Japan: New Japanese whisky regulations to give consumers more confidence in the products
New regulations governing the production of some Japanese whiskies could give consumers more confidence in the products, The Spirits Business reported on April 29. These are good times for Japanese whisky, ... More
30/04/2024

Ireland: Diageo cleared to build new brewery in Newbridge
The way is now clear for Guinness brewer and drinks giant Diageo to build its planned €200 million brewery for Newbridge, Co Kildare, The Irish Times reported on April 30. This ... More
30/04/2024

World: Carlsberg reports strong first quarter results
Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S reported strong first quarter results on April 30, with revenue growing by 4.4% year-over-year. First-quarter revenue increased to 17.13 billion Danish kroner ($2.46 billion) from last year's ... More
30/04/2024

Australia: Hop Products Australia completes 2024 harvest
Hop Products Australia (HPA) have completed this year’s hop harvest, and the 2024 hop crop looks a little different compared to previous years. Changes to global demand led HPA to ... More
30/04/2024

China: Tsingtao Brewery toasts increase in Q1 2024 net profit
China’s Tsingtao Brewery has released the 2024 first quarterly report in accordance with the China Accounting Standards of Business Enterprises. The company realized operating revenue of RMB10.15 billion, down 5.2% ... More
30/04/2024

Denmark & Russia: Legal battles over Russian unit to last years, Carlsberg CEO says
Legal wrangling over Carlsberg's seized Russian business will likely continue for years, its CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen said on April 30, Reuters reported. Moscow took control of Carlsberg's stake in Baltika Breweries ... More
30/04/2024

Ukraine: Ukraine barley exports seen high in May, producers’ union says
Ukraine has exported around 200,000 metric tonnes of barley in April and already contracted 180,000 tonnes for exports in May, agricultural producers' union said on April 30. "We are actively selling ... More
30/04/2024

Mexico: Heineken’s new plant in Yucatan could begin operations in 2027
During the presentation to the media of the “Cheers 2024” event, Guillaume Duverdier, CEO of Heineken México, explained that after the announcement of the new plant that will be built ... More
30/04/2024

World: Molson Coors’ Q1 sales and profit surpass analysts’ estimates
Molson Coors surpassed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter sales and profit on April 30, helped by higher prices and steady demand for brands such as Coors Light and Miller Lite. However, ... More
30/04/2024

USA, FL: Escape Brewing Company hoping to launch its new Trinity location in August
This summer, a new food hall is opening in Trinity, the small city that’s at the intersection of Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. The Collective at Escape is from John McGregor ... More
30/04/2024