World: Carlsberg increases profit outlook as it manages to offset weaker consumer demand
Carlsberg A/S increased its profit growth outlook for the year as cost controls helped the Danish brewer to offset weaker consumer demand. Organic operating profit will rise between 4% and 6% ... More
14/08/2024

Japan: All four major brewers report higher sales in the first half of the year
All four major Japanese brewers posted higher sales for the first half of this year, thanks chiefly to price increases and the yen's weakening, according to their earnings reports released ... More
14/08/2024

Uruguay: FNC brewery reopens after being deemed uncompetitive
The FNC brewery in Minas in the province of Lavalleja reopened Monday, August 12 with some 30 workers to do some cleaning and maintenance before the others return next week, ... More
14/08/2024

The Czech Republic: Czech beer exports continuing to decline
Total Czech beer exports are continuing to decline, according to data from the Czech Association of Brewers. Czech beer exports dropped by 4.3% in 2023 to 5.7mn hectolitres, pulling the ... More
14/08/2024

UK: Birra Moretti overtakes Carling to become UK’s best-selling draught beer
Italian lager Birra Moretti has overtaken Carling to become the best-selling draught lager in the UK, according to recent research from CGA which shows that draught sales of Birra Moretti ... More
14/08/2024

Australia: Malting, feed barley exports surge in June
Australia exported 725,085 tonnes of barley and 249,071t of sorghum in June, according to the latest export data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Grain Central reported on August 13. The ... More
14/08/2024

USA: Cannabis company Tilray buys four Molson Coors breweries
Canadian cannabis company, Tilray, is making more moves in the craft beer space and this time it’s picking up brands from Molson Coors, The Denver Post reported. On August 13, Tilray ... More
14/08/2024

USA, OR: Nearly 20% less of hops planted in Oregon this year
Next week, many of Oregon’s hop farmers will begin their harvest. However, nearly 20% less of their essential crop was planted this year due to declining craft beer sales, the ... More
14/08/2024

USA, CA: Hops & Fog Brewing Co. debuts softly in Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove, where it was illegal to sell alcohol until 1969, has its first brewery, Edible Monterey Bay reported on August 13. Hops & Fog Brewing Co. debuted softly this weekend ... More
14/08/2024

USA, TN: Mayday Brewery to close after 12 years in business
After 12 years in business, Murfreesboro’s Mayday Brewery has announced it will close in November. Owner and Operator Ozzy Nelson announced on their Facebook page their last day of operation ... More
14/08/2024