Norway & Sweden: Olvi Group acquires majority share in Brewery International group

Beverage company Olvi Group has expanded its footprint in the Nordic region through the acquisition of a 51% majority share in the Brewery International group, ESM reported on December 15. This ...
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Japan: Kirin set to ramp up beer development via proprietary AI

Major Japanese beverage maker Kirin Holdings Co is set to ramp up beer development with its proprietary artificial intelligence, a company official said, underscoring the expanding role of advanced technology ...
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UK: UK brewers facing “heavy headwinds” from increased taxation, other issues

According to the Society of Independent Brewers & Associates (SIBA) Independent Beer Report 2025, demand for independent beer remains strong, however UK brewers are facing “heavy headwinds” from increased taxation, ...
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UK & South Korea: New UK-South Korea deal to benefit exports of Guinness, cars, Scottish salmon

The UK has signed a new trade deal with South Korea designed to increase exports of cars, Scottish salmon and Guinness canned in Britain, The Guardian reported on December 15. Keir ...
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Brazil: Ambev inaugurates sustainable glass factory

Brazil’s leading brewer Ambev has inaugurated its glass factory in Carambeí, Paraná, Brazil, Glass International reported on December 16. The facility is the company’s second glass factory in Brazil, adding to ...
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USA: Brewers Association's 2025 year in beer: Contraction, closures and the fight for occasions

In the waning days of 2025, the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—recaps a year of continued contraction, punctuated by creativity and ...
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USA, OH: Entropy Brewing Co. to close for good on December 27

Entropy Brewing Co., located at 26 S. Main St. in Miamisburg, announced on December 12 that it will permanently close Dec. 27. In the announcement, the business expressed gratitude for the ...
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UK: Scotch whisky facing a sharp downturn in production

Scotch whisky is facing a sharp downturn in production as it adapts to tough market conditions around the world, the BBC reported on December 12. Tariffs for export to the USA, ...
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World: Global barley production, trade forecasts up in USDA’s December report

Global barley trade is forecast to reach 30.813 mln tonnes in 2025/26, only marginally lower than the 30.978 mln forecast for 2024/25, USDA said in their December report. Compared to their ...
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Australia: Malting barley exports more than double in October compared to September

Australia exported 177,225 tonnes of barley and 93,756t of sorghum in October, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. October feed barley exports on 80,306t were down ...
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