Japan: Japanese whisky industry reaching a stage of maturity

Certain types of whisky are global favorites: Scotch from Scotland, Irish whisky from Ireland, American blends like bourbon, and Canadian whisky with its rich history. Recently, Japanese whisky is increasingly ...
Published 31/01/2025 Di più

UK: Keystone Brewing Group acquires craft beer brands Magic Rock and Fourpure

Keystone Brewing Group has acquired craft beer brands Magic Rock and Fourpure to join its growing portfolio, The Caterer reported on January 30. Both brands had been owned by In Good ...
Published 31/01/2025 Di più

Lithuania: UAB Genys Brewing acquires Lithuania’s oldest brewery AB Kauno Alus

Lithuania’s leading craft brewer UAB Genys Brewing has acquired AB Kauno Alus, one of the country’s oldest and most historic breweries. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies ...
Published 31/01/2025 Di più

New Zealand: Beer industry going from strength to strength

New Zealand’s brewing industry is going from strength to strength, with a new report revealing how low-carb beers are on the rise, The New Zealand Herald reported on January 31. The ...
Published 31/01/2025 Di più

Malaysia: Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia poised to deliver strong results for Q4 ended December 31st

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (Carlsberg Malaysia) is poised to deliver seasonally strong results for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (4Q24), potentially marking a record full-year performance, according to ...
Published 31/01/2025 Di più

UK: Alcohol sector preparing for tax increases from February 1st

The wine and spirits sector in the United Kingdom is preparing for a tax increase that will directly impact the retail price of many alcoholic beverages. Starting February 1, the ...
Published 31/01/2025 Di più

UK: UK’s top 25 independent breweries see turnover hit record high of £1.72bn

Turnover of the UK’s top 25 independent breweries hit a record high of £1.72bn in the last year although there was a higher rate of insolvencies for small brewers, according ...
Published 31/01/2025 Di più

The Czech Republic: Czech beer culture added to e List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Czech Republic

Czech beer culture has been officially added to the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Czech Republic, a significant step toward potential inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list, ...
Published 31/01/2025 Di più

World: Global craft beer market forecast to reach US$242.79 bln by 2033

The global craft beer market is forecast to reach US$242.79 billion by 2033, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% between 2025 and 2033, according to a recent ...
Published 31/01/2025 Di più

Denmark: Non-alcoholic beer sales up 8.7% in 2024

Danish breweries sold 8.7% more non-alcoholic beer in 2024, compared to the year before, according to the latest data from Bryggeriforeningen (the Danish Brewers’ Association). In December 2024, brewers in Denmark ...
Published 31/01/2025 Di più