Nigeria: Construction of Benue’s permanent brewery to be completed by the middle of this year
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC), Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, announced on March 26 that construction of the permanent site for the state’s ... More
27/03/2025

USA: Beer and soft drink makers to benefit as Americans consume less alcohol, analysis says
Soft drink and beer makers stand to benefit as Americans consume less booze. That's the take of analysts at Morgan Stanley, who on March 25 published a report discussing possible ... More
27/03/2025

USA, AR: Crisis Brewing submits plan for new production facility in Fayetteville
A project to build a new brewery and gathering place in south Fayetteville that has been in the works for about 7 years is about to come to fruition, Fayetteville ... More
27/03/2025

USA, TN: TailGate Brewery doubles brewing capacity at Nashville headquarters
TailGate Brewery just doubled its brewing capacity at its Nashville headquarters, Craft Brewing Business reported on March 26. The expansion includes a new 30-bbl brewhouse and 760 more barrels of ... More
27/03/2025

World: Deutsche Bank cuts Heineken price target to EUR80 from EUR82
On March 25, Deutsche Bank analysts adjusted their financial outlook for Heineken NV, reducing the beer giant’s price target from EUR 82.00 to EUR 80.00, while maintaining a Hold rating ... More
26/03/2025

UK: Fruit-led beers gaining significant traction in the UK
Fruit-led beers are gaining significant traction in the UK, with a 250% increase in sales volume last year, says retailer Tesco. As consumers increasingly seek lower alcohol options, these “lighter, ... More
26/03/2025

UK: Government urged to raise alcohol-free beer threshold in line with Europe
A recent analysis has revealed that everyday supermarket items such as burger rolls and ripe bananas can contain more alcohol than a no-alcohol beer. The British Beer and Pub Association ... More
26/03/2025

UK: Average price of a pint of beer could increase by as much as 21p
The average price of a pint is set to increase by as much as 21p as the impact of Budget changes take effect next month, according to the British Beer ... More
26/03/2025

Germany: Maltsters facing increasing competition from import
Germany’s malt industry is facing increasing pressure from rising import competition and structural cost disadvantages, as new data for 2024 shows a continuing trend of declining domestic malt production. According ... More
26/03/2025

Rwanda: Rwanda’s biggest brewer Bralirwa gets waiver to import raw materials tax-free
The East African Community (EAC) has granted Bralirwa Ltd, Rwanda’s biggest beer and beverage manufacturer, a duty remission on key industrial inputs, allowing the company to import sugar and raw ... More
26/03/2025