History of HEINEKEN Ethiopia

Timeline


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2011
2011

2011

HEINEKEN Ethiopia made its entry into the Ethiopian Beer Market by acquiring Harar and Bedele breweries.

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2013
2013

2013

In 2013, we launched CREATE I (2013-2017), a local sourcing project with 1,700 local farmers. This initiative aimed to enhance both the quality and quantity of barley cultivation while supporting farmers in Ethiopia. 

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2014
2014

2014

Inaugurated Ethiopia's largest brewery, located in Kilinto on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. The brewery was established with an investment of EUR 310 million.

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In August 2014
In August 2014

In August 2014

HEINEKEN Ethiopia introduced Walia beer to the Ethiopian market, offering a new and improved taste just in time for the Ethiopian New Year.

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2016
2016

2016

Commenced local production of Heineken® in our Kilinto Brewery, bringing the world-class taste of Heineken to beer enthusiasts in Ethiopia.

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2018
2018

2018

In 2018, we introduced CREATE II (2018-2019), expanding our local sourcing from 3% to 34% and supporting about 25,000 barley farmers.  

 

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2020
2020

2020

Launched Burqa – water balancing project, allocating a budget of 801,839 Euros, to significantly increase water availability near our Bedele (Dabena River) and Harar (Hakim Gara) breweries.

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2022
2022

2022

Introduced Bertat, a non-alcoholic energy drink, to the Ethiopian market.

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2023
2023

2023

We achieved 100% local sourcing of raw barley and witnessed a remarkable 150% increase in farmers' income as a result of our local sourcing project we began in 2013.

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2023
2023

2023

HEINEKEN Ethiopia has been recognized at the National Taxpayer Awards for our significant tax contribution of ETB 9.7bn, earning the Platinum Taxpayer Award for the fifth time and ranking as the top business operator in the private sector. 

 

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2024
2024

2024

Our Kilinto Brewery received the prestigious 10th Round Ethiopian Quality Award from the President of the FDRE, achieving the highest rank among food and beverage manufacturing plants nationwide.