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Carlsberg Group
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Carlsberg A/S (/ˈkɑːrlzbɜːrɡ/; Danish: [ˈkʰɑˀlsˌpɛɐ̯ˀ]) is a Danish multinational brewer. Founded in 1847 by J. C. Jacobsen, the company's headquarters is in Copenhagen, Denmark. Since Jacobsen's death in 1887, the majority owner of the company has been the Carlsberg Foundation. The company's flagship brand is Carlsberg (named after Jacobsen's son Carl). Other brands include Tuborg, Kronenbourg, Somersby cider, Holsten, Neptun, Belgian Grimbergen, Fix, one of Greece's oldest brands and more than 500 local beers.[6][failed verification] The company employs around 41,000 people, primarily in Europe and Asia. Carlsberg is currently the 6th largest brewery in the world based on revenue.[7]
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Company type | Aktieselskab |
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Industry | Drink industry |
Founded | 1847; 177 years ago (1847) |
Founder | J. C. Jacobsen |
Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jacob Aarup-Andersen (CEO)[3] |
Products | Beers, ciders, soft drinks, bottled water |
Brands | Carlsberg, Tuborg, Kronenbourg 1664, Grimbergen, Somersby, Holsten, Khyrdalan |
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Number of employees | 41,000 (FTE, average 2033 )[5] |
Website | www![]() |