The Netherlands: Alcohol-free beer becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands

Non-alcoholic beer is on the rise and is being ordered more often in Dutch bars and restaurants. The trend to consume more non-alcoholic drinks is due to the widespread healthy ...
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Ireland: Planning permission granted to expand Boortmalt’s malting plant in Athy

Planning permission has been granted for an estimated €4m overhaul of Boortmalt’s Minch Malt plant in Athy, Kildare Now reported on June 2. The almost 3,000 square metre development will be ...
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Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries completes acquisition of majority stake in Distell Nigeria

Nigerian Breweries Plc has officially completed the acquisition of a majority stake (80%) in Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited (Distell Nigeria), according to an official statement, Marketforces Africa reported ...
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Japan & USA: Suntory says it’s not in talks to purchase Boston Beer

Suntory Holdings said it's not in talks to purchase Boston Beer, a spokesperson for Suntory told Bloomberg on June 1, MSN reported. The denial comes after Boston Beer shares surged 22% ...
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India: Heineken’s India unit says raids and red tape hurt business

The head of India’s biggest brewer has said raids by regulators and other “excessive actions” are curbing growth and complicating investment plans in the country, the Financial Times reported on ...
Published 01/06/2024 More

Japan & USA: Suntory in early talks to acquire Boston Beer - report

Boston Beer surged on May 31 as the American brewer is in talks to sell the company to global spirits company Suntory, the Wall Street reported, citing unnamed sources. Boston ...
Published 31/05/2024 More

USA, CA: Anchor Brewing to be purchased by Chobani yogurt CEO - report

Anchor Brewing will have a new owner almost a year after the legendary San Francisco brewery abruptly went out of business, ABC7 News reported on May 31. Anchor will be purchased ...
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Australia: Barley crop forecast remains at 12 mln tonnes but dryness raises further concern

With barley planting mostly complete in Australia, the focus remains on getting sufficient in-season rain to deliver a reasonable crop result. So far, conditions remain dry in most areas, with ...
Published 30/05/2024 More

Argentina: Barley crop forecast unchanged at 4.9 mln tonnes

While Argentina has received light rainfall, there have been heavy amounts falling in Uruguay and southern Brazil. As conditions remain in good shape for Argentina, RMI Analytics’ barley crop 2024 ...
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South Korea: OB to start selling its Cas 0.0 at restaurants for the first time in history

OB Beer, the No. 1 beer maker in Korea, will sell its non-alcoholic beer Cas 0.0 at regular restaurants from next month for the first time in the industry. Competition ...
Published 30/05/2024 More