UK: Britons drinking less alcohol than before

Britons are drinking less alcohol than before, as financial pressures, health concerns and an ageing population lead to cutbacks in consumption, The Financial Times reported on December 21. The average UK ...
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The Netherlands: Heineken fined for distributing beer cans without mandatory deposit

Heineken has been fined 1.5 million euros for distributing beer cans without the mandatory deposit in the Netherlands, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced. The violation occurred between April 1 and ...
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UK: UK-bred spring barley Belter wins full approval for brewing

A malting barley variety developed in the beer-making grain's Norfolk heartland has won full approval for brewing, Eastern Daily Press reported on December 20. Secobra UK, based at Pentney between Swaffham ...
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EU: Barley production forecast to decline by 8.3% in 2026/27

Soft wheat production in the European Union is expected to decline in the MY 2026/27, according to a forecast by consulting firm Expana cited by Reuters. Analysts estimate output at ...
Published 19/12/2025 More

Australia: Barley harvest almost complete and likely to reach 15.8 mln tonnes

Barley harvest across all Australia is now about 80% complete with Victoria and South Australia representing the main remaining crop, fighting through lingering rainfall. Mostly clear weather should allow a ...
Published 19/12/2025 More

Argentina: Barley crop forecast maintained at 5.4 mln tonnes

Barley harvest has advanced across Buenos Aires province, working around some light rain. Most areas are over 50% harvested, with the south-east 35-40% complete and the next 7-10 days should ...
Published 19/12/2025 More

Canada: Barley exports see a slight slowdown

StatsCanada has reported a surprising and significant rise in barley production, to 9.7 mln tonnes, +0.7 mln tonnes. Barley exports have experienced a slight slowdown following a strong start to ...
Published 19/12/2025 More

USA, PA: Southern Pines Brewing Co. to close remaining locations

Southern Pines Brewing Co., which rose over the past 11 years from three soldiers’ hobby to be Moore County’s most prominent and ambitious local craft brewery, announced on December 18 ...
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USA, IA: 515 Brewing Co. to shut down for good after 12 years in business

After 12 years of serving award-winning beers such as Mexican Spring and #Quadgoals, the owners of 515 Brewing Co. in Clive decided to shut down the brewery, The Des Moines ...
Published 19/12/2025 More

India: Bira founder Ankur Jain agrees to step down after months of negotiations with investors

Bira founder Ankur Jain has, in principle, agreed to step down from the helm of the company after months of negotiations with investors, according to two people aware of the ...
Published 18/12/2025 More