World: Barley production levels down for both crop 2024 and 2025

Barley production levels are reduced a minor extent in RMI Analytics’ latest report, as globally crop’24 drops to 141.4 mln tonnes (-0.4 mln), on final EU-27 crop validation; crop’25 forecast ...
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EU: Barley crop forecast remains at 57.5 mln tonnes

The French crop’25 winter barley rating has slipped to 68% Good & Excellent versus 71% a year ago when crop’24 was a challenging year. In terms of spring barley planting ...
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UK: English malt plans could be 'devastating' for Scotch whisky, Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary warns

Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary is to challenge the UK Government over plans industry leaders insist could be “very damaging for the reputation of single malt whisky”, Yahoo News UK reported ...
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Australia: Sydney Brewery to increase production with Rocks Brewing takeover

The Schwartz Family Company (SFC), which owns Sydney Brewery, has acquired the Rocks Brewing Company, including its productions facilities and restaurant/bar in Sydney’s Alexandria, Beer & Brewer reported on February ...
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World: Beer giants leaning into premium craft brews and non-alcoholic options

Beer giants are leaning into premium craft brews and non-alcoholic options as traditional brands aim to keep up with rising inflation and shifting consumer sentiments, FoodDive reported on February 19. Molson ...
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EU & UK: Carlsberg issues notes for a principal amount of EUR 4 bln and GBP 500 mln

Carlsberg Breweries A/S successfully placed on February 19 the following bonds: • 2-year EUR notes in floating rate format for a principal amount of EUR 850m with a coupon of 3-month Euribor ...
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USA, MI: Brew Detroit production moving to Marshall

After closing its taproom last month, Brew Detroit announced that its beer would be brewed across the state after a Livonia-based beverage company acquired the business, FOX 2 Detroit reported ...
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Japan: Activist fund criticizes Sapporo after overseas ‘acquisition failures’

3D Investment Partners has criticised Sapporo Holdings Ltd over its execution of overseas acquisitions, expressing concerns about the risk that the Japanese brewer may continue to “misallocate capital” leading to ...
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Colombia: Bavaria Brewery recognized as one of the twelve most valuable brands in Colombia

In the 2024 edition of “The Most Valuable Colombian Brands” study, Bavaria Brewery was recognized as one of the twelve most valuable brands in the country due to its significant ...
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Hungary: Five largest brewers report increase in sales in 2024

After a 10% decline in 2023, reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic period, domestic sales of Hungary’s five largest breweries grew by 2.8% in 2024, reaching 5.55 million hectolitres, according to ...
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