USA: Idaho hop farmers reduce acreage this year

According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Idaho hop farmers strung 5,109 acres of hops this year, down from 5,797 acres last year, AgInfo reported on June 25. Oregon looks to ...
Published 25/06/2025 Di più

USA, FL: Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery abruptly shuts its doors for good

One of Jacksonville's best-known craft breweries has abruptly shut its doors after 26 years, with its owners saying the business was no longer financially sustainable, The Florida Times-Union reported on ...
Published 25/06/2025 Di più

Thailand & Singapore: Billionaire leaves ownership of Thai beermaker to five children

Thailand’s richest man Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi distributed stakes in holding firms which control about 66 per cent of Thai Beverage to his five children, though he stopped short of handing over ...
Published 24/06/2025 Di più

Italy: Diageo agrees to divest Italian operations

Guinness and Smirnoff owner Diageo has agreed to sell its Italian operations to NewPrinces to ‘optimise its global production network’, saving hundreds of jobs, The Spirits Business reported on June ...
Published 24/06/2025 Di più

Belgium: Trappist brewery Chimay offers three of its beers in cans for the first time

In response to changing beer consumption habits, the renowned Trappist brewery Chimay is offering three of its beers in cans for the first time. This launch coincides with the 175th ...
Published 24/06/2025 Di più

France: France’s farm ministry increases forecasts for barley, soft wheat export

FranceAgriMer has increased its forecast for French soft wheat exports to both the rest of the European Union and outside the EU. However, export volumes this season will be the ...
Published 20/06/2025 Di più

World: Pernod Ricard streamlining its business to combat downturn in sales

Pernod Ricard is streamlining its business by grouping brands into two main divisions, according to internal presentation slides seen by Reuters on June 18, as European spirits makers grapple with ...
Published 20/06/2025 Di più

UK: Almost half of UK adults now regularly enjoy alcohol-free beers, study finds

Almost half (48%) of UK adults now regularly enjoy alcohol-free beers, wines and spirits, according to Club Soda’s ‘Drinks for Everyone’ 2025 report, Talking Retail said on June 19. This marks ...
Published 20/06/2025 Di più

Spain: Spanish brewer Damm sees profit rise 35% in 2024

Spanish brewery Damm made more than €2 billion in turnover and saw profit rise 35% during 2024, db reports. According to figures from the 2024 Damm annual report, the business has ...
Published 20/06/2025 Di più

World: Beer made from rice gaining popularity

The global rice beer sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4%, reaching US$5.51 billion by 2031, The Drinks Business reported on June 19. New research has shown that ...
Published 20/06/2025 Di più