Modelo Wins Arbitration Against Gambrinus

As reported last night, Beer Business Daily learned Thursday through a source that Grupo Modelo, brewers of the eternally hot Corona brand, has won the arbitration against its Eastern importer, The Gambrinus Company. This was a somewhat expected outcome, and it means that the Modelo brands may be imported by another entity, or by Modelo (Procermex) itself.However, the termination is not immediate. The arbitral award confirms that the importer agreement with Gambrinus will expire on December 31, 2006. But there