Alivaria Brewery
Brewery in Minsk, Belarus
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Olivaria brewery (also known as Olivaria or Alivaria, Belarusian: ААТ Піўзавод Аліварыя) is one of the oldest breweries in Belarus, and is the oldest of presently existent breweries in the country.[2] It was founded in 1864 in Minsk. The brewery has a 29% market share in the beer market in Belarus, and its primary product, Alivaria-brand beer has a market share of around 18%.[1] Production increased by 43% in 2008,[2] and in 2011, the brewery was in third place in the market share of beer in Belarus.[3]
Republic of Belarus220002 Minsk
Kiseleva str., 30
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| Location | Republic of Belarus 220002 Minsk Kiseleva str., 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 1864 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employees | 580 [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | www.alivaria.by | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of May 2015, Carlsberg Group holds 67.8% of shares in the brewery, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development holds 21% of shares.[1][3] Remaining shares are owned by various individuals.[3] European Bank for Reconstruction and Development financed the brewery to assist in its expansion and modernization.[4]
History
It began operations on January 29, 1864 in Minsk.[1][2] The brewery was nationalized in 1917, but become a joint stock company in 1994.
