Skepticism comes after foreign-owner Beer Store offered ownership stakes in consortium to province’s small brewers
Layoffs to take place in June 2015, are the result of the loss of a major brewing and packaging contract
Beer maker expanding Kitchener, Ont., facility to fully integrated brewing, packaging and distribution site
Flaherty promises to modernize standards to boost innovation and allow for more creative brews
Brewery already has the South Korean distribution rights for brands such as Budweiser, Corona and Hoegaarden
The company has already committed to between $40 million and $60 million in annual costs savings over five years across its global network
Dutch brewer will buy a stake in Asia Pacific Brewers owned by Singapore-based conglomerate
Goals include reducing carbon footprint, improving energy and water efficiency.
The $4.1 billion offer would give Heineken an 82 per cent stake
The companies will save $600 million annually by combining operations
