[6][3] It brews over 2 million hectoliters of beer annually at its four production sites in Maputo (two), Beira, and Nampula.

[7][8] In addition, in 2001 CDM took over the traditional Laurentina, which had been Mozambique's first brewery in 1932 and remained the market leader for a long time until its decline after 1975.

This was intended to support the country's agriculture and reduce import dependency, as well as bringing a cheaper beer to the market.

[14] In October 2016, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) merged with SABMiller Plc, thus indirectly becoming the main shareholder of CDM, with 51,1% of the shares,[15][16] then in April 2020, was inaugurated the Marracuene Brewery in the Marracuene district the largest and most modern brewery in the country and in Africa.

[17][18] The following Mozambican brands belong to CDM:[19] it brews beers from the AB InBev portfolio, in particular: In addition, it distributes global and local brands from the AB InBev portfolio: CDM maintains a wine trade and distributes a range of spirits.