Germany: Hop crop up 13% in 2024

German farmers harvested significantly more hops in 2024, thanks to relatively favourable weather, the Federal Agricultural Information Centre (BZL) reported on August 18. The total yield rose roughly 13% from the ...
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South Korea: Alcohol industry sees disappointing results in the second quarter

As domestic alcohol consumption decreases, the alcohol industry received disappointing results in the second quarter. HiteJinro and LOTTE Chilsung Beverage's institutional sector experienced declines in both sales and operating profit. ...
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Germany: Brewers forced to adapt as Gen Z increasingly chooses alcohol-free

Gen Z’s abstention from alcohol isn’t only happening in Germany, which produces the most beer on the continent. Young people are also drinking less across Europe and in the US, ...
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Australia: Coopers Brewery launches its first non-alcoholic beer

Coopers Brewery has launched the first non-alcoholic beer under its iconic roundel, Coopers Zero, Drinks Digest reported on August 19. Packaged in a striking silver can, Coopers Zero is the latest ...
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The Czech Republic: Alcohol-free beer gaining more and more followers in the Czech Republic

Alcohol-free beer is gaining more and more followers in the Czech Republic: according to a recent survey by the IPSOS agency, carried out on behalf of the Czech Brewers’ and ...
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UK: UK crop production costs look set to rise in 2026

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is forecasting a rise in crop production costs in the UK during 2026, Agriland reported on August 19. For winter wheat, a 3% yearly ...
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South Korea: Oriental Brewery’s Cass beer ranked 23rd in the “2025 World’s Top 50 Beer Brands by Value” list

Oriental Brewery, a subsidiary of AB InBev, has announced that its brand Cass has ranked 23rd in the “2025 World’s Top 50 Beer Brands by Value” list released by the ...
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China: China Resources Beer shares jump on record-high net profit in H1

Shares of China Resources Beer jumped as investors drank in the brewer's record-high net profit for the first half of the year, Market Screener reported on August 19. The stock rose ...
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USA: AB InBev to invest $15 mln in ist St. Louis brewery

Anheuser-Busch InBev said on August 19 that it would invest $15 million in its U.S. brewery, at a time when President Donald Trump is pushing to boost domestic production. The company's ...
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USA, TX: Grit & Gyle Brewing Co. coming to Kyle in 2026

A new brewery is in the works for Kyle, with plans to open in October 2026 — despite state and national trends suggesting public enthusiasm for craft beer may be ...
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