Austria: Heineken’s Austrian subsidiary facing fine for alleged market abuse

The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) has proposed imposing a significant fine on Brau Union for alleged market abuse and cartel violations, InsideBeer reported on June 18. Brau Union is Austria's ...
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Vietnam: Heineken to ‘temporarily suspend’ one of its Vietnam breweries as beer sales decline

Heineken has decided to “temporarily suspend” one of its breweries in Vietnam against a backdrop of declining beer sales in the country, Reuters reported on June 24. The site, located in ...
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World: Heineken places €900 million of 12-year Notes

Heineken N.V. on June 24 announced that it has successfully placed €900 million of 12-year Notes with a coupon of 3.812%. The Notes will be issued under the Company's Euro Medium ...
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USA: Washington hop growers dramatically curtailing production

Washington hop growers are dramatically curtailing production amid a crushing glut and chilling demand for both craft and commercial beer, Tri-City Herald reported on June 23. In the language of the ...
Published 25/06/2024 More

World: Barley crop forecast reduced on weather concerns

As a wide range of weather impacts global barley production, RMI Analytics’ latest forecast for the global barley crop 2024 has dropped by 1.3 mln tonnes to 146.5 mln tonnes. ...
Published 24/06/2024 More

Canada: 2023-24 barley supply estimated 8% down vs 2022-23

For 2023-24, Canadian barley supply is estimated at 9.7 million tonnes (Mt), down 8% year-over-year and 6% below the previous five-year average, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said in their June ...
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USA, CT: CoreBev announces launch of Connecticut Distilling in Waterbury

CoreBev is proud to announce the grand opening of Connecticut Distilling, its new flagship distillery located in the heart of Connecticut: Waterbury, StreetInsider reported on June 21. "Connecticut Distilling is the ...
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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 ...
Published 22/06/2024 More

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 ...
Published 21/06/2024 More

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, ...
Published 21/06/2024 More