors LLC

Kenneth KunzeWhat is a GLG Educator?|GLG Educators have qualified for GLG Member Programs and are therefore eligible to participate in ongoing in-depth consulting projects with GLG clients.What is a Premium Council Partner?|Premium Council Partners are leading Professional Service Firms that work exclusively with GLG.

PrincipalBrand Value Advisors LLC

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Study Groups

Study groups are populations of experts knowledgeable on specific sub-topics within a broader industry

Study Group Name No. Members
Council Members in the Beer Distribution Industry in Latin America 80
Alcoholic Beverage Distributors 217
Alcoholic Beverage Consultants (US) 45
Le Nature's Beverages Experts 26
Pub Business Experts (UK) 82

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Recent News Analyses

News analyses are expert commentaries on current events, written by Council Members who are available for follow up consultations

FEMSA, ASSESSING STRATEGIC VALUES IN GLOBAL BEER CONSOLIDATION.

October 1, 2009

Tom Pirko, President, Bevmark LLC

Mexico's FEMSA SEEN EYEING $9 BILLION BEER MERGER | reuters.com

FEMSA remains a misunderstood asset in the global consolidation of the beer industry.   A transaction will involve numerous strategic considerations andwill depend upon several key factors involving acquirers' balance sheets and plans for development.

Prism is a late entry to the party and brought wine to a beer garden event.

September 23, 2009

Prism Solar Offers Low-Cost Solution for Green Revolution | www.examiner.com

Wrong tech, bad timing, and not enough cash to do anything of real relevance in the solar industry. 

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