Phoenix Beverages is the largest brewery in Mauritius. Their Phoenix Beer (lager) is widely distributed on the island and is exported to Europe, Australia, Reunion Island, Madagascar, etc. The company also has connections with the Guinness Brewery and is listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius.[3] They have three plants in Mauritius, PhoenixBev Brewery Plant, PhoenixBev Carbonated Soft Drinks Plant and PhoenixBev Stills Plant. They also have a plant in Reunion Island known as Edena Boissons.
Corporate history
1931 - The company is incorporated as Phoenix Camp Minerals Limited (PCM)
1953 - Signature of their bottling agreement with Coca-Cola
1960 - Creation of Mauritius Breweries Ltd (MBL)
1963 - Inauguration of brewery
1991 - Creation of the (Mauritius) Glass Gallery Ltd to recycle glass waste
1993 - MBL is listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius
2003 - Change of name of MBL to Phoenix Beverages Ltd (PBL)
2008 - Fusion of PBL and PCM
2014 - PBL acquires the Eski soft-drink company and also begins wine bottling operations
2015 - Signature of bottling agreement with Schweppes International for Orangina
Phoenix Beer began production in 1963. It has an ABV of 5%, and is described as a "golden lager" by the manufacturers. Their malted spring barley comes from Australia and Europe. The beer is sold in 650 ml (23 imp fl oz; 22 US fl oz) and 330 ml (12 imp fl oz; 11 US fl oz) bottles and 330 ml (12 imp fl oz; 11 US fl oz) cans. It is also available in draught at local resorts and restaurants.
Phoenix also produces two strong lager style beers. One called Blue Marlin; the other Phoenix Special Brew. They brew Guinness Foreign Extra Stout under licence.
Rs 3,202 billion