The Molson Companies, the Canadian brewing giant, said today that its president and chief executive, Marshall Cohen, plans to retire later this year.

In 2003, Japanese brewing giant and long term partner Suntory acquired 98.5% equity in Florigene from Nufarm.

Mr. Ronson, one of Britain's wealthiest men, has been accused of the theft of $:6 million, or $10.7 million, from the Irish brewing giant.

The former chairman of Guinness P.L.C., Ernest Saunders, has begun a legal counteroffensive in his bitter battle with the brewing giant.

A Personal Product' But the American brewing giant is not about to rush in even if a quick agreement is reached.

As brewing giants like Anheuser-Busch, Miller and Coors developed strong national brands, Stroh's fell ever farther behind.

The grip of the brewing giants is still powerful; the late 1980s has seen a worrying return to takeovers and mergers and the intensification of lager promotion.

The threat to choice and to the remaining independent brewers demands a strong and continuing Campaign that will fight for drinkers' rights and challenge the might of the brewing giants.

Award-winning journalist John Burbedge has been made redundant after 13 years with the brewing giant, Courage.

The weather didn't help much either, says brewing giant, Allied Lyons.