UK: Number of independent breweries still rising in the UK

The recent gloomy figures on pub closures in the UK may have made you think it’s last orders for the beer industry, but nothing could be further from the truth, ...
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World: Diageo remains well-positioned to deliver on its annual guidance

Drinks giant Diageo said on September 28 it remained well-positioned to deliver on its guidance, despite ongoing cost pressures and macroeconomic uncertainty, the London South East reported. Addressing shareholders ahead of ...
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USA, OH: Thunderwing Brewing coming to Columbus on October 6th

“Quality, creativity, and community,” is what Jason Wings, local homebrewer, says he hopes to evoke in his new concept, Thunderwing Brewing, 614Now reported on September 28. Taking over the now-closed Sideswipe ...
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USA, MA: Magnify Brewing LLC’s concept of new brewery approved by Medford Planning Board

A brewery that will distribute to bars, restaurants and liquor stores and serve its beer in a Main Street, Medford, tasting room and outdoor beer garden was unanimously approved Wednesday, ...
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Vietnam: Sluggish economy hitting Vietnam’s thirst for beer

Vietnam’s sluggish economy is hitting many where it hurts the most: their thirst for beer, Bloomberg reported on September 28. Tipplers in this beer-swilling country are cutting back on their one ...
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China: Beer industry enters period of high-quality output and diversification - China Alcoholic Drinks Association

The beer industry in China has entered into a period of high-quality output and diversification, with more growth in productivity and sales anticipated, said top industry experts and players, China ...
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Belgium: Belgian Beer World accused of colluding with largest brewers

Just a few weeks ago now, the freshly minted Belgian Stock Exchange building reopened its 19th-century doors after years of renovations to much fanfare. And with it an interactive museum ...
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UK: Demand for barley from brewers, maltsters, and distillers starts the season strongly, AHDB says

Demand for grains from the compound animal feed sector, including Integrated Poultry Units (IPUs), started this season (2023/24) sluggishly, just as it ended last season. However, more barley was used to ...
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Australia: Barley and wheat prices drop on rain forecast for much of south-eastern Australia’s grainbelt next week

Prices for wheat and barley have dropped by up to A$15 per tonne on the forecast for 10-25mm rains for much of south-eastern Australia’s grainbelt next week, Grain Central reported ...
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USA, OH: Holy Trinity Brewing Co. closes until further notice

A unique Columbus craft brewery is closing its doors, at least for now, 614NOW reported on September 27. According to a statement posted its Instagram, Holy Trinity Brewing Co. has closed. “It ...
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