World: Olympic deal shows bubbling market for zero-alcohol beer
For the first time this summer, as sportswomen and men strive for victory in Paris, spectators will be able to sip the official beer of an Olympic Games, Barron’s reported ... More
27/04/2024

Nigeria: Champions Breweries suffers N823.8m operating loss between January and February
Champions Breweries Plc sustained the losing streak posted in first quarter of last year with a fresh N823.8m operating loss incurred between January and February 2024, The Whistler reported on ... More
27/04/2024

USA, NY: DeWolf Brewing Company hoping to launch in Victor in early 2025
Justin DeWolf’s vision for the town of Victor is a brewery that fits the town: elevated, but not upscale. Diverse in its sudsy offerings, but not chasing trends. And cozy, ... More
27/04/2024

USA, MA: Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers owners purchase Wormtown Brewery
Brothers and owners of Framingham, Mass.-based Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler, have agreed to purchase Worcester, Mass.-based brewery Wormtown Brewery. The acquisition firmly establishes the company ... More
27/04/2024

USA, NE: Boss City Brewing officially opens its doors in Sidney
What started as a hobby is now a brick and mortar location, and its own label, PANHANDLE - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA reported on April 26. Boss City Brewing officially opened its ... More
27/04/2024

Australia: Barley crop forecast up 0.4 mln tonnes from crop 2023
Although additional rainfall has not been widespread in Australia, any incremental moisture further improves the good early start in the east where seeding is starting to ramp up, RMI Analytics ... More
26/04/2024

Argentina: Barley crop forecast slightly increased thanks to improved weather
Heavy amounts of rainfall have fallen across key barley regions and further improve moisture levels after the drought impacts felt last year in some areas, RMI Analytics said in their ... More
26/04/2024

Brazil: Brewers and liquor manufacturers wrangling over new ‘sin tax’
A new “sin tax” is splitting Brazil’s alcoholic beverage industry as beer producers and liquor manufacturers wrangle over how much they should have to pay, Bloomberg reported on April 25. Brazil’s ... More
26/04/2024

South Korea: With beer consumption down Korea seeing rapid increase in licenses for liquor and distilled spirits
Current trends indicate that beer consumption is declining in South Korea, while the popularity of highball cocktails is on the rise and leading to a rapid increase in licenses for ... More
26/04/2024

Japan: Brewers tap interactive experiences to attract young generation
Japan’s major beer brewers are opening facilities featuring eye-catching interactive experiences in a bid to crack open the interest of young people who have been shying away from the beverage, ... More
26/04/2024