Georgia: Beer consumption on the rise with imports getting more interest from the population
The key sales markets, FMCG and the HORECA industry, are expected to maintain sustainable growth in Georgia in the coming years, Commersant Georgia reported on May 23. While domestically produced beer ... More
24/05/2025

Australia: Barley crop forecast up on increased planted area despite dryness concerns
No meaningful rain has arrived across most key barley regions in Australia, adding to the level of dryness concern. Still, RMI Analytics’ barley production forecast is raised slightly (+0.2 mln ... More
24/05/2025

Argentina: Barley crop forecast drops on competition for area from wheat and wet start to planting season
Northern Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil have experienced heavy rainfall, leading to flooding in areas. This excessive rain may delay planting and if wet conditions continue, reduce total planted area. For ... More
24/05/2025

France: Steady increase forecast for French malting barley prices throughout the remainder of 2025
The price of French malting barley has generally decreased since the beginning of 2022, showing a steady downward trend with some fluctuations along the way. Recently, there has been a ... More
24/05/2025

North America: Barley crop forecast supported by good planting progress at 8.9 mln tonnes
Overall, barley planting progress has been good in Canada, and early moisture conditions improved, supporting RMI Analytics’ forecast for Canada’s crop at 8.9 mln tonnes, the analysts said in their ... More
24/05/2025

USA, TN: Hangar 13 Distillery coming to Ashland City on July 4
A family operated boutique distillery with a military theme is planned for the Ashland City building last home to craft beer business Marrowbone Creek Brewing Co, Nashville Post reported on ... More
24/05/2025

USA, WI: Bloomer Brewing to close all operations for good on May 31
Bloomer Brewing Co. says that on May 31, 2025, they will be closing their doors for the last time, closing down all brewery and taproom operations, WEAU reported on May ... More
24/05/2025

The Netherlands: Heineken loses legal case against supermarket chain Jumbo
Heineken has lost its legal case against Netherlands supermarket chain Jumbo, Yahoo!Finance reported on May 23. The Amstel brewer had taken the retailer to court over it halting orders of a ... More
23/05/2025

South Africa: Beer Association of South Africa responds to above-inflation excise increase on beer in new budget
The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) acknowledges the 2025 Budget Speech delivered during the Budget 3.0 update. However, the association is deeply concerned by the decision to proceed with ... More
23/05/2025

Canada: Feed barley prices holding relatively firm
Feed barley prices in Western Canada were holding relatively firm in mid-May, although seasonal price trends in the feed market typically see values start to come down in mid-June as ... More
23/05/2025