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Equities of largest breweries
Market prices change trend
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Scientific Digest
Theoretical malt prices
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Table of the week
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Average market prices
Change trend

13 July - 14 July 2006
Crop 2005
2rs Barley €116.00-118.00   
6rw Barley €104.00-106.00   
2rs Malt €254.50-256.50  0.79%
6rw Malt €239.00-241.00  1.27%
Crop 2006
2rs Barley €116.00-118.00   
6rw Barley €104.00-106.00   
2rs Malt €249.00-251.00  0.81%
6rw Malt €233.50-235.50  1.30%

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The changes are compared to last Newsletter's prices. Arrows indicate the direction of the change.


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E-malt.com Newsletter 28b
July 13 - July 14, 2006

Quote of the week

"A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it's better to be thoroughly sure.”
Czech Proverb


Currency Rates
Base Currency: Euro, EUR
on 14-July-2006

1 EUR = 1.2703 USD
1 EUR = 0.6911 GBP
1 EUR = 1.4389 CAD
1 EUR = 1.685 AUD
1 EUR = 146.525 JPY
1 EUR = 2.7997 BRL
1 EUR = 34.207 RUB
1 EUR = 10.1666 CNY
Base Currency: US Dollar
on 14-July-2006

1 USD = 0.7873 EUR
1 USD = 0.544 GBP
1 USD = 1.1327 CAD
1 USD = 1.3262 AUD
1 USD = 115.338 JPY
1 USD = 2.2039 BRL
1 USD = 26.9274 RUB
1 USD = 8.003 CNY

EUR/USD Chart

Equities of the Largest Breweries

Top Industry News
China: Budejovicky Budvar to co-exist with Anheuser-Busch in China... Click here

Belarus & Russia: Baltika in talks over new brewery construction on the basis of “Belsolod”... Click here

Australia: Foster’s announces regional restructure... Click here

Latvia: Sales of imported beer up by 1/3... Click here

South Africa: South African Breweries Limited commercial equity spend nears R1.5 billion... Click here

EU: Malt exporters report satisfactory results despite loss of 40,000 t against 2004/05 export figure... Click here

USDA: World barley trade changes in 2006/2007 and 2005/2006 as of July 13... Click here

Spain: Barley crop size below 7 million tons for the grain year 2005/06... Click here

More News
USA & Canada: Fair barley crop conditions reported ... More Info

Thailand & Denmark & Malaysia: Carlsberg fights uphill battle with strong competitors in Malaysia ... More Info

Russia: 'Ochakovo' to start operations in Tyumen ... More Info

USA: SABMiller risks work stoppage ... More Info

Ukraine: Beer prices to lift by 100% ... More Info

Japan: Kirin Brewery Co. to head over Asahi Breweries Ltd. in 1H shipments ... More Info

Czech Republic: Chairman of CSPAS elected to executive board of Brewers of Europe ... More Info

USA: Energy beer segment booms its 1% share of the almost $9 billion beer industry ... More Info

UK: New barley and wheat varieties need same nitrogen rates as varietal predecessors ... More Info

Slovak Republic: SABMiller subsidiary Pivovar Saris achieved HACCP certification ... More Info

India & USA: Anheuser-Busch to build new brewery or to bring existing Indian brewery to its standards ... More Info

Russia: Heineken group launched Edelweiss brand ... More Info

UK & South Africa & Zambia: SABMiller wins international award for supporting development in Africa 13 July 2006 ... More Info

India: UB Holdings to issue bonus shares in 1:1 ratio ... More Info

Thailand: JP Morgan started Thai Bev at ‘overweight’ July 12 ... More Info

Canada: Northern Breweries president to resign effective July 12 ... More Info

USA: Latrobe Brewing Co. workers close to labour deal with City Brewing Co. ... More Info

UK & South Africa: West LB cuts SABMiller target to 1,070p ... More Info

USA: Molson Coors Brewery Co. CEO to face drunk driving charges ... More Info



Brewery News
China: Budejovicky Budvar to co-exist with Anheuser-Busch in China

Czech brewery Budejovicky Budvar is closer to entering the Chinese market after a Beijing court turned down lawsuits filed by its rival Anheuser-Busch, Budvar spokesman Petr Samec told CTK July 12.

A Beijing court rejected Anheuser-Busch's protest against a verdict passed by a trademark and arbitration commission which permitted the registration of the Budejovicky Budvar trademarks in China last year.

The court ruled the Budejovicky Budvar trademarks are not interchangeable with the Budweiser and Bud trademarks, owned by Anheuser-Busch in China.

The decision has not taken effect yet. Anheuser-Busch can file an appeal, but Budvar is optimistic.

"The latest court verdict is an important step towards a definitive registration of our trademarks. We have got significantly closer to the moment the Chinese market will open for us," said Samec.

The dispute between Anheuser-Busch and Budvar started in 1906. At present, it involves about 40 court disputes and over 70 administrative proceedings at patent offices.


Belarus & Russia: Baltika in talks over new brewery construction on the basis of “Belsolod”

Baltika is considering building a brewery in Belarus, Interfax communicated July 12. As it was mentioned earlier, in May 2006 the Russian brewery announced that it was ready to consider the proposals of Belarusian officials and privately owned enterprises over the establishment of a joint venture, the Ukrainian Agency of Industrial News communicated July 12.

The Belarusian government replicated Baltika by inviting it to participate in “Belsolod” reconstruction. According to a long-term development plan of the brewing industry of Belarus, a brewery with a capacity of 400,000 hl of beer per year is planed to be established on the basis of the largest malting plant of Belarus.

JSC “Belsolod” was established in 1998 on the grounds of Ivanovsk malting plant which begun malting in early 1989. The malting plant implemented the “Golden Stock” in June 2005 allowing the Belarusian government to participate during one year in company’s management.

Belsolod is Belarus largest malt facility. 80% of its production is being currently exported. In 2005, the company produced over 60,000 t of malt. Its aggregate annual capacity is 85,000 t of malt.


Australia: Foster’s announces regional restructure

Foster’s Group Limited announced July 14 the restructuring of the company into three new regional businesses. From 1 August, Foster’s will operate as three businesses covering Australia, Asia and the Pacific; the Americas; and Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Shaw Stockbroking informed July 14.

Australia’s largest brewing and wine company said that each regional profit centre will draw on the expertise and support of a global supply chain team, and a global marketing and consumer insights team, as well as global support functions comprising finance, strategy, human resources and legal.

As a result of the reorganization, the group will trade as Foster’s in every market and will no longer refer to its businesses as Foster’s Wine Estates, Foster’s Australia and Foster’s Brewing International.

In a press release of July 14, the board of Foster’s endorsed the simplified, “consumer led, customer driven” business structure, which it said would lead to strengthened global processes, insights and practices.

Announcing the restructure, chief executive officer, Trevor O’Hoy, said that with the integration of Southcorp now largely complete, and after two years of significant transformation, Fosters is a fundamentally different company.

“Our unique Australian multi-beverage business is gaining momentum, we’ve created one of the ...
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Latvia: Sales of imported beer up by 1/3

Sales of imported beer increased by 29 pct in 1Q of 2006 while sales of Latvian beer are reducing, Dienas Bizness communicated July 12.

At the same time local breweries have increased their exports for 24 pct.

According to the data from the State Revenue office, in 1Q of 2006 the consumption of beer in Latvia has increased by 2.79 pct, but sales of local brews decreased by 0.6 pct.

“Actually, only strength of Latvian made beer has increased on average from 5.5 pct last year to 5.6 pct this year,” Revenue Service report states.

At present imported beer takes 15 pct of the Latvian beer market, but growth of volumes of imported beer, has started to reduce gradually. In 2005 the volume of imported beer had increased by 84 pct in comparison with year 2004.

Latvian producers had quite successful 1Q due to the growing volumes of exported beer. In 1Q of 2006 the beer exports have increased by 23.8 pct if compared with the same period last year.


South Africa: South African Breweries Limited commercial equity spend nears R1.5 billion

The SABMiller’s subsidiary South African Breweries Limited (SAB) has reported commercial equity spend of some R1.48-billion with 4,104 suppliers in its 2006 financial year. Equity procurement has increased over 100% in two years, SABMiller released July 14.

Commercial equity now amounts to some 22.25% of total local procurement.

Speaking at a press briefing in London, SAB Ltd Managing Director Tony van Kralingen said that SAB’s structured focus on identifying, mentoring and encouraging black suppliers had borne fruit, and would enjoy an even greater focus looking forward.

“SAB embarked on an aggressive economic empowerment campaign during the 1980s in an effort to place a considerable portion of its business with black suppliers. The campaign attempted to alleviate historical inequalities and foster skills and training for disadvantaged individuals.

"In its procurement, outsourcing and contract-awarding activities, SAB favours those companies who have demonstrated a tangible and deliverable commitment to black empowerment principles.

"Our company’s focus on outsourcing key services and creating wealth for new players is not new. In 1987, we introduced our owner-driver project, which saw former employees of SAB form their own companies to distribute SAB’s product brands to the trade. To date, SAB’s investment of well over R2.5-billion has resulted in about 235 ...
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Malt News
EU: Malt exporters report satisfactory results despite loss of 40,000 t against 2004/05 export figure

EU malt exporters booked 2.18 million t of export licences from July 1, 2005, till June 27, 2006, analysts said. The figure may still be corrected somewhat to complete the crop year, but in any case a loss of 40,000 t against the export figure of 2004/05 is considered a satisfactory result after the loss of the largest part of the Russian market.

Maltsters can now calculate on a steady export volume for the new crop year and stable or even larger domestic sales. Production in 2005/06 of around 8.2 million t barely matched the sales volume. The figure corresponds to 93.5 % of the existing malting capacity.

Barley News
USDA: World barley trade changes in 2006/2007 and 2005/2006 as of July 13

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published on July 13 its latest forecast and estimation of world barley trade in 2006/2007and 2005/2006:

2006/2007 Australia barley export is lowered 500,000 tons to 4.8 million as sharply lower production is only partially offset by robust carryin stocks.

2006/2007 Russia barley export is raised 200,000 tons to 2.2 million on a larger expected crop.

2006/2007 Turkey barley export is cut 150,000 tons to only 50,000 tons, as a smaller crop largely eliminates exportable surplus.

2006/2007 Ukraine barley export is up 300,000 tons to a record 4.3 million as production is raised this month.

2006/2007 United States barley export is down 100,000 tons to 400,000 tons as a result of reduced exportable supplies.

2006/2007 United States barley import is up 100,000 tons to 400,000 as production is lowered.

2005/2006 Tunisia barley import is raised 100,000 tons to 500,000 with robust imports to date, primarily from the European Union.


Spain: Barley crop size below 7 million tons for the grain year 2005/06

Estimates of the Spanish barley crop provide meager results for this season. Local sources speak of poor yields, very low hl-weight, and indicate a crop size below 7 million tons, analysts communicated. Earlier estimates are still above 8 million t. The summer heat started very early this year in Spain and affected the ripening crops in Castilla-La-Mancha and Castilla y Leon, the centre of Spanish grain production. According to local sources malting barley imports will be necessary.

As earlier reported, at the end of the grain year 2005/06 EU barley statistics look disappointing. Exports were 2.87 million tons vs. 3.47 million t in 2004/05. Intervention stocks increased by 800,000 tons to 2.3 million t in spite of export and domestic sales of 1.7 million t. Exports against “zero refund” licences amounted to 886,000 t and experts estimate that less than half of that quantity was malting barley.

Scientific Digest
Determination of the high molecular weight b-glucan content of malt wort by a spectrophotometric method - determination of the accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility
Submitted by F.J.M. Freijee on behalf of the Analysis Committee of the European Brewery Convention.

PRESS REPORT: A new spectrophotometric method for the detennination of the soluble high molecular weight mixed linkage (1,3)(1,4) b-D glucan (b-glucans) fraction present in malt was collaboratively tested by the Analysis Committee ofthe European Brewery Convention according to ISO Standard 5725-2 in order to determine its suitability for publication in Analytica-EBC. At the same time and by using the same samples the fluorimetric method used currently was also collaboratively tested. Accuracy, repeatability r(95) and reproducibility R(95) values are presented. The new spectrophotometric and the fluorimetric method in current use were found to have comparable and acceptable within and between laboratory precision for the detemnination of b­glucans. For the new spectrophotometric method, repeatability r(95) and reproducibility R(95) were found to be independent of the mean value and were 28,2 mg/l and 59,4 mg/1 respectively over the range of b­glucan tested (88 to 308 mg/l). The new spectrophotometric method using a b-glucan assay kit from NovaBiotec® DT. Fechter GmbH, Berlin, Germany is recommended for inclusion in Analytica-EBC (Method 4.16.3).
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Malting barley prices. French barley prices.
Nominal prices.

EURO = USD 1.2703 July 14, 2006 
 Crop year   2005   2006 
 Parity   FOB Creil   FOB Creil 
 Position   July 2005   July 2006 
Type   Variety  EURO  USD  EURO  USD 
2RS  Scarlett  122,00  155,00  119,00  151,50 
2RS  Prestige  118,00  150,00  118,00  150,00 
2RS  Cellar  116,50  148,00  117,00  149,00 
2RS  Sebastien  116,00  147,50  116,00  147,50 
2RS  Astoria  115,00  146,50  116,00  147,50 
2RS  Cork   114,00  145,00  115,50  147,00 
6RW  Esterel   105,00  133,50  105,00  133,50 
Theoretical malt prices.
  EURO = USD 1.2703 July 14, 2006 
Crop year  2005 
Parity  FOB Antwerp 
Position  July 2006-Sept 2006 
Conditioning  Bulk   In bags  Bulk containers Bags, containers
Malting barley variety  EURO  USD  EURO  USD  EURO  USD  EURO  USD 
2RS  Scarlett  262,00  332,50  276,00  350,50  276,50  351,00  290,50  369,00 
2RS  Prestige  257,00  326,50  271,50  344,50  271,50  344,50  285,50  363,00 
2RS  Cellar  255,00  324,00  269,50  342,00  269,50  342,50  284,00  360,50 
2RS  Sebastien  254,50  323,50  268,50  341,50  269,00  341,50  283,50  360,00 
2RS  Astoria  253,50  321,50  267,50  340,00  267,50  340,00  282,00  358,50 
2RS  Cork   252,00  320,00  266,50  338,50  266,50  338,50  281,00  356,50 
2RS   Average price  255,50  324,50  270,00  343,00  270,00  343,00  284,50  361,50 
6RW  Esterel   240,00  306,00  255,50  324,50  255,50  324,50  269,50  342,50 
Asia Malt 70/30  251,50  319,00  265,50  337,50  265,50  337,50  280,00  355,50 
**  Asia Malt 50/50  248,50  315,50  262,50  333,50  262,50  333,50  277,00  352,00 

NB: Prices published are theoretical malt prices including financial cost, THC (for bulk and bags container) and all administrative costs. This prices may fluctuate according to the quantity per delivery and technical specifications.

* - 70/30 = 70% Average two Rows Spring and 30% Six Rows Winter
** - 50/50 = 50% Average two Rows Spring and 50% Six Rows Winter

Theoretical malt prices for crop 2006 are available on site www.e-malt.com/MarketPrices

Table of the week

Polish Brewing Industry Q1 2004 - Q1 2006

in '000 hl 2004 2005 2006
  I Q  II Q  III Q  IV Q  2004  I Q  II Q  III Q  IV Q  2005  I Q 
Production  5 575 8 784 8 870 6 233 29 462 5 969 9 216 9 437 6 799 31 421 5 946
Sales  5 418 8 480 9 062 6 270 29 230 5 781 9 057 9 494 6 648 30 980 5 923
Exports  30  128  198  254  610  122  254  308  212  896  135 
Imports  26  61  49  46  182  27  51  66  40  184  30 
Domestic sales  5 414 8 413 8 913 6 062 28 802 5 686 8 854 9 252 6 476 30 268 5 818
Growth of demand % 8.3  -2.5  2.6  0.15  1.6  5.02  5.24  3.8  6.83  5.09  2.32 
Source: GUS - Glówny Urzad Statystyczny (Central Statistical Office of Poland)
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Graph of the week

Source: U.S. Department of Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.

These Days in Business History
13 July
1568 Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral perfects a way to bottle beer
1898 Guglielmo Marconi patents radio

14 July
1850 1st public demonstration of ice made by refrigeration
1857 Maytag invented the washing machine.
1951 1st color telecast of a sporting event (CBS-horse race)
1959 1st atomic powered cruiser, Long Beach, Quincy Massachusetts

15 July
1783 1st steamboat, Pyroscaphe, 1st run in France
1869 Margarine is patented in France by Hippolyte Mege Mouries of Paris.
1952 First helicopter transatlantic flight began.
1954 The first commercial jet transport airplane built in US is tested (Boeing 707).

16 July
1661 1st banknotes in Europe were issued by Bank of Stockholm
1935 1st automatic parking meter in US installed, Oklahoma City, Ok
Agenda
July 2006:
Belgium Comes to Cooperstown , USA.
New York City Babblefest
American Beer Month July, 2006 What is American Beer Month
Qingdao International Beer Festival, China. Barley and hops and more
Interwine China - 2006. 2 nd International Trade Fair of Wine, Brewing...
Bevtek & Brewtek China - 2006. International Beer, Brewing & Beverage Production,Bottling...
Olesummer Festival 2006, Estonia. The Nordic countries' largest festival
The Beer World - 2006,Saransk, Russia.The specialized exhibition
Portland International Beerfest , USA. Taste the greatest beers
The Forth Annual Empire State Brewing & Music Festival
Witton Castle country and western festival
Brew at the Zoo Beer Tasting and Free Food.


August 2006:
GBBF Great British Beer Festival
IHGC Hop tour
10th International Berlin Beer Festival 2006
Toronto’s Festival of Beer is Canada’s premier beer festival
Agrokomplex 2006 , Slovakia. International Fair of Agriculture and Food Industry
Bank Holiday Weekend and International Beer Festival , UK.
Northern Crops Institute Course 2006 Barley Malt Quality Evaluation


September 2006:
8th BELGIAN BEER WEEKEND The Belgian Brewers’ association
World of Food China - 2006. International Exhibition and Conference for the Food
Beverages - 2006,Belgorod, Russia.Specialized exhibition.
CHINA BREW & BEVERAGE International Brew and Beverage Processing Technology and Equipment
International Brewery and Soft Drinks Industry Exhibition
Riga Food 2006.
The Great Canadian Beer Festival
2nd Bruxellensis Festival
Jean De Clerck Chair XII: Flavours in Beer , a post academic training
Fine Food Australia. Australia's largest exhibition for the food and beverage industry...
TecnoBebida Latin America International Exhibition of Technologies for the Beverage Industry
EXPO Food & Drinks - 2006, Armenia. The 4th Interhational specialized exhibition.
AtyrauFood - 2006, Kazakhstan.5-th North-Caspian Regional Exhibition
Munich Oktoberfest.The world's biggest beer festival.
World Grains Summit: Foods and Beverages San Francisco, California U.S.A.
International Beer Competition 2006 Japan.
FoodWeek Uzbekistan - 2006.11th Annual International Exhibition of Food and Drinks.
Northern Crops Institute Course 2006 Grain Procurement Management for Importers
World Food Moscow - 2006.The 15th International exhibition "All world of food".
The 15 AllUkrainiane forum of food-processing industry - 2006.
Great American Beer Festival® September 28 - 30, 2006.
Farmer of Kazakhstan - 2006.The 4th Kazakhstan international exhibition.


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