Colombia 
Overview
Vital statistics
- 46.71
Population (millions)
- 2005
Year of investment
- 6
Number of breweries
- 5
Number of bottling plants
- 18,9801
Total size of beer market (hl 000)
- 411
Beer consumption per capita (litres)
- Company name
Bavaria S.A.
- Website
- Management
Richard Rushton, President
- Contacts
- Careers
Brand portfolio
Main brands
- Pony Malta,
- Aguila Light ,
- Costeña, Pilsen,
- Poker Ligera,
- Club Colombia Roja,
- Redd's,
- Maltizz,
- Cola & Pola
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History
- 1894
The Bavarian Brewery opens for business.
- 1913
The company launches its famous Aguila brand.
- 1981
Bavaria becomes an open company on the Colombian stock exchange.
- 1994
The company starts producing bottled water and fruit refreshments.
- 2005
Bavaria becomes part of SABMiller.
- 2007
Bavaria is delisted from the Colombian stock exchange.
- 2008
In October, Cervecería del Valle, the most modern brewery in Latin America, is opened.
- 2009
Bavaria birth 120 years of uninterrupted operation in Colombia.
Sustainable development
Improving supplier standards in Colombia
In 2009 Bavaria presented ethical performance awards to 54 suppliers as part of its Rumbo Empresas Íntegras y Transparentes programme.
Read the Improving supplier standards in Colombia sustainable development case study
Alcohol responsibility
Helping prevent beer sales to underage people in Colombia
‘Todos podemos ser padres’ (‘We can all be parents’) encourages retailers and customers to be vigilant about underage drinking.
Read the Helping prevent beer sales to underage people in Colombia alcohol responsibility case study
Sustainable development
Ensuring responsible sourcing of coal in Colombia
As a significant buyer of coal and as part of its commitment to responsible sourcing, Bavaria undertook a detailed review of its coal suppliers to make sure they were meeting expected quality and production standards, including those relating to working practices and environmental management.
Read the Ensuring responsible sourcing of coal in Colombia sustainable development case study