Backus

About

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus y Johnston S.A.A. is the leading beverage company in Peru and an indirect subsidiary of AB InBev. Founded in 1879 in Lima by Jacob Backus and John Howard Johnston, the company has grown from a single ice factory and brewery into a national operation spanning five decentralized production plants in Ate (Lima), Arequipa, Cusco, Motupe, and Pucallpa. The portfolio covers mainstream, premium, and non-alcoholic segments through brands such as Cristal, Cusquena, Pilsen Callao, Backus Ice, Arequipena, Guarana Backus, and Maltin Power. Backus reaches over 200,000 sales points across Peru and combines local market knowledge with AB InBev global standards for quality, sustainability, and supply chain efficiency.