Australia: Buff barley variety gets malting accreditation from Grains Australia
Grains Australia has accredited Buff following its submission by Western Australian-based seed company InterGrain for evaluation, Grain Central reported on March 20. Buff barley is a quick-maturing, acid soil-tolerant and high-fermentability ... More
21/03/2023

South Africa: Heineken’s takeover of Distell passes final regulatory hurdle
Heineken’s bid to take control of Distell Group Holdings Limited (Distell) has passed its final regulatory hurdle, with South African Competition Tribunal approving the Dutch brewer’s offer, The Shout reported ... More
21/03/2023

Canada, QC: Yakima Chief Hops opening distribution warehouse in Brossard
Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) is opening a distribution warehouse in Brossard, Quebec on the south shore of Montreal in the summer of 2023. The new facility will hold over one ... More
21/03/2023

USA, MA: Doctor’s Island Brewing Company being launched by local couple in Hull
Anyone driving by the former Hull’s Kitchen on Hull Shore Drive has noticed that something is new is brewing – literally – as a local couple plans to launch Doctor’s ... More
21/03/2023

Hungary: Beer makers facing soaring raw ingredients and energy costs
Problems are brewing for Hungary's beer makers. The cost of raw ingredients has doubled, and that, along with rising energy costs, is driving up prices for drinkers, Europe – CGTN ... More
20/03/2023

EU: Late February/early March weather provides much needed moisture for barley plantings
The weather at the end of February-early March, across most of northern Europe, provided much needed moisture, and addressed dry conditions across France, RMI Analytics said in their latest report. Although ... More
20/03/2023

Argentina: Current degree of farmer barley selling estimated at about 63% of the total 2022 crop
From a crop 2022 production of 3.8 mln tonnes, the current degree of farmer selling is 2.4 mln (about 63%) and thus with open domestic demand still requiring pricing and ... More
20/03/2023

Australia: Good soil moisture conditions boost potential for reasonable barley crop 2023 outcome in Australia
The potential for a reasonable barley crop 2023 outcome in eastern Australia is boosted by relatively good soil moisture conditions at present, RMI Analytics said in their latest report earlier ... More
20/03/2023

UK: SIBA publishes sustainability strategy
A new sustainability strategy has been published by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) to help independent breweries meet the ambitious government net zero targets, Beer Today reported on March ... More
20/03/2023

USA, MN: Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative opening new location in Minneapolis
The brewery scene is getting a little bigger in the Twin Cities. Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative in northeast Minneapolis is opening a new location along the Mississippi River, KSTP reported on ... More
20/03/2023