Belarus: Over $125m needed to reequip Belarusian brewing industry

More than $125 million is needed to retool the Belarusian brewing industry, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said at government session dedicated to the brewing industry development on August 23rd, according to Belarus media.

“In order to reach the state-of-the-art level like the one, say, Krinitsa brewery has, we need about $125 million. Just $125 million to modernise the entire industry in order to produce the beer we want,” stressed the President.

Alexander Lukashenko noted, the capacity of the existing breweries lag behind the rapidly growing demand. Besides, modern consumers are not satisfied with the quality of Belarusian beer, which is a way lower than that of well-known foreign brands.

The head of state noted, it is necessary to satisfy the domestic demand for beer and to increase Belarusian beer export. “Is it true we import more and more beer and what are the reasons for that? What impedes beer import reduction and increase in beer export?” the President asked those present at the session.