China: Malt market expected to continue on an upward consumption trend
Driven by increasing demand for malt in China, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade, IndexBox sais in their latest report. Market performance is ... More
02/04/2025

India: United Breweries introduces two flavoured Kingfisher beers in India
Heineken’s United Breweries Limited (UBL) has introduced two flavoured Kingfisher beers into the Indian market, db reports. The Kingfisher branded beers, named Lemon Masala and Mango Berry Twist, have been positioned ... More
02/04/2025

Seychelles: Diageo divests majority stake in Seychelles Breweries
Diageo has sold its majority stake in Seychelles Breweries to Mauritius-based Phoenix Beverages for around $80m, Yahoo!Finance reported on April 2. The Guinness owner held a 54.4% stake in the publicly-listed ... More
02/04/2025

UK: 70% of winter barley crops in good to excellent condition, AHDB says
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its latest cereal and oilseed rape crop update for the UK which, for the most part, makes very favourable reading. Overall, crop ... More
02/04/2025

USA: Trump administration to implement 25% tariff on all imported canned beer and empty aluminum cans starting April 4
The Trump administration will implement a 25% tariff of all imported canned beer and empty aluminum cans starting April 4, according to a notice from the Department of Commerce, CNBC ... More
02/04/2025

USA, CO: Great Divide Brewing Company acquired by Wilding Brands
The Mile High City’s oldest and largest packaging brewery has been sold to another Colorado company. Lafayette-based Wilding Brands announced on April 1 that it has acquired Great Divide Brewing Company. Great ... More
02/04/2025

USA, IL: Tonality Brewing Co. & Scratch Kitchen to shut down this month
A little more than a year after its much-celebrated opening, Mundelein’s Tonality Brewing Co. & Scratch Kitchen will shut down this month, Daily Herald reported on April 1. Tonality, which operates ... More
02/04/2025

USA, CT: Elicit Brewing Co. to open its third Connecticut location in May
A new brewpub is on track to open as planned this spring in the Danbury Square shopping plaza’s former Barnes & Noble bookstore space, The Register Citizen reported on April ... More
02/04/2025

UK: Carlsberg makes investment to reinforce image of its Italian lager brand Poretti
Carlsberg has made a multi-million pound investment into its Italian lager brand Poretti to reinforce the beer’s image in the UK. Speaking to the drinks business (db), Sam Johnson, head ... More
01/04/2025

Romania: Beer market stabilizes in 2024
After three consecutive years of decline, the Romanian beer market stabilized at 15 million hectolitres in 2024, according to The Brewers of Romania, which represents 90% of the local market. ... More
01/04/2025