The Netherlands: Alcohol-free beer becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands

Non-alcoholic beer is on the rise and is being ordered more often in Dutch bars and restaurants. The trend to consume more non-alcoholic drinks is due to the widespread healthy ...
Δημοσίευση 02/06/2024 Περισσότερα

Ireland: Planning permission granted to expand Boortmalt’s malting plant in Athy

Planning permission has been granted for an estimated €4m overhaul of Boortmalt’s Minch Malt plant in Athy, Kildare Now reported on June 2. The almost 3,000 square metre development will be ...
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Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries completes acquisition of majority stake in Distell Nigeria

Nigerian Breweries Plc has officially completed the acquisition of a majority stake (80%) in Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited (Distell Nigeria), according to an official statement, Marketforces Africa reported ...
Δημοσίευση 02/06/2024 Περισσότερα

Japan & USA: Suntory says it’s not in talks to purchase Boston Beer

Suntory Holdings said it's not in talks to purchase Boston Beer, a spokesperson for Suntory told Bloomberg on June 1, MSN reported. The denial comes after Boston Beer shares surged 22% ...
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India: Heineken’s India unit says raids and red tape hurt business

The head of India’s biggest brewer has said raids by regulators and other “excessive actions” are curbing growth and complicating investment plans in the country, the Financial Times reported on ...
Δημοσίευση 01/06/2024 Περισσότερα

Japan & USA: Suntory in early talks to acquire Boston Beer - report

Boston Beer surged on May 31 as the American brewer is in talks to sell the company to global spirits company Suntory, the Wall Street reported, citing unnamed sources. Boston ...
Δημοσίευση 31/05/2024 Περισσότερα

USA, CA: Anchor Brewing to be purchased by Chobani yogurt CEO - report

Anchor Brewing will have a new owner almost a year after the legendary San Francisco brewery abruptly went out of business, ABC7 News reported on May 31. Anchor will be purchased ...
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South Korea: OB to start selling its Cas 0.0 at restaurants for the first time in history

OB Beer, the No. 1 beer maker in Korea, will sell its non-alcoholic beer Cas 0.0 at regular restaurants from next month for the first time in the industry. Competition ...
Δημοσίευση 30/05/2024 Περισσότερα

India: Top beer manufacturers jointly form Brewers’ Association of India

India's leading beer manufacturers - United Breweries (now controlled by Dutch brewing major Heineken), AB InBev, and Carlsberg - on May 29 announced jointly forming a new industry body Brewers' ...
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India: Taxes and restrictive rules blocking India beer market boom

India's beer market has stagnated over the years despite significant growth potential, largely due to inequitable taxation and restrictive retail licensing rules, the Mint reported on May 29. In India, where ...
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