AmBev

AmBev, short for Companhia de Bebidas das Américas, was a Brazilian multinational beverage company formed in 1999 through the merger of Brazil’s two major brewing groups, Cervejaria Brahma and Cervejaria Antarctica’s beverage operations. The company brought together popular beer brands such as Brahma, Skol, Antarctica, Bohemia and Original, along with a range of non-alcoholic beverages including Guaraná Antarctica. While its core operations were in Brazil, AmBev expanded its Latin American footprint through distribution networks and regional partnerships.

In 2004, AmBev merged with Interbrew, the Belgian-Brazilian brewer, to form InBev, creating one of the world's largest brewing companies by volume. This consolidation continued with the 2008 acquisition of Anheuser-Busch, and the combined entity was renamed AB InBev in 2009. As a result, AmBev ceased to exist as an independent company, with its brands and operations integrated into AB InBev’s global portfolio.

Headquartered in São Paulo, AmBev played a central role in the Brazilian beverage market and contributed to the broader consolidation of brewing in Latin America. Its brand portfolio, including both beers and soft drinks, underpinned AB InBev’s regional strength, while products such as Guaraná Antarctica remained enduring staples in Brazil.