Canada: Total barley supply up 17% in 2019-20

For 2019-20, the total supply of barley in Canada increased by 17% from 2018-19 due to higher production despite historically low carry-in stocks, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said in their ...
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USA, MI: Founders Brewing Co. furloughs 163 employees due to Covid-19

Founders Brewing Co. furloughed 163 employees as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand Rapids Business Journal reported on April 23. According to a statement from the brewery, this decision ...
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UK: Pubs could remain on lockdown until at least Christmas

Britain's pubs could remain on lockdown until at least Christmas thanks to the coronavirus pandemic in a "massive blow" to the trade, the Mirror reported on April 20. Cabinet Office minister ...
Published 20/04/2020 More

Australia: Alcohol sales down and big brewers step up to try and help venues

Overall alcohol sales and volumes are down between at least 10 and 30 per cent according to Alcohol Beverages Australia, as the big brewers step up to try and help ...
Published 20/04/2020 More

Germany: Oktoberfest cancelled for the first time since World War II

Bavaria on April 21 cancelled the iconic Oktoberfest for the first time since World War II dealing a fresh blow to Germany's beer industry already hard hit by the coronavirus ...
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World: Heineken reports Q1 net profit of 94 mln euros versus 299 mln in Q1 2019

Heineken N.V. reported net profit of 94 million euros for the first three months of 2020 compared to 299 million euros in the prior year, impacted by the volume drop ...
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Mexico: Mexico debates whether beer is ‘essential’ amid coronavirus pandemic

Perhaps one of the most heated debates in Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic — after disagreements about personal protective equipment and testing — is the burning issue of whether beer ...
Published 20/04/2020 More

France: Crop conditions, especially spring barley’s, decline over past week

French crop conditions have declined over the past week as rainfall in the country remains below average, AHDB reported on April 17. The largest fall in condition rating was for spring ...
Published 19/04/2020 More

Spain: Cost of a pint of beer in Spain could fall to 64 eurocents after pandemic

With holiday plans on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, popular destinations across the world are holding on tight for the moment when travel restrictions are relaxed, the Manchester Evening ...
Published 19/04/2020 More

South Africa: Lockdown gives rise to home brewing in South Africa

When President Cyril Ramaphosa extended the lockdown, South African tipplers turned to their fruit bowls and grocery cupboards to concoct their own alcohol, TimesLIVE reported on April 19. The two-week extension ...
Published 19/04/2020 More