InBev

InBev SA/NV, commonly referred to as InBev, was a multinational brewing company headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. It was formed in 2004 through the merger of Interbrew of Belgium and AmBev of Brazil. The combination created one of the world’s largest brewers by volume, with a global footprint across Europe, the Americas, and other regions. Its portfolio included a range of beer brands such as Budweiser, Stella Artois, Beck’s, Leffe and Hoegaarden, among others, and it pursued growth through acquisitions and efficiency programs to leverage scale in production, distribution, and marketing.

In 2008, InBev merged with Anheuser-Busch, the American brewer, to form Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev). The merger marked a major consolidation in the global brewing industry and positioned the new company as the largest brewer in the world by volume. The InBev corporate entity was merged into AB InBev, and the InBev name ceased to operate as an independent holding company. AB InBev continued the business with a broader brand portfolio and a renewed emphasis on global operations.

In the years following the merger, AB InBev expanded its footprint and brand lineup through additional acquisitions, such as the Modelo group in 2013, reinforcing its status as a dominant player in the global beverage sector. The legacy of InBev lies in its role as a catalyst for consolidation in the brewing industry during the early 2000s and as the precursor to AB InBev’s global platform.