Belgium: Competition watchdog investigates AB InBev over wholesaler, hospitality contracts

Belgium's competition watchdog opened an investigation into Anheuser-Busch InBev over concerns the brewing giant abused its dominant position in the market through its contracts with wholesalers and hospitality companies, MarketWatch ...
Published 17/01/2025 Outros

Japan: Beer and quasi-beer products sales down about 3% in 2024

Sales of beer and quasi-beer products in Japan fell by about 3 pct in 2024 from the previous year, marking their second consecutive yearly fall, estimates from four major brewers ...
Published 17/01/2025 Outros

UK: Guinness shortage gives 600% boost to rival stout Murphy’s

A Guinness shortage in the UK ahead of the festive season in December prompted a chain reaction: pubs were scrambling, drinkers were upset, and Diageo was left to cope with ...
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UK: Carlsberg completes acquisition of Britvic PLC

Britvic PLC has officially become a part of Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlsberg A/S, following the completion of a scheme of arrangement. Shareholders of Britvic ...
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Ireland: Diageo increases Guinness prices in Ireland

Guinness owner Diageo has increased draught beer prices in Ireland for the fourth time in two years with the cost of a pint of the black stuff predicted to rise ...
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UK: Malting barley premiums dwindled since harvest, grain merchants say

UK barley markets have struggled to get much traction in recent months, with large stocks weighing on the market, Farmers Weekly reported on January 15. Feed barley ranged from £155/t ex-farm ...
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India: United Breweries launches two new flavoured Kingfisher beers in Daman and Goa

United Breweries Ltd. is excited to announce the launch of two new flavoured beers: Kingfisher Mango Berry Twist Flavoured Beer and Kingfisher Lemon Masala Flavoured Beer. These premium strong beers ...
Published 17/01/2025 Outros

Canada: Barley prices move upward in Canada

Rising United States corn futures and a weaker Canadian dollar have given room for barley prices to move upwards, said Jim Beusekom, president of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge, Alta, ...
Published 17/01/2025 Outros

USA: Whiskey producers anticipate new government guidelines

The recent decision by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to set specific identity regulations for ‘American single malt whiskey’ will come into effect on Monday 19 ...
Published 17/01/2025 Outros

USA, OH: Campfire Brewery becomes Central Ohio’s newest brewery

Although the making of Central Ohio’s newest brewery sounds like something out of a Hallmark movie, it’s based on true events, 614NOW reported on January 15. What started as a way ...
Published 17/01/2025 Outros