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E-Malt.com Newsletter 49b
December 04 - December 07, 2008
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"Beer will always have a definite role in the diet of an individual and can be considered a cog in the wheel of nutritional foods."
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Currency Rates
Base Currency: Euro, EUR
on 05-December-2008

1 EUR = 1.2693 USD
1 EUR = 0.8633 GBP
1 EUR = 1.5994 CAD
1 EUR = 1.9654 AUD
1 EUR = 118.007 JPY
1 EUR = 3.1591 BRL
1 EUR = 35.5254 RUB
1 EUR = 8.7502 CNY
Base Currency: US Dollar
on 05-December-2008

1 USD = 0.7879 EUR
1 USD = 0.6802 GBP
1 USD = 1.26 CAD
1 USD = 1.5479 AUD
1 USD = 92.9714 JPY
1 USD = 2.4888 BRL
1 USD = 27.9873 RUB
1 USD = 6.8935 CNY
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Equities of the Largest Breweries

Equities of the Largest Breweries

Average Market Prices Change trend

December 05, 2008

Type Crop 2008 Crop 2009
2rs Barley EUR126.0-128.0 2.31% EUR142.0-144.0 1.38%
6rw Barley EUR119.0-121.0 3.23% EUR131.0-133.0 1.49%
2rs Malt EUR352.5-354.5 0.56% EUR364.0-366.0 1.22%
6rw Malt EUR343.0-345.0 0.86% EUR349.5-351.5 1.27%
Feed Barley EUR97.0-99.0 2.97% nq   

Note: Just click on the price link and you will be led to our Market Price History. Average barley market prices are French and are estimated on FOB Creil basis. Average Malt Prices are theoretical and based FOB Antwerp being estimated on French malting barley. The changes are compared to last Newsletter's prices. Arrows indicate the direction of the change.


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EU: Polls show traditionally wine drinking nations switch to beer, the younger population in particular ...Click here
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Belgium & India: InBev India CEO believes in potential for strengthening business ...Click here
The Netherlands & Ireland: Heineken to close its Beamish & Crawford brewery in Cork by March 2009 ...Click here
United Kingdom: Beer prices may be set by ministers to fight irresponsible drinking ...Click here
United Kingdom: HGCA recommends barley varieties for 2009/2010 ...Click here
Canada: Statistics estimates Canada’s barley production at 11,781 thousand metric tonnes in November ...Click here
EU: Feed and malting barley markets never getting brisker ...Click here




United Kingdom: Corona Extra to operate in the UK as usual ...More Info
Canada: Sales at beer stores to add 4.2% in 2009 ...More Info
Thailand: Thai Bev persistent in plans to list on the Bangkok’s stock exchange ...More Info
Denmark & Russia & Uzbekistan: Baltika #9 Strong beer now brewed under license by Carlsberg Uzbekistan ...More Info
Australia: Barley coleoptiles length does matter – Department of Agriculture and Food WA ...More Info
France: Six new regional beers to enter all-France’s market ...More Info
Czech Republic & Russia: Czech Bernard beer to increase shipments to Russia in 2009 ...More Info
Jamaica: Desnoes & Geddes brewer says Q1 sales volume drops together with the purchasing power of the Jamaicans ...More Info
Ukraine: Obolon produces a limited batch of cinnamon and apple beer ...More Info
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Brewery News

EU: Polls show traditionally wine drinking nations switch to beer, the younger population in particular

Europe’s relationships with alcohol and beer particularly are changing, according to a new report by CfK, the Wall Street Journal announced on December, 4.

The market-research firm GfK polled more than 17,000 people in 13 European Union countries, plus the U.S., Russia, Turkey and Switzerland. Respondents were asked to describe how often they drink, what they drink and how alcohol affects their lives.

The research proved: beer is becoming more popular with younger drinkers; above, in many countries, however, people still prefer the occasional glass of wine.

Italians aren't drinking as much red wine as they used to, the survey showed. In fact, across Europe, drinking preferences are changing markedly.

In Italy, where wine has been made for thousands of years, 88% of respondents over 50 years old said their favourite tipple is wine. But among Italians aged 14 to 29, only 29% prefer wine, while 43% say beer is their favourite drink. Preferences are also changing in France, another historically wine-producing region. Here, 68% of those over 50 say their favourite drink is wine, while only 24% of those aged 14 to 29 gave that response; most French young people (29%) chose beer as their favourite drink.

The survey suggested that drinkers generally shift ...More Info


Czech Republic: The first nine months of 2008 see the second-largest output in the history of Czech beer making

Czech breweries produced nearly 0.9 percent less beer in January – September 2008 as compared to the same period last year, CTK reported data by the Czech Beer and Malt Association on December, 3.

The output of the nation’s beer industry amounted to 15.263 mln hl in the first nine months of this year. Yet, this made the second biggest output in the history of beer making.

Domestic sales dropped by nearly 2 percent to 12.361 million hectolitres, while export rose by nearly 4 percent to 2.903 million hectolitres year-on-year.

"Despite stagnation on the beer market in Europe, which did not spare us either, I consider the ongoing increase in export of Czech beer as a favourable fact which confirms that the high-quality beer can find its customers even in the current situation," CSPS executive director Jan Vesely said.

According to the Association, Germany and Slovakia remain the biggest customers of Czech beers. Export to Russia has accelerated markedly and the country was the third largest beer importer, with Britain left behind.

Lager output continued rising at the expense of draught beer. Demand for non-alcoholic beer is also on the rise, its output growing by 18 percent on the year to more than 461,000 hectolitres. ...More Info


Japan: Suntory scoring over Sapporo in beer sales race

Suntory Ltd. said that it has shipped more than 10 million cases of its Premium Malts so far this year, Trading Markets reported on December, 4.

Experts believe the Japanese company is painting a likely scenario that it will unseat market leader Sapporo Breweries Ltd. in the battle for upscale brews in 2008.

Suntory surpassed 10 million cases for the premium beer for the first time ever as it boosted sales during the summer gift-giving season. And the company looks to lift shipments during the year-end holiday season by 20 per cent.

Sapporo, a Sapporo Holdings Ltd. unit, exceeded the 10-million-case mark with its Yebisu premium beer in 2006 and 2007, but apparently fell behind Suntory this year.

While shipments of Premium Malts grew 23.8 per cent to 8.13 million cases in the January-September term, Yebisu's slid 9.1 per cent to 7.48 million cases during the same period.


Belgium & India: InBev India CEO believes in potential for strengthening business

InBev India CEO Raja Mukherji says the company adopted a ‘two verticals’ strategy as a business model for India, Business Standard posted on December, 3.

Belgian beer major InBev entered India with 49 per cent stake in a joint venture with Ravi Jaipuria-promoted RJ Corp in 2007. However, it was only by July this year that the company introduced its brands in the 158 million-case a year market.

According to the CEO, the first of InBev’s business verticals imports the brewer’s brands, and the other is for brewing beers locally.

India has a big market for imported brands. The Belgian brewing giant is now present in over 200 outlets in four markets — the National Capital Region of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Goa. Four brands of InBev’s global portfolio have been introduced in India: Beck’s, Stella Artois, Leffe and Hoegaarden.

Through the second ‘brewing’ vertical, the company has introduced a locally produced brand, Tennents Super, which operates in the same category as Kingfisher Strong and Haywards 5000.

As for introducing new categories of beer, Mr Mukherji believes that India’s market for flavoured and different varieties of beer, ale etc is still in a nascent stage.

“The positive response to our Hoegaarden brand, which is ...More Info


The Netherlands & Ireland: Heineken to close its Beamish & Crawford brewery in Cork by March 2009

Heineken N.V. announced on December, 4 that it is to close its Beamish & Crawford brewery in Cork in March 2009.

The brewer said all its draught beer operations will now be located at the Murphy brewery site in Cork.

The decision follows a review of the recently acquired Beamish & Crawford brewery. The review concluded that a significant investment would be needed for the Beamish & Crawford brewery to meet international standards. This, combined with the difficulty of expansion, excess brewing capacity at Heineken Ireland and the challenging market dynamics, has reinforced the decision to close the Beamish & Crawford brewery.

As a result, approximately 40 roles from Beamish & Crawford will transfer to Heineken Ireland and it is anticipated that 120 personnel will be made redundant. The brewer said it would provide every means possible to assist departing staff to find new employment elsewhere.

The expected synergies and restructuring costs associated with this decision are included in the synergy and restructuring projection of the GBP 145 million and GBP 95 million before tax respectively for the acquired S&N businesses, as announced by Heineken N.V. on 22 August 2008.

This announcement follows the unconditional approval by the Irish Competition Authority on 3 ...More Info


United Kingdom: Beer prices may be set by ministers to fight irresponsible drinking

UK ministers may start setting drinks prices in pubs and restaurants as part of a clampdown on irresponsible drinking, Western Morning News published on December, 4.

In the Queen's Speech on December, 3, Gordon Brown unveiled his legislative programme for the next year, including a ban on all-you-can-drink deals, smaller glasses in pubs and more training for staff selling alcohol.

But Health Secretary Alan Johnson refused to rule out "taking action" on drinks prices after a major study said the move could bring "significant health and social benefits".

It suggests a charge of 80p per unit of alcohol on drinks in pubs and restaurants, meaning a pint of beer or lager could be set at a minimum of around £2.20.

However the set price for supermarkets and off-licences is suggested to be only 30p per unit, which could still leave pubs at a commercial disadvantage.

The prospect of price rises – aimed at curbing drinking levels – could be a new blow for the traditional pub, which is still reeling from alcohol tax hikes announced last week.

The British Beer and Pub Association warned a "two-stage minimum price" – covering supermarkets and pubs separately – would be "the worst option possible".

"It has the potential to ...More Info


Barley News

United Kingdom: HGCA recommends barley varieties for 2009/2010

UK’s HGCA published its Recommended List for 2009/2010 at the beginning of December.

The winter barley varieties included in the Recommended List 2009/2010 are as follows:

Two-row malting: Wintmalt, Flagon, Cassata, Pearl

Two-row feed: Retriever, Saffron, Accrue, Suzuka, Camion, Carat

Six-row feed: Volume, Bronx, Pelican, Colibri, Boost, Amarena, Sequel

HGCA recommends the following spring barley varieties for 2009/2010:

Malting varieties: Quench, Cropton, Concerto, Publican, NFC-Tipple, Forensic, Belgravia, Westminster, Cocktail, Oxbridge, Cellar, Optic, Decanter

Feed varieties: Waggon, Sweeney, Scout, Jolika, Rebecca, Doyen, Riviera


Canada: Statistics estimates Canada’s barley production at 11,781 thousand metric tonnes in November

Statistics Canada published its November 2008 barley production estimate on December, 4.

Canada’s total barley production in November was estimated at 11781 thousand metric tonnes, + 7.3% over the nation’s barley production in 2007.

The September estimate was 11219 thousand metric tonnes.


EU: Feed and malting barley markets never getting brisker

Prices for feed barley on the European market have fallen to the level of intervention prices, La Depeche posted on December, 4.

This fact is not encouraging traders to put up for sale their grain, and the market is very still, experts report.

As for malting barley, only the crop 2009 has inspired some scarce deals, market participants lament.

Scientific Digest

Mitochondrial Associated Yeast Flocculation – The Effect of Acetylsalicylic Acid

C.J. Strauss, P.W.J. van Wyk, E.J. Lodolo, P.J. Botes, C.H. Pohl1, S. Nigam and J.L.F. Kock

Abstract

ABSTRACT J. Inst. Brew. 113(1), 42–47, 2007 Mitochondrial function is generally accepted as important for expression of yeast flocculation. In this study, a correlation between mitochondrial activity and flocculation is demonstrated using the XTT reduction assay. The mitochondrial activity of strongly flocculent cells was higher than those of weakly flocculent cells and cells cultivated in the presence of acetylsalicylic acid. Furthermore, we show the first oxylipin-containing flocculation binding sites on yeast cell surfaces using scanning electron microscopy. We propose that in addition to zymolectinmediated flocculation, oxylipin interactions may also play a role in yeast flocculation. Key words: 3-Hydroxy oxylipins, binding sites, electron microscopy, flocculation, mitochondria, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, XTT reduction assay. Load full article, 6 pages, 1600 Kb, PDF file

Barley Prices

French Malting Barley Prices. Nominal prices
EURO = USD 1.2693 December 05, 2008 
 Crop year   2008   2009 
 Parity   FOB Creil   FOB Creil 
 Position   July 2008   July 2009 
Type   Variety  EURO  USD  EURO  USD 
2RS  Scarlett  129.00  164.00  145.00  184.50 
2RS  Prestige  128.00  162.50  144.00  183.00 
2RS  Cellar  127.00  161.50  143.00  181.50 
2RS  Sebastien  126.00  160.00  142.00  180.50 
2RS  Tipple  126.00  160.00  142.00  180.50 
2RS  Henley  126.00  160.00  142.00  180.50 
6RW  Esterel   120.00  152.50  132.00  167.50 

French Feed Barley Prices. Nominal prices
EURO = USD 1.2693 December 05, 2008
Crop year 2008
Parity FOB Creil
Position July 2008
Type EURO USD
Feed Barley 98.00 124.39


Theoretical Malt Prices

EURO = USD 1.2693 December 05, 2008 
Crop year  2008 
Parity  FOB Antwerp 
Position  Dec 2008 - Sept 2009 
Conditioning  Bulk   In bags  Bulk containers Bags, containers
Malting barley variety  EURO USD EURO  USD EURO USD  EURO  USD
2RS  Scarlett  356.00  452.00  387.50  491.50  379.50  481.50  394.00  500.00 
2RS  Prestige  355.00  450.50  386.00  490.00  378.50  480.00  392.50  498.50 
2RS  Cellar  353.50  448.50  384.50  488.50  377.00  478.50  391.50  496.50 
2RS  Sebastien  352.50  447.50  383.50  487.00  376.00  477.00  390.00  495.00 
2RS  Tipple  352.50  447.50  383.50  487.00  376.00  477.00  390.00  495.00 
2RS  Henley  352.50  447.50  383.50  487.00  376.00  477.00  390.00  495.00 
2RS   Average price  353.50  448.50  384.50  488.50  377.00  478.50  391.50  496.50 
6RW  Esterel   344.00  438.00  376.00  477.50  368.50  467.50  382.50  485.50 
Asia Malt 70/30  351.00  445.50  382.50  485.00  374.50  475.50  388.50  493.50 
**  Asia Malt 50/50  349.50  443.50  380.50  483.00  373.00  473.00  387.00  491.50 


EURO = USD 1.2693 December 05, 2008
Crop year 2009
Parity FOB Antwerp
Position Oct 2009 - Sep 2010
Conditioning Bulk In bags Bulk containers Bags, containers
Malting barley variety EURO USD EURO USD EURO USD EURO USD
2RS  Scarlett  367.50  466.50  398.50  506.00  391.00  496.00  405.00  514.50 
2RS  Prestige  366.00  464.50  397.50  504.50  389.50  494.50  404.00  512.50 
2RS  Cellar  365.00  463.00  396.00  502.50  388.50  493.00  402.50  511.00 
2RS  Sebastien  363.50  461.50  395.00  501.50  387.50  491.50  401.50  509.50 
2RS  Tipple  363.50  461.50  395.00  501.50  387.50  491.50  401.50  509.50 
2RS  Henley  363.50  461.50  395.00  501.50  387.50  491.50  401.50  509.50 
2RS   Average price  365.00  463.00  396.00  502.50  388.50  493.00  402.50  511.00 
6RW  Esterel   350.50  446.00  382.50  485.50  375.00  476.00  389.00  494.00 
Asia Malt 70/30  361.00  458.00  392.00  497.50  384.50  488.00  398.50  506.00 
**  Asia Malt 50/50  358.50  454.50  389.50  494.50  381.50  484.50  396.00  502.50 

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

Table of the Week

World Hops Crop by Country Estimate - 2008
Country Production
2007
in mln tonnes
Crop Estimate
2008
in mln tonnes
Changes
2007/2008
in mln tonnes
Changes
2007/2008
in %
Germany 32,139 36,841 4,702 15
USA 27,331 34,580 7,249 27
China 11,395 15,050 3,655 32
Czech Republic 5,631 5,950 319 6
Poland 3,256 3,246 -10 0
Slovenia 1,987 2,098 111 6
England 1,473 1,410 -63 -4
France 1,480 1,353 -127 -9
Spain 937 1,200 263 28
Australia 890 1,189 299 34
New Zealand 700 718 18 3
South Africa 900 628 -272 -30
Slovak Republic 294 300 6 2
Other countries 3,170 3,989 819 26
World Total 91,583 108,552 16,969 19
Source: Barth-Haas Group & Hopsteiner
Graph of the Week


Source: Euromalt

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December 05
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1792 George Washington re-elected U.S. pres
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1880 Blue Jeans are invented
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1985 Dow Jones Industrial Average rises above the 1,500 level for 1st time
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December 06
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December 07
1877 Thomas A Edison demonstrates the gramophone
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