Russia: Beer import up 17.4% in 2019 but growth rate drops down

Russia’s beer import increased by 17.4% last year to 3,57 mln hl, Profibeer reported on March 5 citing Rosstat data. The growth rate dropped down, compared to previous years. In 2018, ...
Published 06/03/2020 Outros

USA, AZ: Throne Brewing to acquire Freak’N Brewing Company’s facility and brewing equipment

Freak’N Brewing Company is selling its facility and brewing equipment to Throne Brewing effective April 1, 2020, Brewbound reported on March 4. Arizona craft brewery, Throne Brewing is purchasing the Freak’N ...
Published 06/03/2020 Outros

Canada, NB: The Cap Brewery opens in downtown Fredericton

The Capital Complex, a multi-venue bar and entertainment facility in downtown Fredericton, has rebranded as The Cap and is adding several new features to its business, including a small batch ...
Published 06/03/2020 Outros

Canada, ON: Vegandale Brewery closes in Toronto, Duggans Brewery moving back into location

A Toronto brewpub that opened in July 2018 with the motto “Morality On Tap” and an all-vegan beer and food line-up has closed, and will be replaced by the business ...
Published 06/03/2020 Outros

USA, SC: Local Motive Brewing Company moving to a new location

A brewery in downtown Florence is set to move to a new location, WMBF reported on March 5. Billy McBride, owner of Local Motive Brewing Company, said the brewery will move ...
Published 06/03/2020 Outros

USA, PA: Growing craft beer sector expected to drive new hop production in Pennsylvania

The 350-plus craft breweries in Pennsylvania could use the hops from at least 1,000 acres of hop production in the state, while Pennsylvania farmers have just a bit more than ...
Published 06/03/2020 Outros

India: State Bank of India finalises plans to sell 2.8% stake in United Breweries to Heineken

Lenders led by the State Bank of India have finalised plans to sell about 2.8 per cent stake in United Breweries to the beer maker’s largest shareholder, Heineken, as they ...
Published 03/03/2020 Outros

India: United Breweries and AB InBev don’t expect revival in the industry this year

United Breweries and Anheuser Busch InBev that together control three-fourth of India's beer market don't expect a revival in the industry and expect it to grow in low single-digit dragged ...
Published 03/03/2020 Outros

Brazil: Number of brewing companies reaches 1,171

The number of brewing companies in Brazil increased by more than 30% in the last two years, Diario do Comercio reported on March 30. As of the middle of February 2020, ...
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USA: Yakima Chief Hops announces new CEO

Yakima Chief Hops, a 100% grower-owned global hop supplier for the craft brewing industry, has introduced Ryan Hopkins as YCH’s new Chief Executive Officer, promoting Hopkins from Chief Sales Officer, ...
Published 03/03/2020 Outros