Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities (EJPAU) founded by all Polish Agriculture Universities presents original papers and review articles relevant to all aspects of agricultural sciences. It is target for persons working both in science and industry,regulatory agencies or teaching in agricultural sector. Covered by IFIS Publishing (Food Science and Technology Abstracts), ELSEVIER Science - Food Science and Technology Program, CAS USA (Chemical Abstracts), CABI Publishing UK and ALPSP (Association of Learned and Professional Society Publisher - full membership). Presented in the Master List of Thomson ISI.
2004
Volume 7
Issue 2
Topic:
Economics
ELECTRONIC
JOURNAL OF
POLISH
AGRICULTURAL
UNIVERSITIES
Smoluk J. , Kalinowski S. , Łuczka-Bakuła W. 2004. THE GLOBALISATION IN BREWERY INDUSTRY, EJPAU 7(2), #10.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume7/issue2/economics/abs-10.html

THE GLOBALISATION IN BREWERY INDUSTRY

Joanna Smoluk, Sławomir Kalinowski, Władysława Łuczka-Bakuła

 

ABSTRACT



This paper shows the recent changes in brewery that were influenced by the globalisation, both on Polish and world market. It presents the high level of capital concentration as well as the condition and perspectives of small local breweries. It also indicates the changes in consumption and consumers’ preferences connected with the unification of habits. The article describes the impact of VAT and excise tax on Polish beer producers.

Key words: brewery industry, globalisation, beer producers, beer consumption, international brewery corporations, tendencies on beer market..