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Edeka Pulls More Than 80 AB InBev Beers in Escalating Price Dispute

Edeka says the move responds to price demands of up to €0.20 per bottle that it considers unjustified.

Overview

  • Germany’s largest retailer plans short-term delistings and reduced orders in the coming days after months of stalled talks with AB InBev.
  • More than 80 items are affected, including Beck’s, Franziskaner, Corona, Löwenbräu, San Miguel, Spaten and Hasseröder.
  • Edeka cites a multi‑million‑euro increase and per‑bottle hikes of up to about €0.20, and says shelf placement terms are also in dispute.
  • The retailer says customers should not expect empty shelves because existing stock will be sold through, though wider restocking remains unclear.
  • AB InBev declined to comment on the conflict, and Edeka says it still seeks an agreement at what it calls reasonable prices.