World: Maltsters safeguard business from barley price increases but no insurance or hedge was possible for increased transport costs - analysts

Maltsters had become used to safeguard their business by working back to back – malt sales vs. barley cover - on priced contracts. Long-term agreements left the market price risk ...
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EU & UK: Barley crop approaching pivotal point amid dryness concerns

The European barley crop is approaching a very pivotal point as dryness in northern France and Germany is raising concerns, since no meaningful rain has fallen for the past two ...
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World: Malting barley prices boosted by mounting concerns over dryness in Europe

Mounting concerns about dryness in Europe are boosting malting barley prices, even while outside influences (e.g. wheat) are more limited, RMI Analytics said in their early May report. Across the globe, ...
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Ukraine: Grain exports more than halve so far in May

Ukraine's grain exports have more than halved so far in May from the same period a year ago, although at just under 300,000 tonnes they are similar to the whole ...
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Japan: Kirin Holdings reports increased profit to owners for Q1 2022

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. reported on May 12 profit to owners of company of 17.39 billion yen for the three months ended March 31, 2021, an increase of 2.5% from ...
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Canada: Barley acreage estimated 9.7% down from last year

StatsCan barley acreage estimate of April, 26 is 3.0 mln ha, 9.7 % less than last year. Private estimates are lower, down up to 25% in Saskatchewan and 15% in ...
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USA, OR: Standing Stone Brewing Company to close down after a tough couple of years

Over the past 26 years, Standing Stone Brewing Company (SSBC) in Ashland has given to its community through beers, eats and even donations, KTVL reported on May 12. SSBC announced on ...
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UK: Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company pledges to achieve zero carbon footprint and water waste by 2030

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has pledged to achieve a zero carbon footprint and water waste at its breweries by 2030, according to a new sustainability report released on May ...
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Malaysia: Heineken Malaysia Bhd reports 54.2% jump in first-quarter net profit

Heineken Malaysia Bhd’s net profit jumped 54.2% to RM113.38mil in the first quarter ended March 31 from RM73.53mil a year ago, driven by revenue growth, The Star reported on May ...
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France: Alcohol consumption 2.5 times lower in 2017 than it was in 1960

Drinks producers in France are adapting their products as figures show that people are drinking less and less alcohol, with consumption 2.5 times lower in 2017 than it was in ...
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