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UK: Barley yields running 19% below five-year average
British barley yields during the 2026 harvest were running 19% below the five-year average in August, according to data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, adding to concerns among . . .
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15 September, 2026
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South Korea: Whiskey market shrinks in volume with focus shifting to premium bottles
South Korean whiskey consumption is being reshaped toward buying "one solid bottle with the money for two." Imports of mid-to-low-priced blended products that fueled the highball craze have plummeted, while . . .
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15 September, 2026
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USA & Ireland: American whiskey makers applaud easing of Irish tariffs
Shares of American distillers Brown-Forman, Constellation Brands, and MGP Ingredients were trending higher on September 14 in the wake of President Trump’s announcement to reverse the 10% tax on imported . . .
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15 September, 2026
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UK: English Whisky secures protected Geographical Indication status
English Whisky has secured protected Geographical Indication status, establishing rules governing where and how spirits carrying the name can be produced, The Drinks Business reported on September 14.
The Department for . . .
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15 September, 2026
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The Netherlands: Dutch people now drinking more beer in restaurants, hotels, and cafes
People in the Netherlands are now drinking more beer, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, in restaurants, hotels, and cafes. The majority, 73 percent, however, drink most often at home, and 51 . . .
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15 September, 2026
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South Korea: Young Koreans say they're drinking less — but they're still buying 'tasty' alcohol
At around 9 p.m. Thursday, Hayan-jip in Jung-gu, Seoul, was packed with college students in their 20s. The bar is known for serving "bokso saju" — a mix of bokbunja-ju . . .
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15 September, 2026
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Poland: Most Poles oppose treating non-alcoholic beer like alcoholic beverages
Most Poles oppose treating non-alcoholic beer like alcoholic beverages, according to a survey commissioned by industry group Browary Polskie.
Some 71% of respondents oppose a ban on sales of alcohol-free . . .
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15 September, 2026
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Argentina: Both domestic and export barley prices on the rise following global trend
The rise in global barley prices is directly impacting the values in Argentina, leading to price increases in local domestic prices and barley export values, RMI Analytics reported earlier in . . .
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15 September, 2026
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EU & UK: Barley crop estimate up on better Danish yields
The drought in western Europe has significantly cut maize output by over 10% in many areas. This is expected to trigger increased maize imports which has already begun, RMI Analytics . . .
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15 September, 2026
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