Canada: Labatt’s Halifax brewery supporting its Disaster Relief Program by focusing on water can production

Beverage company Labatt Breweries of Canada has announced that its Halifax brewery is supporting its Disaster Relief Program by focusing on water can production, Packaging Gateway reported on July 11. ...
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UK: Winter barley crop condition improves across UK

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that winter crop conditions remain poor across the UK on a historic basis, Agriland reported on July 11. However, recent weeks have ...
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UK: British hops trying to win market back with innovation and sustainability

A taste for tropical New World flavours has taken business away from traditional British hop farmers, but a fightback is underway centred on innovation and sustainability, Footprint reported on July ...
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USA, KY: West Sixth Brewing to open a new location in Covington

Lexington-based West Sixth Brewing is set to open a location in Covington, LINK nky reported on July 10. The West Sixth Covington Haus will be located at 100 West Sixth Street, ...
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Ukraine, EU & Russia: Ukraine’s barley prices up on strong export demand and low yields in the EU and Russia

The first data on barley harvesting in the EU and Russia indicate lower average yields than last year. In Ukraine, barley yields are still higher than last year, but in ...
Published 10/07/2024 More

UK: Campaign for Real Ale fearful about future of ‘UK beers, brands, and breweries’ following Marston’s decision to leave brewing side of industry

The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) says it is fearful about the future of "UK beers, brands and breweries" after this week’s announcement that Marston's is to leave the brewing ...
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Australia: Malting barley exports down 70% in May

Australia exported 329,759t of barley and 323,962t of sorghum in April, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Feed barley exports totalled 217,183t, down 32 percent from ...
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World: Diageo eyed as takeover target amid declining sales and sell-offs

Following a year of declining sales and sell-offs, British alcohol giant Diageo is being eyed by investors for a takeover that could radically shake up the owner of massive brands ...
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World: Brand Champions Report publishes list of best-selling alcohol brands in 2023

There are so many alcohol brands out there, and as the spirits industry gets increasingly saturated and competitive, a person has to wonder — who’s coming out on top? What ...
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Vietnam: Government drafts new regulations proposing phased increase in alcohol excise

Vietnam’s Finance Ministry has announced plans for a phased tax hike on alcohol, a decision which will likely be a crushing blow to the country’s already struggling beer sector, The ...
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