Japan: New Japanese whisky regulations to give consumers more confidence in the products
New regulations governing the production of some Japanese whiskies could give consumers more confidence in the products, The Spirits Business reported on April 29. These are good times for Japanese whisky, ... Plus d`info
30/04/2024

Ireland: Diageo cleared to build new brewery in Newbridge
The way is now clear for Guinness brewer and drinks giant Diageo to build its planned €200 million brewery for Newbridge, Co Kildare, The Irish Times reported on April 30. This ... Plus d`info
30/04/2024

World: Carlsberg reports strong first quarter results
Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S reported strong first quarter results on April 30, with revenue growing by 4.4% year-over-year. First-quarter revenue increased to 17.13 billion Danish kroner ($2.46 billion) from last year's ... Plus d`info
30/04/2024

Australia: Hop Products Australia completes 2024 harvest
Hop Products Australia (HPA) have completed this year’s hop harvest, and the 2024 hop crop looks a little different compared to previous years. Changes to global demand led HPA to ... Plus d`info
30/04/2024

China: Tsingtao Brewery toasts increase in Q1 2024 net profit
China’s Tsingtao Brewery has released the 2024 first quarterly report in accordance with the China Accounting Standards of Business Enterprises. The company realized operating revenue of RMB10.15 billion, down 5.2% ... Plus d`info
30/04/2024

Denmark & Russia: Legal battles over Russian unit to last years, Carlsberg CEO says
Legal wrangling over Carlsberg's seized Russian business will likely continue for years, its CEO Jacob Aarup-Andersen said on April 30, Reuters reported. Moscow took control of Carlsberg's stake in Baltika Breweries ... Plus d`info
30/04/2024

Ukraine: Ukraine barley exports seen high in May, producers’ union says
Ukraine has exported around 200,000 metric tonnes of barley in April and already contracted 180,000 tonnes for exports in May, agricultural producers' union said on April 30. "We are actively selling ... Plus d`info
30/04/2024

South Korea: Competition on beer market heating up as Guinness introduces new non-alcoholic beer in Korea
Competition in the domestic non-alcoholic beer market is heating up, with Guinness introducing non-alcoholic beer in Korea for the first time in Asia as the trend of "Hellcy Pleasure" continues, ... Plus d`info
30/04/2024

UK: Crisp Malt submits plans for new malting plant in Scotland
Crisp Malt, Norfolk-based malt manufacturer, has submitted plans for a new maltings on its Portgordon site in Scotland, The Drinks Report said on April 29. According to Crisp Malt, the ... Plus d`info
30/04/2024

UK: Wet winter set to drive beer, bread, and biscuit prices up this year
After years of painfully high prices during the cost of living crisis, the cost of purchasing many common foodstuffs could increase later this year. Bread, beer, and biscuit prices look ... Plus d`info
30/04/2024