Finland: Price of beer likely to increase due to rising ingredient and production costs

The price of a pint of beer in Finland is likely to increase, says the Federation of the Brewing and Soft Drinks Industry, referring to rising ingredient and production costs, ...
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USA, WA: Seattle’s Counterbalance Brewing Company is for sale

Counterbalance Brewing Company, owned and operated by Jeff Howell and Frank Lawrence, officially opened its taproom doors and launched wholesale distribution on February 4, 2015. On August 18, the brewery ...
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USA, OR: Standing Stone Brewing owners put entire operation up for sale

One of 2022’s more heart-breaking closures was Ashland, Oregon’s Standing Stone Brewing which was one of only 2 breweries in the city known for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Southern ...
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Japan: Japan launches a drive to get young people to drink more alcohol

Japan has launched a drive to get young people to drink more alcohol, The Telegraph reported on August 18. The move comes after many stopped drinking during the coronavirus pandemic, which ...
Published 18/08/2022 More

China: Chongqing Beer reports 11.16% increase in first-half operating income

On August 17, Chongqing Beer disclosed its 2022 semi-annual report. According to the financial report, in the first half of this year, the company achieved operating income of 7.936 billion ...
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Japan: Asahi looking to raise prices in line with inflationary trends

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. plans to maintain profitability for the next fiscal year as it looks to raise prices in line with inflationary trends while keeping a tight lid on ...
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UK: Barley exports down 41% in 2021/22

In 2021/22, UK’s barley exports were down 41% on the previous season and 37% lower than the five-year average in 2021/22 at 761.82 thousand tonnes, the latest HMRC UK trade ...
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South Korea: Unionized truckers occupy Hite Jinro’s headquarters over wage and other disputes

Unionized truck drivers working for Hite Jinro Co. occupied parts of the leading South Korean liquor company's headquarters in Seoul on August 16 after staging a prolonged walkout at three ...
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India: Carlsberg wins arbitration case filed by JV partner in India

Carlsberg said on August 17 it had won an arbitration case that was filed by its joint venture partner in India, following a row over the Danish brewer’s business practices ...
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Japan & North America: Japan’s Asahi considering full-scale entry into North American market

Japan beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings Ltd is considering full-scale entry into the North American market, its chief executive said on August 18. Japan's largest beer maker is considering the push ...
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