India: United Breweries commences production of Kingfisher beer in Adhra Pradesh

United Breweries Limited (UBL), part of the HEINEKEN Company, has commenced production of its flagship brand Kingfisher at the recently leased Ilios Brewery in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, The Hindu Business Line reported on September 1.

Ilios Brewery has a monthly capacity of up to 4.5 lakh cases of beer, complementing the 12-lakh case capacity of the Srikakulam brewery to meet the region�s growing demand for high-quality beer.

Vivek Gupta, MD & CEO, United Breweries said �The commencement of production at Ilios Brewery reiterates our commitment to sustainable growth in Andhra Pradesh. By localizing production, strengthening our supply chain and creating long-term value for the local ecosystem, we are well positioned to meet rising consumer demand. We will ensure Kingfisher lovers are consistently well served. We remain committed to boosting State revenue, fostering sustainable growth and accelerating industrial momentum.�

The company shared that Ilios Brewery supports over 500 livelihoods through direct and indirect employment, which also includes generating opportunities across ancillary industries such as packaging, logistics and distribution.