Canary Islands 
Overview
Vital statistics
- 2.11
Population (millions)
- 1990
Year of investment
- 2
Number of breweries
- 1,7481
Total size of beer market (hl 000)
- 831
Beer consumption per capita (litres)
- Company name
Compañia Cervecera de Canarias S.A.
- Website
- Management
Mark Tindall, Managing Director
- Contacts
- Careers
Brand portfolio
Performance
Share of total beer market *

48%
* Management estimates
Volume (hl 000)
Five-year summary
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lager | 957 | 868 | 846 | 843 | 846 |
| Soft drinks | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 32 |
| Total | 986 | 893 | 871 | 868 | 878 |
Beer consumption*

83*
litres per capita
* Management estimates
History
- 1924
La Tropical begins operations in Gran Canaria
- 1939
La Tropical is acquired by Sociedad Industrial de Canarias (SICAL).
Compañia Cervecera de Canarias (CCC) is formed in Tenerife.
- 1990
SAB acquires CCC, entering Europe for the first time.
- 1994
CCC merges with SICAL to form one of the largest industrial groups in the Canaries.
Alcohol responsibility
Supporting parents in the Canary Islands
In the Canary Islands, we're working with the Brewers of Spain to help parents of children aged between 6 and 13 to be good role models when it comes to drinking alcohol.
Read the Supporting parents in the Canary Islands alcohol responsibility case study
Alcohol responsibility

Drink drive awareness campaign in the Canary Islands
We've been working with The Brewers of Spain to send a strong message to drivers about drinking and driving.
Read the Drink drive awareness campaign in the Canary Islands alcohol responsibility case study






