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New Zealand: Gladfield Malt acquires former Malteurop Ashburton site
Canterbury-based and family-owned malt producer Gladfield Malt has acquired the former Malteurop Ashburton site, Farmers Weekly reported on October 2.
Gladfield Malt owners and fifth-generation barley growers Doug and Gabi Michael . . .
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02 October, 2026
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India: Scotch whisky prices drop up to 26% in India after UK FTA
Scotch whisky drinkers in India are beginning to see lower prices, with major brands including Johnnie Walker Black Label and J&B becoming cheaper by up to 26% in some . . .
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02 October, 2026
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USA: US hop inventories sharply down from last year
U.S. hop inventories declined sharply from a year earlier, reducing the amount of carryover supply held by growers, dealers and brewers. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports September 1 stocks . . .
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02 October, 2026
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India: India's markets regulator approves Carlsberg's IPO pre-filing
India's markets regulator approved Danish brewer Carlsberg's confidential pre-filing for an initial public offering of its India business, a Securities and Exchange Board of India document showed on October 1, . . .
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02 October, 2026
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Russia: Russia to raise import duties on beer and spirits from ‘unfriendly’ countries
Russia is planning to raise import duties on beer and spirits from countries it calls “unfriendly” to €5 per liter starting Jan. 1, 2027, according to Reuters, which cited materials . . .
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02 October, 2026
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Brazil: Heineken launches Amstel 0.0 beer
Heineken’s push to encourage new consumption occasions led the company to launch Amstel 0.0 in Brazil on September 30, a non-alcoholic, gluten-free version of the “all-malt” (puro malte) beer with . . .
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02 October, 2026
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USA: Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland to close in November
Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe will close Nov. 1 after eight years amid changes in consumer preferences, Fox 5 News reported on October 1.
Guinness brand owner Diageo said Thursday . . .
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01 October, 2026
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Kenya: Asahi plans to launch Asahi Super Dry and Peroni Nastro Azzurro in Kenya
Asahi Group Holdings plans to introduce its Asahi Super Dry and Peroni Nastro Azzurro beers in Kenya after completing its majority investment in East African Breweries Plc (EABL), targeting growth . . .
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01 October, 2026
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Namibia: Namibia Breweries Limited reports results for six months to June 30
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) this week reported a sharp decline in beer export volumes to South Africa, citing a challenging trading environment and the expiration of a major supply agreement . . .
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01 October, 2026
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