Overview
- Edeka confirms reduced order volumes and short-term delistings for select AB InBev products while negotiations continue.
- Reports conflict on scope, with initial claims of more than 80 affected items contrasted by Edeka’s statement pointing to roughly ten brands and no full delisting.
- Brands cited include Beck’s, Corona, Franziskaner, Löwenbräu and San Miguel, and Edeka says existing stocks will be sold so shoppers should not see empty shelves for now.
- Edeka argues AB InBev sought up to about €0.20 more per bottle and changes to shelf placement, framing its stance as protecting customers from unwarranted increases.
- AB InBev declined to comment, and the talks occur with Edeka negotiating through the Everest buying group as the beer industry faces broader cost pressures.