Portugal: Average pure alcohol consumption estimated at 12 litres per year

Portuguese citizens annually consume an average of 12 litres of pure alcohol, one of the highest records in the countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). According to ...
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Canada: 2020-21 barley exports forecast up by 450 tonnes from April

For 2020-21, the forecast for total Canadian barley exports (raw barley grain and grain equivalent of malt) is pegged at 4.2 million tonnes, up by 450 thousand tonnes from the ...
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USA, PA: Necromancer Brewing Co. opens for can sales in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s craft beer family welcomes a new member on May 21, when Necromancer Brewing Co. opens for can sales at 2257 Babcock Blvd. in the North Hills, in what had ...
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Ireland: Fire breaks out at iconic Guinness Brewery

The iconic Guinness Brewery, and national treasure of the Emerald Isle, suffered from a small fire at St James’s Gate, just weeks before the pubs reopen. Firefighters rushed to the ...
Published 20/05/2021 mehr

Australia: United Malt Group expected to experience recovery in FY22 volumes

Demand for beer as summer beckons in the northern hemisphere is expected to lead to a rebound in brewing and allow United Malt Group (UMG) to experience a recovery in ...
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UK: Pub operator Marston’s reveals £105.5 mln pre-tax loss but post-lockdown sales inspire optimism

While pub operator Marston’s has revealed a £105.5 mln pre-tax loss in the 26 weeks to 3 April, the firm cites post-lockdown sales hitting 80% of pre-pandemic levels as cause ...
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EU: Denmark expected to plant largest malting barley area, overall S/D balance looks tight

Denmark is expected to plant the largest area to malting barley in the EU this year – 550 thousand ha, followed by France with 524 thousand, and Germany with 346, ...
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Australia & New Zealand: Brewers may have to follow more mandatory labelling standards

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is undertaking industry consultation as it proposes to introduce further mandatory labelling requirements onto alcohol products, the Australian Brews News reported on May 20. After the ...
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Malaysia: Heineken Malaysia Bhd achieves 29% net profit increase in Q1 2021

Heineken Malaysia Bhd achieved a 29% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in net profit to RM73.53 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 (1QFY21) versus RM56.96 million a year ago, ...
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USA, CA: Rad Beer Co. to hold grand opening on May 21

The partners behind Rad Brat, a newly opened specialty eatery in Dana Point, are pleased to announce the grand opening of brewery and tasting room concept, Rad Beer Co. at ...
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