France: Only 22% of planned spring barley area sowed as of February 17

By February 17, French farmers sowed only 22% of the planned area with spring barley, which is less than the same date last year (25%) and the average for the ...
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The Netherlands: Heineken reports transactions under its current share buyback programme

Heineken Holding N.V. reported transaction details related to the first tranche of up to circa €375 million tranche of its share buyback programme of up to circa €750 million as ...
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World: Asahi Group Holdings announces new CEO for Asahi Europe & International

Following the decision of Asahi Europe & International CEO, Paolo Lanzarotti, to retire from full time executive activity, Asahi Group Holdings (AGH) have promoted Dragos Constantinescu as CEO of its ...
Published 24/02/2025 More

UK: Heineken to make its Sol beer weaker this week

Dutch brewer Heineken is making one of its most popular brands weaker this week in an effort to reduce costs, The Drinks Business reported on February 24. From 25 February, Heineken ...
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USA, VT: Lost Marble Brewing Company breaks ground on new brewery in Manchester

A local partnership has broken ground on a new brewery and taproom on Rt. 7A in Manchester, adjacent to the Hampton Inn & Suites hotel. The Lost Marble Brewing Company ...
Published 24/02/2025 More

The Netherlands: Beer sales drop 3.4% in 2024

Beer sales dropped by 3.4 percent in the Netherlands compared to 2023, Stichting Dranken Nederland reported based on numbers provided by Dutch brewers. The substantial increases in beer excise duty ...
Published 22/02/2025 More

USA, NJ: Obscura Brewing Company about to open in Cape May Court House

A new brewery is about to open in Cape May County with a soft opening on March 6, 97.3 ESPN reported on February 21. Obscura Brewing Company, formally Bucket Brigade, announced ...
Published 22/02/2025 More

Ukraine: Beer and cider account for more than 90% of Ukraine’s low-alcohol drinks market

Monitoring of the low-alcohol drinks market in Ukraine indicates significant changes in the sector, which are due to both global trends and the peculiarities of domestic consumption, agronews.ua reported on ...
Published 21/02/2025 More

Vietnam: Beer industry celebrates 2024 results, expected to flourish in 2025

Vietnam’s beer industry had a 2024 worth celebrating and is expected to flourish in 2025 following a hangover period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, declining consumption, and restrictive policies, Vietnam ...
Published 21/02/2025 More

UK: Number of active breweries down 5.5% in January versus start of 2024

The UK now has 100 fewer breweries than a year ago despite “strong demand for independent beer”, according to the Society of Independent Brewers & Associates, The Grocer reported on ...
Published 21/02/2025 More