USA, WA: Copperworks Distilling taking over Pike Brewing’s brewhouse
When Pike Brewing opened 35 years ago, Jason Parker was the first brewer that co-founders Charles and Rose Ann Finkel hired. Many other brewers have stirred the mash at Pike ... More
19/06/2024

Finland: Finland’s alcohol consumption continues to decline, beer retains highest market share
Alcohol consumption in Finland continued to decline in 2023, according to latest statistics from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Yle reported on June 17. The total alcohol consumption ... More
17/06/2024

World: Diageo prices €500 million of floating rate euro-denominated bonds
Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, said on June 17 it priced €500 million of floating rate euro-denominated bonds under its European Debt Issuance Programme. The issuer will be ... More
17/06/2024

Russia: Barley exports forecast remains unchanged at 4.3 mln tonnes
On June 14, the Russian Union of Grain Exporters, which began publishing consensus forecasts for this year's grain harvest and exports in 2024/25 MY on May 17, lowered its estimate ... More
17/06/2024

Australia: Malting barley export surge in April
Australia exported 696,540 tonnes of barley and 149,744t of sorghum in April, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Feed barley exports for the month totalled 317,836t, ... More
17/06/2024

Vietnam: ThaiBev collects $416 mln in dividends from Sabeco over 7 years
Vietnam Beverage, wholly owned by Thai Beverage, has raked in a combined VND10.6 trillion ($416.4 million at the current rate) worth of dividends from Sabeco since acquiring the country's former ... More
17/06/2024

Nigeria: Guinness Nigeria says not exiting the Nigerian market
Guinness Nigeria Plc has debunked insinuations that it is exiting the Nigerian market following the sale of the majority shareholding by Diageo, a British multinational alcoholic beverage company, the Vanguard ... More
17/06/2024

USA, NC: North South Brewing opening in downtown Fayetteville
A new brewery and taproom, offering beers brewed in-house, is opening in downtown Fayetteville, The Fayetteville Observer reported on June 17. James Orlando, co-owner and president of North South Brewing, said ... More
17/06/2024

USA, GA: Savannah’s Moon River Brewing Company closes for good
An iconic Savannah restaurant and bar closed its doors on June 16, WSAV-TV reported. Moon River Brewing Company has been a stable for locals and visitors for 25 years. Moon River opened ... More
17/06/2024

The Czech Republic: Beer consumption at its lowest since 1963
Last year, the average Czech drank 256 beers, the lowest number since 1963, Prague Morning reported on June 16. Despite being the highest in the world, consumption has significantly dropped, and ... More
16/06/2024