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Carlsberg Polska

Carlsberg Group in Poland

The history of Carlsberg Polska brewing company began in 1996 when Carlsberg Breweries A/S became the strategic shareholder in the Okocim brewery. In 2001, following the merger of breweries in Okocim, Szczecin (Bosman), Sierpc (Kasztelan) and Wroclaw (Piast), a strong group named Carlsberg Okocim S.A. was formed. On 13 October 2004, the company changed its name to Carlsberg Polska.

In 2002 the Carlsberg brand was highly successful in the Polish market – it turned out to be the fastest-growing international brand, as its sales grew by 671 percent compared to the year 2001. In 2003 the company launched the Harnaś brand on the market and received the ISO 9001 and HACCP certificates. In 2004, for the first time in its history, the modernised Okocim brewery exceeded the amount of 2 million hectolitres of beer produced in one year. 2004 was also the year the Piast brewery ceased its beer production. At the same time, the Piast brand itself remained in the portfolio and its production was taken over by the Okocim brewery, under the watchful eye of the brewers, and following the same recipe.

2005 marked the launch of three brands: Okocim Palone, Karmi Poema di Caffe, and Okocim Zagłoba. The year also brought record sales of beer produced by Carlsberg Polska, which totaled 4.3 million hectolitres. In February 2005 the Carlsberg brand was granted a Superbrands award, in October Karmi Poema di Caffe was awarded the European Medal, and in December Piast received the statuette of the Sponsor of Culture for financial support during the renovation of the facade of the Wroclaw Town Hall. The renovated facade was unveiled in the summer of 2006.

In 2009 Carlsberg Polska launched three variants Okocim: Okocim Premium Pils, Okocim Mocne and Okocim Pszeniczne. This resulted in the Discovery of the Year award granted in the Consumer and Customer Competition. Moreover, the brewery in Brzesko underwent a number of modernisation works that were carried out in the brew-house, by the uni tanks, and within production lines. The same year brought the development of regional brands – Kasztelan Niepasteryzowany was joined by Piast and Bosman in the non-pasteurized variants.

In May 2010 Carlsberg Breweries officially confirmed the sponsorship of the UEFA EURO 2012™championships, which were hosted by Poland and Ukraine. From that moment and for the two following years the company had been preparing for this event. In June 2012, during the EURO 2012, Carlsberg beer was sold in the stadiums, fan zones, Fan Camps, as well as in shops in both host countries. The Carlsberg brand often appeared both on and off the pitch. In Warsaw, more than 1,250,000 fans visited the Fan Zone at the Parade Square, where Carlsberg's Flagship Bar was the focal point.

In 2013, Carlsberg Polska was awarded the Company of the Year award. This distinction was awarded for outstanding financial results, preparation for Euro 2012, CSR initiatives, the launch of Somersby and initiated growth of local brands.

Today, Carlsberg Polska continues to be a strong market player in Poland. 

Key Facts

Breweries: 3
Market Position: 3
Market Share (volume): 19.4%

Contact

Carlsberg Polska
Krakowiaków Street 34 ( building 4)
02-255 Warsaw
Reception phone number: +48 22 543 15 00

E-mail: info@carlsberg.pl

 

Management

Managing Director, Carlsberg Polska

Mieszko Musiał

Media Relations

Communications Director, Carlsberg Polska

Beata Ptaszyńska-Jedynak

Tel +48 22 543 15 00 Email beata.jedynak@carlsberg.pl

Key Dates

1845: Okocim Brewery founded
1996: Carlsberg acquires 30% shareholding in Okocim Brewery
1997: Carlsberg produced under license by the Okocim Brewery
2001: Carlsberg becomes the majority shareholder and founds the Carlsberg Okocim Group
2004: Group changes its name to Carlsberg Polska
2009: Carlsberg Polska re-launches Okocim brand
2013-2014: Expansion and modernization of the Kaztelan Brewery. It was a major investment in the brewing industry in Poland in recent years
2015: Okocim Brewery celebrates its 170 years anniversary
2016: Re-branding of Okocim brand
2017: Okocim Wheat wins the gold medal and Okocim Porter bronze at the European Beer Star
2018: The Žatecké Noviny” campaign for Žatecký Světlý Ležák beer is awarded the Silver EFFIE Award
2018: 
Bosman Brewery celebrates its 170 years anniversary

Did you know that...?

  • In 1997, scenes from the one of the biggest Polish films ever made were shot at the Okocim brewery. “With Fire and Sword” was based on the famous novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz
  • Karmi, the beer designed for women, is a light product in every sense of the word. It contains just 50kcal/100g, which is about the same as natural yoghurt.
  • Poland has one of the highest levels of VAT for beer - currently 22%
  • JC Jacobsen, the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries in Denmark, visited Okocim in 1884.