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Germany & China: Paulaner expands in China through strategic partnership with Tsingtao
Paulaner Brewery Group has entered into a long-term partnership with Chinese brewer Tsingtao to strengthen its presence in the Chinese market. The agreement includes the import and exclusive distribution of . . .
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01 April, 2026
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Canada: 2% tax hike on alcohol will worsen Canadians’ affordability challenges and cost jobs, critics say
An imminent 2% federal tax hike on alcohol is coming under fire from critics who say it will only worsen Canadians’ affordability challenges and cost jobs, the National Post reported . . .
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01 April, 2026
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South Korea: HiteJinro launches Terra Zero beer containing no alcohol, calories, sugar or additives
Major soju and beer company HiteJinro has strengthened its nonalcoholic lineup for growing “sober-curious” consumers by introducing a new version of its signature beer brand, Terra, the Korea Times reported . . .
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01 April, 2026
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Germany: Germany to scrap 'supervised drinking' of beer and wine from 14
Germany is set to scrap a decades-old law permitting 14- and 15-year-olds to legally drink alcohol in their parents' company, Yahoo! News reported on March 30.
A draft bill seen by . . .
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01 April, 2026
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India: United Breweries launches Kingfisher Smooth Strong Premium Beer in Maharashtra
United Breweries Limited has launched Kingfisher Smooth Strong Premium Beer in Maharashtra, expanding its presence in the mainstream strong beer segment ahead of the peak consumption season, TipRanks reported on . . .
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01 April, 2026
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Brazil: Barley production is growing in Brazil
Considered the main input of the brewing industry, barley has been recording consistent growth in Brazilian production in recent years, driven by investments in the field, technological advancement, and industrial . . .
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01 April, 2026
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France: Both wine and beer lose ground in 2025 as cocktails and sparkling wine enjoy rising popularity, study shows
A new report on French drinking habits, the 2026 SOWINE/DYNATA Barometer, reveals significant changes in how adults in France approach alcoholic beverages. The study, based on a December 2025 survey . . .
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01 April, 2026
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Belgium: Duvel Moortgat expanding its range of alcohol-free beers
Belgium’s Duvel Moortgat Brewery is significantly expanding its range of alcohol-free beers with alcohol-free versions of beers La Chouffe and Vedett and is also introducing a Vedett energy drink, VRT . . .
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01 April, 2026
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Canada: 2025-26 barley crop up 19% yoy and 9% above previous five-year average
For 2025-26, Canadian producers harvested 9.7 million tonnes (Mt) of barley, an increase of 19% year-over-year (y/y) and 9% above the previous five-year average, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said in . . .
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01 April, 2026
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