BGI Ethiopia PLC is an Ethiopian brewery and beverage making company owned by the French brewing company Castel Group divisions Brasseries International Holdings (BIH) and HEBU Properties Ltd. Established in 1998, both groups started initial capital investment of 10 million dollars with major plants in Kombolcha, Addis Ababa, Zeway, Hawassa and Raya. BGI Ethiopia owns six breweries including the most iconic Saint George Beer and serves 53 countries worldwide.
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Brewery Beverage |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Mexico Area, , Ethiopia |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Herve Milhade (CEO) |
| Products | Saint George Beer Castle Winery |
| Revenue | $6.4 million |
| Owner | Brasseries International Holdings HEBU Properties Ltd |
Number of employees | 3,500 (2023) |
| Parent | Castel Group |
| Website | bgiethiopia |
BGI Ethiopia is a major brewing company in Ethiopia with annual production capacity of 3.6 million hectoliters of bottled and draft beer. In 2009, the company started wine production named Castle Winery that produces 1.4 million hectoliters of different wines under brand names Acacia and Rift Valley. Its vineyard is located in Ziway town.
History
editBGI Ethiopia was founded in 1998 by wing of Castel Group, Brasseries International Holdings (BIH) and HEBU Properties Ltd with 10 million dollars initial capital.[1] Starting operation in Kombolcha, Addis Ababa, Zeway, Hawassa and Raya, BGI Ethiopia owns six breweries including the Saint George Beer and additionally served 53 countries internationally. The company annually produces 3.6 million hectoliters of bottled and draft beer. Privatization agreement was signed in September 1998 and BIH bought a total stake of 22,394 shares (73%) in BGI Ethiopia PLC in February 1999 with approved total share transfer.[2]
In 2009, the company showed interest to a start wine production.[3] It owns and operates Castle Winery where its vineyard is located in Ziway town. The winery produces 1.4 million hectoliters of different wines under brand names Acacia and Rift Valley. Distributed by domestic partner agents, BGI products are exported internationally to North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Africa and Asia.[4]
Countries where BGI Ethiopia products internationally exported
edit- North America (United States and Canada)
- Europe (United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands etc.)
- Middle East (Israel and United Arab Emirates)
- Australia
- Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, South Sudan, Djibouti etc.)
- Asia (China)
References
edit- ^ "Ethiopia: Groupe Castel buys second brewery within 2 months". www.inside.beer. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ Fortune, (Addis). "A Woman Sues BGI Ethiopia, Alleges Fraudulent Shares Transfer". Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ Feleke, Metasebia (6 February 2007). "Ethiopia: Bgi Seeking New Investment in Winery". allAfrica.
- ^ "B.G.I ETHIOPIA PLC - Addis Ababa". businessguide.ezega.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.