Carlsberg A/S is a global brewing company headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, known for producing and marketing a diverse portfolio of beer and beverage brands. Through its primary brewing operations, the company manufactures lagers, pilsners, specialty beers and alcoholic beverages, as well as non-alcoholic malt drinks. Carlsberg’s flagship brands include Carlsberg Pilsner, Tuborg, Kronenbourg 1664 and Somersby cider, complemented by regional labels tailored to local tastes. The company also supplies raw materials and technical services to smaller brewers and distillers, leveraging its expertise in brewing science and quality control.
With a presence in more than 150 markets across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, Carlsberg maintains a network of production facilities, distribution centers and sales offices. The group is particularly strong in Western and Eastern Europe, where it holds leading market positions in Denmark, Norway, the UK, Poland and Russia (prior to its withdrawal in 2022). In Asia, Carlsberg has established operations in markets such as China, Vietnam, India, Thailand and Cambodia, often through joint ventures or strategic partnerships. The company’s international reach allows it to adapt its global brands alongside locally brewed offerings, enabling regional innovation and responsiveness to consumer trends.
Founded in 1847 by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, Carlsberg has built a reputation for pioneering advances in yeast research and brewing technology, including the establishment of the Carlsberg Research Laboratory in 1875. Over its history, the company has expanded through mergers and acquisitions, notably the 1970 merger with Tuborg and the 2008 acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle’s Central and Eastern European operations. Carlsberg is led by Chief Executive Officer Cees ’t Hart, who joined the company in 2015, supported by an executive board responsible for strategy, finance, innovation and sustainability. The company continues to invest in environmental initiatives, aiming to reduce water usage and carbon emissions across its value chain.
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