Carlsberg facts for kids
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| Aktieselskab | |
| Traded as | OMX: CARL A, CARL B |
| Industry | Beverages |
| Founded | 1847 |
| Founder | J. C. Jacobsen |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Cees 't Hart (President and CEO), Flemming Besenbacher (Chairman) |
| Products | Beers, ciders, soft drinks, bottled water |
| Brands | Carlsberg, Tuborg, Kronenbourg 1664, Baltika, Grimbergen, Somersby |
| Revenue | DKK 62.6 billion ($9.48 billion) (2016) |
| DKK 8.2 billion ($1.24 billion) (2016) | |
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Number of employees
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41,000 (FTE, average 2016) |
Carlsberg is a very old and famous company from Denmark. It is known for making many different kinds of drinks. The company's main office is in a place called Valby, which is near Copenhagen.
The very first drink from Carlsberg was made a long time ago, on November 10, 1847. Since then, Carlsberg has grown to be one of the biggest drink companies in the world!
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What Does Carlsberg Make?
Carlsberg makes many popular drinks that people enjoy. While they are most famous for their beers, they also make other things.
Different Types of Drinks
Carlsberg produces a wide range of beverages.
- They make various types of beers.
- They also produce ciders, which are fruity alcoholic drinks.
- Besides alcoholic drinks, Carlsberg makes soft drinks.
- They even sell bottled water.
Famous Brands You Might Know
Carlsberg owns many well-known brands that you might have seen.
- The main brand is, of course, Carlsberg.
- Another popular brand is Tuborg.
- They also own Kronenbourg 1664.
- Other brands include Baltika, Grimbergen, and Somersby cider.
Where Did Carlsberg Start?
The story of Carlsberg began in Denmark, a country in Northern Europe.
A Danish Beginning
Carlsberg was started in 1847. Its founder was a man named J. C. Jacobsen. He wanted to make high-quality drinks using the best ingredients. He built his first factory in Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark.
Growing Through the Years
Over the years, Carlsberg grew bigger and bigger. It started selling its drinks not just in Denmark but all around the world. This helped it become a truly global company.
Carlsberg Around the World
Carlsberg is a huge company that operates in many countries.
A Global Company
Carlsberg sells its drinks all over the world. You can find their products in many different countries on every continent. This means they have factories and offices in lots of places.
First Factory in Africa
Carlsberg opened its first factory in Africa in 1968. This factory was built in a city called Blantyre, in the country of Malawi. This was an important step in making Carlsberg a truly worldwide company.
Who Leads Carlsberg?
Like any big company, Carlsberg has important people who help run it.
Key Leaders
The company is led by a team of experienced people.
- The President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) is like the main boss. Their job is to make sure the company runs well every day.
- The Chairman leads the company's board of directors. This board helps make big decisions about the company's future.
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A selection of different Carlsberg beers.
