Heineken Ethiopia

General Information

Name: Heineken Breweries S.C.

Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Established: 2011 (acquisition of Harar and Bedele breweries)

Ownership: Subsidiary of Heineken N.V.

Website: heinekenethiopia.com

Brands: Heineken®, Walia®, Bedele®, Harar®, Sofi Malt, Bertat, Buckler

Employees: Approximately 1,000 permanent staff

Production Capacity: Up to 1.5 million hectoliters annually

History

Heineken entered the Ethiopian market in 2011 by acquiring two state-owned breweries: Harar Brewery, established in 1984, and Bedele Brewery, founded in 1993. In 2014, Heineken inaugurated its Kilinto Brewery in Addis Ababa, marking the company’s commitment to long-term investment in Ethiopia .

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