PBL is a public company listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. It was incorporated on September 9, 1960 and started trading in 1963. Today, PBL ranks amongst the top companies of Mauritius, where it is the leading beverages company.
With a turnover of Rs 3 billion and employing more than 1000 employees, PBL produces an average of 1.2 million hectolitres of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and delivers its products to over 9,000 outlets.
PBL produces and offers a wide range of beers, wines, spirits and other alcoholic products, soft drinks and table water. Its flagship brand, Phoenix beer, was launched in 1963 and has since become the preferred beer of Mauritius and in many other countries. The company also manufactures Blue Marlin beer, Phoenix Special Brew beer and Phoenix Fresh beer.
PBL acquired the whole share capital of Phoenix Camp Minerals Ltd (PCM) in 2008. PCM was incorporated in 1931 and is the sole authorised bottler of Coca-Cola Company Ltd in Mauritius.
PBL also produces and sells under contract agreement with Diageo, world famous brands such as Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Malta Guinness and Smirnoff Ice for the local market.