World: Global hop acreage down 5% in 2025

The persistent weakness in the global hop market remained evident following the 2024 harvest. Spot market prices were well below production costs, and forward contract prices fell to levels last ...
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World: Global hop harvest lower this year, Barth Haas say

In the 2025 hop year, the global hop harvest was lower than in 2024. Barth Haas’s December overview shows the most important figures and changes for the major growing countries ...
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Kenya: Diageo to sell its stake in East African Breweries to Asahi Group

Diageo announced on December 17 it had agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings in a $2.3 billion transaction, as the UK ...
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USA, IL: Generations Brewing Company to shut down at the end of January

A brewery that has served the Freeport area for over a decade announced that it will be shutting down at the end of January or "earlier if the beer sells ...
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USA, NM: Two Bosque Brewing locations in Albuquerque closing their doors

Two Bosque Brewing locations in Albuquerque are closing their doors, the company confirmed in a Facebook post on December 16. The announcement comes after the brewery recently closed its Santa ...
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Norway & Sweden: Olvi Group acquires majority share in Brewery International group

Beverage company Olvi Group has expanded its footprint in the Nordic region through the acquisition of a 51% majority share in the Brewery International group, ESM reported on December 15. This ...
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Japan: Kirin set to ramp up beer development via proprietary AI

Major Japanese beverage maker Kirin Holdings Co is set to ramp up beer development with its proprietary artificial intelligence, a company official said, underscoring the expanding role of advanced technology ...
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UK: UK brewers facing “heavy headwinds” from increased taxation, other issues

According to the Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIBA) Independent Beer Report 2025, demand for independent beer remains strong, however UK brewers are facing “heavy headwinds” from increased taxation, ...
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UK & South Korea: New UK-South Korea deal to benefit exports of Guinness, cars, Scottish salmon

The UK has signed a new trade deal with South Korea designed to increase exports of cars, Scottish salmon and Guinness canned in Britain, The Guardian reported on December 15. Keir ...
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Brazil: Ambev inaugurates sustainable glass factory

Brazil’s leading brewer Ambev has inaugurated its glass factory in Carambeí, Paraná, Brazil, Glass International reported on December 16. The facility is the company’s second glass factory in Brazil, adding to ...
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