EU: Record EU soft wheat, barley crop highest since 2008 expected this year

This year’s European Union soft wheat crop is expected to have reached a record high, commodities research company Expana said on September 11 after raising its estimate on the back ...
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UK: Diageo to cut around 60 jobs in Northern Ireland, outsource some positions to India

Drinks giant Diageo is shedding around 60 jobs in Northern Ireland across a number of functions, with some positions being outsourced to India, MSN reported on September 11. The Irish News ...
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World: Malting barley prices continue on dramatic downward path

The temporary malting barley price increase in May, caused by dryness concerns across Europe, seems very far away as prices continue on a dramatic downward path, RMI Analytics said in ...
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EU & UK: Decline in barley prices shows no signs of slowing down

The decline in prices shows no signs of slowing down, as Europe’s malting barley values continue their consistent and significant drop, RMI Analytics said in their latest report. With Paris wheat ...
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USA and Southeast Asia: Brewers Association promotes craft beer in Southeast Asia

The Brewers Association, which promotes US craft breweries, has outlined plans to “convert interest” in American craft beer in Southeast Asia into “sustainable growth”, The Drinks Business reported on September ...
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USA, TX: Highway 71 Brewing Co. opens in Spicewood

A new brewery featuring indoor entertainment opened just off Hwy. 71 in Spicewood in September, Community Impact reported on September 10. Highway 71 Brewing Co. is owned by two couples, Kevin ...
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USA, FL: Doc’s Hop Shop brewery to permanently close its doors at the end of the month

It’s the end of an era for Doc’s Hop Shop, a downtown Pensacola brewery that will be permanently closing its doors at the month’s end at 500 E. Heinberg St., ...
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USA, DE: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closes flagship brewpub in Newark, two more restaurants in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed its flagship, original brewpub in downtown Newark on Sept. 10. It had been in operation for nearly 30 years, Delaware Online reported. Two other ...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Olvi Group agrees to acquire Bosnia and Herzegovina’s largest brewery

Olvi Group has signed an agreement to acquire Bosnia and Herzegovina’s largest brewery, Banjalucka Pivara, Cision News reported on September 9. Founded in 1873, Banjalucka Pivara is located in the north ...
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USA, CA: Barebottle Brewing Company opening its first East Bay location this fall

Barebottle Brewing Company is opening its first East Bay location this fall. Barebottle is looking to open in October at 1375 South California Blvd., the brewery announced in a social ...
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