Russia: Ochakovo Brewery's exports increased by 57% in 2005

Ochakovo Brewery, one of the major breweries in Russia, increased exports of its drinks a tentative 57% to 4.28 million liters in 2005, Interfax announced on December 27.

The release says "Ochakovo specialists attribute this result to [the company's] entrance onto the markets of a number of new countries, expanding the assortment of products delivered, high marketing activity and advertisement support for its brands abroad."

Ochakovo began exporting its drinks to two former Soviet countries in 2003, the release says. The company now exports its goods to Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Abkhazia, Israel, Turkey, Britain and Spain.