Latvia: Beer imports reach 60% of the market in Latvia

“Latvian beer industry is currently at its historically lowest point. We have gone from beer makers to beer importers,” said Latvian Society of Independent Brewers (LNAB) chairman and Labietis brewery ...
Gepubliceerd 22/06/2024 Meer

Japan & Malaysia: Japan’s Sapporo Premium Beer now brewed locally in Malaysia

The finest malt and hops brewed with Japanese craftsmanship to a crisp, well-balanced lager is being introduced to beer lovers across Malaysia, The Star reported on June 21. Now brewed locally ...
Gepubliceerd 21/06/2024 Meer

UK: UK drinks maker Britvic rejects second takeover bid from Carlsberg

Robinsons owner Britvic has rejected a £3.1bn bid from Carlsberg, the second offer made by the Danish brewer in a matter of days, Moneyweek reported. Britvic, which is based in Hertfordshire, ...
Gepubliceerd 21/06/2024 Meer

France: Barley crop condition worsens in France

Barley crop conditions worsened in France last week, according to a report by state agency FranceAgriMer. The condition of wheat is stable. The share of winter barley sowings in good to ...
Gepubliceerd 21/06/2024 Meer

Kenya: Supreme Court declines Heineken bid to halt Sh1.8bn award to local distributor

The Supreme Court has declined to suspend an order that directed Dutch beermaker Heineken to pay local distributor Maxam Limited Sh1.8 billion as special damages for loss of business after ...
Gepubliceerd 20/06/2024 Meer

Canada & China: Canadian barley has opportunity in China - analyst

Canadian barley growers might have a window of opportunity to regain some lost market share in China, says an analyst, The Western Producer reported. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting ...
Gepubliceerd 20/06/2024 Meer

Nigeria: EnjoyCorp Limited completes acquisition of 86.5 percent stake in Champion Breweries

Champion Breweries Plc has announced the completion of the acquisition of an 86.5 percent stake by EnjoyCorp Limited, a food, beverage, and hospitality firm, The Cable reported on June 19. Imo-Abasi ...
Gepubliceerd 19/06/2024 Meer

India: Allied Blenders and Distillers files for $180 mln IPO

Indian liquor company Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) on June 19 filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to $180 million, amid intensifying competition in a market ...
Gepubliceerd 19/06/2024 Meer

France & Belgium: French beer gaining popularity in Belgium

Over the last ten years, French brewers have been increasing production as their beers have become more popular, Euronews.com reported on June 18. Brewers in France are taking on traditionally beer-producing ...
Gepubliceerd 19/06/2024 Meer

India & Japan: Craft beer maker Bira 91 raises $25 mln from investor Kirin Holdings

Craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $25 million in funding through External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) from its existing investor Kirin Holdings, Indian Startup News reported on June 18. The ...
Gepubliceerd 19/06/2024 Meer