About
Ambev was formed in 1999 through the merger of Brazil's two largest brewers, Brahma and Antarctica, creating a company that controlled roughly 70 percent of the Brazilian beer market from the start. The company became part of the global Anheuser-Busch InBev group in 2004, when InBev was created through the merger of Ambev and Belgium's Interbrew, and Ambev has since served as AB InBev's Latin American platform while maintaining its own listing on the São Paulo stock exchange. Today Ambev operates across Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, with a portfolio that includes beer brands such as Skol, Brahma, Antarctica and Budweiser, plus soft drinks, energy drinks and non-alcoholic beverages. Ambev is one of the largest beverage companies in the Americas, producing and distributing more than 170 million hectoliters of beverages annually through a network of breweries, soft-drink plants and logistics centers. The company is renowned for its operational excellence culture, epitomized by its 100+ brewery operations and its advanced logistics and sales systems, and it has been a pioneer in using technology and data analytics across its supply chain, from barley sourcing and brewing to point-of-sale execution. Ambev also operates a substantial recycling and sustainability program, including the returnable glass bottle system that remains central to the Brazilian market, and has committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. For B2B suppliers, Ambev is a major and demanding procurement partner. Its breweries and soft-drink plants buy large volumes of malt, hops, glass bottles, aluminum cans, labels, corrugated packaging, water treatment chemicals, and brewery equipment, with centralized procurement through AB InBev's global sourcing organization. Suppliers must meet rigorous quality, food-safety and sustainability standards, and Ambev actively works with suppliers on water stewardship, carbon reduction and recyclable packaging innovation. Its scale, brand portfolio and commitment to operational efficiency make Ambev a strategically important customer for packaging, ingredients, and beverage-technology companies across Latin America.
Also known as: Ambev, Brahma, Skol
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambev?+
Ambev (Companhia de Bebidas das Américas) is Brazil's largest beverage company, producing beer, soft drinks and other beverages across Latin America.
What beer brands does Ambev own?+
Ambev's main beer brands are Brahma, Skol and Antarctica in Brazil, plus brands like Stella Artois and Corona brewed under license from parent AB InBev.
Who owns Ambev?+
Ambev is majority owned by AB InBev, the world's largest brewer. The two companies merged in 2004, and Ambev trades on B3 (São Paulo) and NYSE (ABEV).
Where is Ambev based?+
Ambev is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. It was formed in 1999 through the merger of Brahma and Antarctica.
