Australia: Spirits exports could reach AU$1 bln if twice-yearly tax hike on alcohol is frozen
Australia could export AU$1 billion (US$635 million) of spirits annually by 2035 if the government freezes the twice-yearly tax hike on alcohol, The Spirits Business reported on March 25. The Spirits ... More
26/03/2024

Canada: Molson Coors Beverage Company launching new Madri Excepcional beer in Canada
Madrí Excepcional, a premium European-style lager, is being introduced to Canada this spring with much anticipation following its popularity across the pond, lbbonline reported on March 25. Molson Coors Beverage Company ... More
26/03/2024

USA, NC: Trve Brewing Company launches second location in Asheville
Eleven years ago, Nick Nunns designed a brewery concept where beer and metal could co-exist in a welcoming, communal space. On March 15, Trve Brewing Company ― pronounced “true” ― expanded ... More
26/03/2024

UK: English Hops records sale boost with GIC packing line
The UK’s largest hop-growing co-operative is enjoying increased export sales following a big investment in a new packing line, Packaging News reported on March 23. English Hops has supplied its pellets ... More
24/03/2024

Australia: Barley crop forecast for 2024/25 slightly down to 10.9 mln tonnes
After a troubling finish to crop 2023 harvest, rain has continued to fall across most key agricultural regions of Australia and continues to improve the soil moisture situation, as focus ... More
23/03/2024

Argentina: Barley crop 2204/25 forecast at 4.3 mln tonnes on strong competition for area planted with wheat
Heavy rain has fallen across Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. Although this may negatively impact corn and soy crops which are nearing harvest, these rains have made dramatic improvements in ... More
23/03/2024

World: Malt utilization rate forecast to increase to 90.3% by 2028
Globally, the malt utilization rate for 2023 is estimated at 83.6% and is forecast to gradually increase to 90.3% in 2028, RMI Analytics’ latest report says. On a regional level, there ... More
23/03/2024

Australia: Barley prices firm by around A$10 per tonne in the past week
Australia’s barley prices have firmed by around A$10 per tonne in the past week as consumer interest particularly in the northern market returns for the first time in months, UkrAgroConsult ... More
23/03/2024

Canada: 2023-24 barley supply estimated 8% lower year-over-year
For 2023-24, Canadian barley supply is estimated at 9.7 million tonnes (Mt), down 8% year-over-year (y/y) and 6% below the previous five-year average, largely due to production issues in 2023, ... More
23/03/2024

Canada: Slight decrease in area, production forecast for barley crop 2024
Although some moisture has arrived in certain key barley regions in Canada, the benefit has been mixed as moisture has been variable, RMI Analytics said in their March report. A slight ... More
23/03/2024