Russia: Export duty on barley remains zero in Russia
The export duty on Russian wheat will rise 12.5% to 1,076.7 rubles per tonne in the week starting September 25 from 956.9 rubles per tonne during the previous duty period, ... More
20/09/2024

Canada: Canada seeing notable shift in alcohol consumption
Canada is experiencing a notable shift in its alcohol consumption patterns, Castanet reported on September 20. Quebec’s SAQ is the latest liquor authority to report a consecutive decline in alcohol sales ... More
20/09/2024

USA, OR: Kyros Brewing Co. in Portland is for sale
A brewery and beer garden in the Portland neighborhood was put on the market earlier this week, The Business Journals reported on September 20. Taylor Diaz, co-owner of Kyros Brewing Co. ... More
20/09/2024

Ireland: Malting Company of Ireland to expand its malting facilities
The Malting Company of Ireland (MCI) is to expand its malting facilities, resulting in 25,000t more malting barley being purchased, Farmers’ Journal reported on September 18. At present, approximately 40,000t of ... More
19/09/2024

UK: Pubs reducing size of glassware see drop in beer and cider sales, study shows
Pubs that experimented with reducing the size of glassware saw a drop in beer and cider sales but an increase in wine revenue, according to a new study, The Drinks ... More
18/09/2024

UK: Beer prices set to skyrocket due to poor barley harvest
The price of a pint in the UK is set to skyrocket as a beer shortage looms on the horizon, and it comes down to one typically British reason, Joe.co.uk ... More
18/09/2024

UK & Ireland: Boortmalt appoints new chief executive in Ireland and the UK
International malting firm Boortmalt has appointed Stuart Sands as its new chief executive for Ireland and the UK, Irish Examiner reported on September 17. Mr Sands joins Boortmalt with extensive experience ... More
18/09/2024

Europe: Independent European brewers come together in new group
A pan-European group of trade associations and representatives have joined forces to promote independent brewing, Beer Today reported on September 16. The Independent Brewers of Europe (IBE) aims to campaign against ... More
18/09/2024

Albania: Imported beer continues to gain market share in Albania
Imported beers continue to expand in the Albanian market, while the demand for local beer remains limited even in the summer months, Albanian Daily News reported on September 17. For the ... More
18/09/2024

Nigeria: Guinness Nigeria to divest 1.270 billion ordinary shares
Guinness Nigeria Plc has gotten the approval of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) for the brewer’s block divestment of 1.270 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at a premium ... More
18/09/2024