Canada: During the past decade, the annual value of imported beer has increased five-fold

Canada is very much a nation of beer drinkers. Beer is by far the most popular alcoholic beverage among Canadian consumers, Statistics Canada communicated on February 15. However, beer drinkers ...
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USA: Haxby replaces Lewis as central Montana barley yield standard

The 2005 growing season started off well with generally good moisture for seeding and crop establishment. The Prairie Star posted on February 15: “The crop growing conditions declined for some ...
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UK: Smoking ban to result in 'smoke-easy' investment for Kent Brewer's Pubs

Kent brewer Shepherd Neame announced on February 15 it has reacted positively to news of the Government's decision to ban smoking in every pub and club in England without exemption. ...
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France: Brasseries Kronenbourg is planning restructuring

Scottish & Newcastle plc announced on February 16 that its French subsidiary, Brasseries Kronenbourg, has begun consultation with its workforce over the proposed restructuring of its brewing business. The project ...
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USA: Imported beer is expected by USDA to amount to US$3.5 billion in 2006

Imported malt beer is expected by USDA to amount to US$3.5 billion in 2006 compared to November forecast of $3.3 billion. These new forecasts are based on early indications of ...
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Russia: In 2005 Baltika Breweries sold a record volume of beer in the Russian history

Baltika Breweries have summed up on February 15 its operations in 2005. Under the growing competition and active consolidation of the market not only did Baltika retain its leading position ...
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South Africa: Beer drinkers will pay 5% more for one can of beer

Smokers and alcohol drinkers have again been hard hit by Trevor Manuel, the finance minister, in his so-called 'sin taxes', South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News communicated on February 15. ...
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Japan: Kirin Brewery is planning reorganization

On March 30, 2006, Kirin Brewery Company, Limited ("Kirin") will reorganize its Group headquarters, domestic alcohol beverage business and certain internal companies, the company announced on February 17. This reorganization ...
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Japan: Kirin Brewery expects 4.7 % growth in 2006 profit

Japan's second-biggest beer maker, Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, announced on Friday, February 17, it expects its operating profit to grow 4.7 % to another record in 2006 on higher beer ...
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Canada: Geoff Molson named as vice-president in charge of customer marketing and events for Quebec

Geoff Molson, a seventh-generation member of Canada's heritage brewing family, is returning to Canada after five years in the United States, Brunswick News and Canadian Press communicated on February 15. The ...
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