Carlsberg extends its PepsiCo bottling partnership to Azerbaijan from 2027, expanding to 15 markets as it also finalizes a major Sapporo joint venture across Asia.
Carlsberg plans to list its Indian business without raising fresh capital, reflecting growing confidence in India’s expanding beer market and buoyant equity landscape.
Carlsberg Malaysia has introduced Chongqing Beer to Malaysia, marking the Chinese lager’s first Southeast Asian launch with local production and nationwide distribution beginning in June.
Carlsberg returns to volume growth in Q1 2026, driven by premium and non-alcoholic drinks, while warning of continued cost pressures from Middle East geopolitical tensions.
Carlsberg expands PepsiCo partnership to cover Nordics and Baltics, strengthening its European bottling footprint and unlocking new growth opportunities.