E-Malt.com News article: Burundi: Brarudi brewery announces price hikes

Brarudi, Burundi’s largest brewer and a subsidiary of Heineken, has announced a price hike for all its products except Heineken beer, Afriquinos.com reported on May, 29.

Prices of Amstel beer thus grew by 4.35% and 13.33%, depending on the packaging. Amstel Bock price has been raised by 10%, it is reported.

According to the company, the increase was caused by depreciation of Burundian franc versus US dollar and euro, and higher raw material and fuel costs.


31 May, 2013