Belgium: Beer consumption and exports decline in 2023
A distinctive monument of Belgium is losing its pieces: beer is no longer fashionable, and consumption has plummeted in the country and exports, Eunews reported on June 13. According to a ... More
14/06/2024

EU: Soft wheat, barley crop forecasts lowered as harvesting gets underway
Strategie Grains lowered its monthly forecast for this year’s soft wheat crop in the European Union, confirming its expectation for a four-year low in production as harvesting gets underway. The consultancy ... More
14/06/2024

Ukraine: January-May beer output up 5.8%
Ukraine’s brewers produced 5.8% more beer in January-May this year, compared to the same period in 2023, trade association Ukrpyvo reported on June 13. The output is reported at 5.4 million ... More
14/06/2024

UK: No- and low-alcohol drinks outperform a declining UK alcohol market
The total beverage alcohol market in the UK is expected to see volume and value declines of -1% CAGR over the next 5 years, although it is still set to ... More
14/06/2024

Australia: Reduced barley stocks threaten Australia’s position as top exporter
Australia is the world’s leading barley exporter for TY 2023/24, but a decline in production has led to reduced stocks and threatens Australia’s position as the top supplier, USDA said ... More
14/06/2024

World: Barley trade forecast reduced on smaller export expectations in a number of countries
Global barley trade 2024-25 is forecast at 28.679 mln tonnes in USDA’s June report, down from 29.079 mln tonnes forecast in May due to reduced exports expectations for the EU, ... More
14/06/2024

Vietnam: Vietnam proposes to hike special consumption tax on alcohol to 100% by 2030
Vietnam’s Finance Ministry has proposed to hike a special consumption tax on alcoholic drinks to 100% by 2030, the ministry said, a move that may further hurt the country’s beverage ... More
14/06/2024

Canada: Government invests over C$5 mln to create more resilient barley varieties
The federal government has invested over C$5 million into the barley sector, aimed at creating more resilient varieties that can handle climate change, Canadian Cattlemen reported on June 13. Federal Agriculture ... More
14/06/2024

Canada: Feed barley bids holding relatively steady in Western Canada
Feed barley bids are holding relatively steady in Western Canada, showing little movement over the past month as end users await the new crop amid relatively favourable growing conditions, Canadian ... More
14/06/2024

USA, MN: Bubble Line Brewing Company hoping to become first Black woman-founded brewery in the state of Minnesota
Rondo resident Brittney Mikell aims to open the first Black woman-founded brewery in the state of Minnesota. And she wants to do it in her own neighborhood. So, she’s working with ... More
14/06/2024