Ireland: Spring barley harvest starts in Ireland

In a rare occurrence, the spring barley harvest got underway in the past few days in Ireland, with reports of crops being cut in counties Cork and Wexford, while some ...
Published 29/07/2021 More

EU & UK: Spring malting barley surplus forecast at around 825 thousand tonnes

The total spring malting barley surplus in the leading EU producing countries plus the UK is forecast to reach 825 thousand tonnes this year, H. M. Gauger GmbH said in ...
Published 29/07/2021 More

India: Beer industry yet again negatively impacted by second wave of COVID-19

The Indian beer industry has yet again been negatively impacted with the onset of the second wave of COVID-19 and the outlook is volatile, according to leading player United Breweries, ...
Published 26/07/2021 More

India: United Breweries reports net profit of ₹30.94 crore for April-June period versus net loss last year

Beer maker United Breweries Ltd on July 28 reported a consolidated net profit of ₹30.94 crore for the quarter ended June. The company had posted a net loss of ₹114.50 crore ...
Published 26/07/2021 More

South Korea: HiteJinro hopes to boost beer sales this summer with Terra, FiLite brands

HiteJinro hopes to boost beer sales this summer with its best-selling lager, Terra, and low-malt beer, FiLite, the Korea Times reported on July 28. It has only been two years since ...
Published 26/07/2021 More

UK & India: Vijay Mallya declared bankrupt by London High Court

Vijay Mallya, the fugitive former head of India’s United Breweries and United Spirits, is bankrupt, The Drinks Business reported. The 65-year-old, who lost his final court battle against extradition to India ...
Published 26/07/2021 More

Australia: Barely production estimated to slip 2.6 million tonnes in 2021-22

Australian grain production is expected to be strong in the 2021-22 marketing year following a record-breaking wheat production year and two years of drought, according to a report from the ...
Published 26/07/2021 More

Germany: Beer industry likely to continue to see subdued sales in 2021

Following a 5.1% volume decline last year, the cancellation of the annual Oktoberfest celebrations means that German brewers are likely to continue to see subdued sales in 2021, according to ...
Published 26/07/2021 More

Ukraine: Winter grain harvesting campaign in full swing in Ukraine

The winter harvesting campaign is in full swing across Ukraine, one of the most important producers and exporters of agricultural produce in Europe. Expectations are high for record production this ...
Published 26/07/2021 More

Australia: Asahi Beverages announces CUB CEO retirement

Asahi Beverages has announced that Peter Filipovic will be retiring as CEO of Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), its Australian alcohol business division, the Australian Brews News reported on July ...
Published 26/07/2021 More