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 ...
Published 23/06/2024 More

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 ...
Published 23/06/2024 More

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

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 ...
Published 21/06/2024 More

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 ...
Published 20/06/2024 More

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 ...
Published 20/06/2024 More

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 ...
Published 19/06/2024 More