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The Netherlands: Brewers expand into soft drinks as beer sales decline
Breweries in Amsterdam-Noord and across Europe are expanding into soft drinks and alcohol-free beverages as beer consumption continues to fall, a shift driven by health concerns, rising taxes, and changing . . .
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29 May, 2026
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Canada: 2025-26 Canadian barley supply sharply up year-over-year
For 2025-26, the Canadian barley supply is estimated at approximately 11.1 million tonnes (Mt), up sharply year-over-year (y/y), supported by both larger carry-in stocks (which sit at an eight-year high) . . .
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28 May, 2026
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UK: Fruit beer and stout drive UK’s on-trade beer growth
There has been a ‘fundamental’ shift in the UK’s on-trade consumers’ behaviour, with a move away from traditional higher-volume sessions to a more ‘intentional’ style of drinking, The Scottish Licence . . .
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28 May, 2026
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World: Carlsberg unveils the most detailed genetic map of hops ever produced
Carlsberg has unveiled what it claims is the most detailed genetic map of hops ever produced, in a move aimed at helping brewers and growers tackle the growing impact of . . .
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28 May, 2026
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Spain & Italy: Brewer behind Estrella Galicia creates Italian subsidiary to step up international expansion
Corporación Hijos de Rivera, the Spanish beverage company behind Estrella Galicia, has created a subsidiary in Italy as it steps up its international expansion and seeks to strengthen sales in . . .
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27 May, 2026
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UK: Carlsberg Britvic expands Poretti range with new alcohol free beer
Carlsberg Britvic has expanded its premium world lager portfolio with the launch of Birrificio Angelo Poretti Alcohol Free, a new 0.5% ABV lager brewed in Valganna, Italy, Talking Retail reported . . .
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27 May, 2026
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Australia: Australia looks to smaller winter crop in 2026/27
Australia is set to plant a reduced winter crop this year, as the nation’s grain growers contend with mixed weather conditions and the impacts of significantly-higher farm input costs, Rabobank . . .
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27 May, 2026
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Spain: Spanish brewers posting record profits in spite of drop in consumption
Spain’s beer industry is facing a clear contradiction: people are drinking less at home and in bars, yet the country’s biggest brewers are posting record profits by shifting their business . . .
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27 May, 2026
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UK: Smaller breweries struggling to get access to market
Walking down the streets of Burton-upon-Trent 30 years ago, Al Wall could smell different aspects of the beer brewing process through the day - but those moments are now few . . .
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27 May, 2026
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