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EU & UK: Barley prices softer as rainfall addresses dryness concerns
EU barley prices are softer as rainfall addresses dryness concerns and harvest approaches. An exception is a report of old crop UK demand (Laureate) which is indicated at higher levels . . .
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04 June, 2026
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World: Barley prices lower as commodity markets become generally bearish
External factors continue to play a role (Iran), with no peace deal in place but for now commodity markets appear to be shifting to fundamentals, which are generally bearish, RMI . . .
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04 June, 2026
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UK: Sales of lower strength beers rise sharply since changes to alcohol duty regime
Sales of lower strength beers have risen sharply since changes to the alcohol duty regime came into force, with 200m units of alcohol removed per year since 2023, according to . . .
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04 June, 2026
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Jamaica: Jamaica’s leading brewer Red Stripe names first female managing director
Red Stripe has appointed Holly Bostock as managing director, effective July 1, replacing Daaf van Tilburg, who moves to a regional role in Heineken's Asia Pacific division — the latest . . .
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03 June, 2026
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Ireland: Irish micro-breweries muscled out of events by multinational giants
An Irish farmer and micro-brewer has warned that exclusive deals between drinks companies and events risk creating a monopoly to the detriment of independent brewers, The Irish Examiner reported on . . .
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03 June, 2026
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Australia: Initial winter crop forecast 21% below 2025-26 total
ABARES has released its initial estimates for Australia’s winter crop now being planted, with the overall production figure at 54.5 million tonnes (Mt) being 21 percent below the 2025-26 total.
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03 June, 2026
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The Netherlands & Greece: Dutch Supreme Court rejects Heineken’s jurisdiction appeal in long-running Macedonian Thrace Brewery litigation
The Dutch Supreme Court last week rejected an appeal on jurisdiction by Heineken and its Greek subsidiary Athenian Brewery in a long-running damages claim brought by Macedonian Thrace Brewery ("MTB"), . . .
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03 June, 2026
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UK: Rapid rise of alcohol-free and low-alcohol beer creating new promotional opportunities for breweries
The rapid rise of alcohol‑free and low‑alcohol beer in the UK is creating new promotional opportunities for breweries — particularly on the road — according to leading lorry tension‑curtain manufacturer . . .
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03 June, 2026
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Finland: Alcohol consumption continues its downward trend
Alcohol consumption in Finland continued its downward trend in 2025, with sales through shops, restaurants and other domestic channels falling compared with the previous year, according to new figures released . . .
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03 June, 2026
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