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    In Beer Merger Mania, Anheuser-Busch InBev Says It’s Miller Time

    Anheuser-Busch was a historic American company—but now it’s owned by InBev of Brazil. Miller and Coors also got together, and they’re now part of SABMiller of England. Now, SABMiller has its eye on Heineken of Holland, and there are reports that it’s lining up financing to take over InBev.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 19, 2014 • 1 min read

    Anheuser-Busch was a historic American company—but now it’s owned by InBev of Brazil. Miller and Coors also got together, and they’re now part of SABMiller of England. Now, SABMiller has its eye on Heineken of Holland, and there are reports that it’s lining up financing to take over InBev. Philip Howard is Professor of Community, Food and Agriculture at Michigan State University, a student of consolidation in the food industry.

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    1. 1:21Scotland Votes Down Independence
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    3. 44:23In Beer Merger Mania, Anheuser-Busch InBev Says It’s Miller TimeYou’re reading this
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