USA, OR: Westward Whiskey files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

American single malt Westward Whiskey has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure the business, after facing ‘significant liquidity challenges’, The Spirits Business reported on April 9. Thomas Mooney, founder and ...
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USA, WY: Mountain Hops Brewhouse opens in Casper

The Oil City is rapidly becoming a Brew City as another local craft brewery opens in its historic downtown corridor, K2 Radio reported. Mountain Hops Brewhouse launched a soft opening of ...
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UK: Malt consumption up 1.2% in 2024

For the third year in a row, the UK recorded growth in consumption of malt (not roasted), which increased by 1.2% to 1.2 mln tonnes in 2024, IndexBox reported. Over ...
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Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries eyes alternative funding to reduce interest burden

Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced plans to seek shareholders’ approval for an amendment to Article 81 of its Articles of Association, aimed at revising the company’s borrowing limits and financing ...
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The Czech Republic: Czech beer culture eyes UNESCO listing

Going to a pub several times a week to meet friends, media consultant Gabriela Galetkova hopes Czech beer culture - which is taking a hit as bar visits dip - ...
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World: Total alcohol volumes fall by 1% in 2024

Total beverage alcohol (TBA) volumes fell by 1% last year, but spirits outperformed beer and wine, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis data. IWSR noted that alcohol volumes across the world’s ...
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UK: UK brewers see dramatic decline in both sales and margins in 2024

UK brewers have seen a dramatic decline in both their sales and margins, reflecting the challenges facing independents in the industry, Beer Today reported on April 5. New figures show that ...
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Japan: Brewers Asahi and Suntory put off bond issuance plans due to global market volatility

Japanese brewers Asahi and Suntory have decided to put off plans to issue yen-denominated bonds, the companies said, in the wake of global market volatility induced by U.S. tariff announcements, ...
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Germany: Hop farmers reducing fields amid surplus

In response to a significant surplus of hops in Germany, many hop farmers are taking action by clearing portions of their fields. This decision comes after a dramatic drop in ...
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Bulgaria: Brewers invest nearly $45 mln in beer and malt production in 2024

Bulgarian brewers invested nearly 80 million levs ($44.9 million/40.9 million euro) in beer and malt production in 2024, which was 40% more compared to the previous year, the Union of ...
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