Meta Abo Brewery (Heineken Ethiopia)
manufacturerUnclaimedEthiopia's oldest large-scale brewery, now part of the Heineken global portfolio.
About
Meta Abo Brewery is one of Ethiopia's oldest and most established beer manufacturers, founded in 1963 and now owned by Heineken N.V. following the Dutch group's acquisition of a majority stake. The brewery operates a large production plant in Sebeta near Addis Ababa, producing Meta Lager and other beer brands for the Ethiopian domestic market. Under Heineken's ownership, Meta Abo has undergone significant capacity expansion and quality upgrades, and produces a growing portfolio of international beer brands under licence. The brewery is a major employer in the Oromia region and a significant contributor to Ethiopian government excise revenues.
- Categories
- Wine, Beer & SpiritsBeverages
- Primary markets
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Certifications
- ISO 9001 — Quality ManagementISO 14001 — Environmental ManagementISO 22000 — Food SafetyFSSC 22000 — Food Safety System