Australia: Coopers Brewery to enter the whiskey market

The largest Australian owned brewery Coopers Brewery has announced plans to enter the whiskey market and will build a A$50 million visitor centre, microbrewery and whisky distillery at its Regency ...
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EU & UK: Barley crops looking very good at this stage

The European barley crops look very good, but it remains a long way until harvest confirms this potential, RMI Analytics said in their early April report. In the meantime, prices are ...
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UK: Eight in ten Britons drink alcohol, study finds

Eight in ten Britons aged 18 and above (82%) say they drink alcohol, YouGov reported on April 20. The study finds that 6% of British adults above have an alcoholic drink ...
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Romania: Molson Coors’ Pravha beer expands into Romania

Praha, a Pilsner from Staropramen that brings together lower alcohol, light taste and bold flavor, has expanded into Romania, continuing its rapid expansion across Europe after launching just over a ...
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UK: Defra approves field trails of genetically modified barley

Defra has approved field trials of genetically modified barley that scientists say could reduce the need for synthetic fertilisers, the Farmers Weekly reported on April 21. The trial, run by researchers ...
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Denmark & Russia: Carlsberg anticipates writedown of about $1.39 bln as a result of sale of Russian business

Carlsberg, the Western brewer most exposed to the Russian market, expects its decision to sell its business there to result in a writedown of about 9.5 billion Danish crowns ($1.39 ...
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North America: Export price indications for Canadian barley remain firm

Canadian barley export price indications remain firm, and aligned to France price levels, RMI Analytics said in their latest report earlier this month. Global market prices have risen to a point ...
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USA: Barley stocks estimated 40% down this year

USDA stocks and plantings report of March 31, 2022 puts U.S. wheat stocks 22% down y/y to 28 mln tonnes, barley stocks 40% down to 1.58 mln tonnes, H. M. ...
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USA, IA: Thew Brewing ceases brewing operations

Cedar Rapids Thew Brewing posted on Facebook on April 19 it had ceased brewing operations, The Gazette reported. “As you are no doubt aware, the pressures on small businesses are at ...
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USA, VA: Rockfish Brewing Company opening new location in Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall

Rockfish Brewing Company is opening the doors of its new location in Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, NBC29.com reported on April 19. The micro-brewery is currently open Thursday through Sunday, but it hopes ...
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