Position abused?

Is Brauunion exploiting its position of power in this way?

Brauunion distributes around 20 beer brands in Austria.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/Adobe Stock)

Due to constantly rising prices in the restaurant trade, the favorite drink of many Austrians is currently making the headlines again and again. Now Brauunion itself is caught in the crossfire. The large corporation with a penchant for beer is accused of abusing its dominant position on the market. Krone+ has looked into the background.

Gösser, Fohrenburger, Zipfer or Kaiser - which is your favorite beer? Whichever hoppy brew you choose, they all have one thing in common: their profits flow into the same coffers. This is because 20 beer brands from Austria now belong to the largest brewing company in the Alpine republic. In total, Brauunion employs around 2700 people in the country, making it one of the largest employers. All bliss!