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Anheuser-Busch
Companies, Inc. is a diversified corporation whose main subsidiary
is the world's largest brewing organisation. The company also has
interests in beverage container manufacturing and recycling, and
label printing. It also owns the Sea World and Busch Gardens
Adventure Parks and The company markets a portfolio of internationally recognised beer brands, including the world's number one selling beer, Budweiser. In the United States, Anheuser-Busch brews almost 50% of all beer sold. Budweiser is sold in more than 80 countries through a variety of export, distribution, licensed brewing and company-owned operations. Anheuser-Busch International, Inc. is the international beer subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch Companies. Anheuser-Busch International was established in 1981 and is responsible for the company's foreign beer operations and equity investments. The company's key areas of focus outside the United States are Asia Pacific, the UK and Ireland, and the Americas. The UK The UK is Anheuser-Busch's second-largest market outside the United States. The UK market is managed by Anheuser-Busch Europe Ltd; a fully autonomous business unit within Anheuser-Busch International. Head office functions are based at Thames Link House, Richmond and brewing is carried out by Anheuser-Busch brewmasters at the Budweiser Stag Brewery in Mortlake. Brewing Budweiser locally helps meet the strong demand for Budweiser in the UK. |
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continued success in the UK is largely due to the
company's dedicated sales force and a commitment to delivering the highest quality products to local beer drinkers. Budweiser is the best selling premium packed lager in UK bars, pubs and restaurants. The company also markets Michelob and Bud Ice in the UK. |
