The Philippines: San Miguel Brewery’s first-quarter volumes increase but consolidated revenue drops by 18%

Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. said on May 28 net income fell 91 percent in the first quarter to P1.09 billion from P12.82 billion in the same period last year as ...
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Germany: Tettnang increases hop acreage by 2.9% this year

Tettnang’s total hop acreage is up by 41.67 ha (+2.9%) from 1,437.74 ha in 2019, totalling 1,479.41 ha in 2020, Hopfenpflanzerverband Tettnang e.V. reported on May 28. Varieties that saw most ...
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World: Barley supplies large after record crop in 2019

World barley supplies are large after the record crop of 2019, H. M. Gauger GmbH analysts said in their May report. IGC estimates the new crop 5 mln tonnes lower, ...
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UK: Winter malting barley Electrum approved for brewing use

The top yielding winter malting barley variety Electrum has gained full approval for brewing use in the UK, the Farmers Weekly reported on May 29. From breeder Syngenta, the two-row barley ...
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Malaysia: Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd’s Q1 net profit slips 16.7%

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 slipped 16.7% to RM72.96 million from RM87.60 million a year ago impacted by the Covid-19 and ...
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Thailand & Vietnam: ThaiBev denies news reports on intention to sell businesses in Vietnam

Thai Beverage Public Co (ThaiBev) is disputing news reports that it is seeking a buyer for its businesses in Vietnam, the mainboard-listed company said in a May 29 bourse filing ...
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UK: UK may be in line for a record barley crop of 8.4 mln tonnes this year

While the UK’s winter barley area has fallen, the massive rise in spring drilling means that the UK is in line for a record crop of 8.4 mln tonnes, FarmersWeekly ...
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China: Australian barley imports continue to filter through

Chinese imports of Australian barley are continuing to filter through despite Beijing’s hefty tariffs on shipments, a move that could push up beer prices in the world’s largest consumer of ...
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India: United Spirits reports 57.82% decline in Q4 net profit

Diageo controlled liquor maker United Spirits Ltd on May 27 reported a decline of 57.82 per cent to Rs 49.3 crore in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ...
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Australia: Carlton and United Breweries giving away up to A$2 mln worth of beer to help pubs and clubs

One of Australia’s largest breweries is giving away up to A$2 million worth of beer in a bid to help pubs and clubs stave off closure, 7NEWS.com.au reported on May ...
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