Russia: Wheat, barley crop forecasts increased due to favourable weather
Sovecon have increased their forecast for grain production in Russia this year by 3.1 million tonnes (compared to the previous month's estimate), bringing the total to 130.5 million tonnes. The ... More
26/07/2024

Denmark: Carlsberg creates fonio beer with no use of barley or bittering hops
Carlsberg has created a brand-new type of beer that uses only fonio grains, without the use of any barley or bittering hops. The grain, which has thrived in West Africa ... More
26/07/2024

Tanzania: Tanzania Breweries completes sale of dormant Darbrew unit
Tanzania Breweries Ltd (TBL) Plc has completed the sale of its entire 60 percent stake in the beer manufacturing subsidiary Darbrew Ltd and launched a facelift of its production facility ... More
26/07/2024

World: Nonalcoholic beer Corona Cero gearing up for a big step in its Olympic sponsorship deal
Corona Cero, Anheuser-Busch InBev's nonalcoholic beer brand, is gearing up for a big step with its Olympic sponsorship deal. The goal is to help the brand become the best-selling non-alcoholic ... More
26/07/2024

World: Slow decline in global barley production forecast continues
The slow decline in world barley production continues, with a further reduction of -0.9 mln tonnes to 144.3 mln, RMI Analytics said in their latest report. The six major ... More
26/07/2024

EU & UK: Barley crop forecast reduced on continuing wet conditions
A wet crop’24 growing season continues with further rainfall stalling barley harvest in certain regions. At this stage, yields are mostly determined but final quality is not yet fully determined. ... More
26/07/2024

UK: Number of breweries down for a second consecutive year
The number of breweries in the UK has declined for a second consecutive quarter, as rising costs and Covid-related debt offset consumer demand, the Drinks Retailing News reported on July ... More
26/07/2024

Nigeria: Guinness Nigeria’s loss widens in the year to June 30
Guinness Nigeria Plc has released its audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, Businessday NG reported on July 26. Guinness Nigeria Plc loss for the year came in ... More
26/07/2024

Russia: Export duty on Russian barley remains nil
The export duty on Russian wheat will fall 41.2% to 906.4 rubles per tonne in the week starting July 30 from 1,540.4 rubles per tonne during current period, the Agriculture ... More
26/07/2024

USA: Boston Beer reports decreased shipments in Q2 2024
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. on July 25 reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2024. Key results were: Second Quarter 2024 Summary: • Depletions decreased 4% and shipments decreased ... More
26/07/2024