Japan: Japanese whisky to be redefined in April to protect brand
Japan's alcohol industry in April will implement a new set of definitions for Japanese whisky as it endeavors to keep foreign-made spirits from being branded as Japanese, a trend that ... More
26/03/2024

UK: Beam-Suntory gets East Ayrshire approval for a new whisky maturation facility
East Ayrshire councillors have given the go ahead to a £150m whisky maturation facility, despite vociferous opposition from people living and working near the site. Beam-Suntory, the Japanese company which took ... More
26/03/2024

Rwanda: Heineken’s Bralirwa business launches new production line at brewery in Rubavu District
Bralirwa Plc, part of the Heineken Company, celebrated a significant milestone with the official inauguration of its new production line at its brewery in Rubavu District, highlighting the company's commitment ... More
26/03/2024

Middle East: Constellation Brands seeing growing demand for spirits in the Middle East
Constellation Brands is seeing growing demand for spirits in the Middle East, as international cocktail culture influences the region’s on-trade, The Spirits Business reported on March 25. Constellation Brands’ portfolio includes ... More
26/03/2024

Australia: Spirits exports could reach AU$1 bln if twice-yearly tax hike on alcohol is frozen
Australia could export AU$1 billion (US$635 million) of spirits annually by 2035 if the government freezes the twice-yearly tax hike on alcohol, The Spirits Business reported on March 25. The Spirits ... More
26/03/2024

Canada: Molson Coors Beverage Company launching new Madri Excepcional beer in Canada
Madrí Excepcional, a premium European-style lager, is being introduced to Canada this spring with much anticipation following its popularity across the pond, lbbonline reported on March 25. Molson Coors Beverage Company ... More
26/03/2024

USA, NC: Trve Brewing Company launches second location in Asheville
Eleven years ago, Nick Nunns designed a brewery concept where beer and metal could co-exist in a welcoming, communal space. On March 15, Trve Brewing Company ― pronounced “true” ― expanded ... More
26/03/2024

UK: English Hops records sale boost with GIC packing line
The UK’s largest hop-growing co-operative is enjoying increased export sales following a big investment in a new packing line, Packaging News reported on March 23. English Hops has supplied its pellets ... More
24/03/2024

Australia: Barley crop forecast for 2024/25 slightly down to 10.9 mln tonnes
After a troubling finish to crop 2023 harvest, rain has continued to fall across most key agricultural regions of Australia and continues to improve the soil moisture situation, as focus ... More
23/03/2024

Argentina: Barley crop 2204/25 forecast at 4.3 mln tonnes on strong competition for area planted with wheat
Heavy rain has fallen across Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. Although this may negatively impact corn and soy crops which are nearing harvest, these rains have made dramatic improvements in ... More
23/03/2024