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USA & UK: United States removes its 10% tariff on Scotch whisky imports
The United States has removed its 10% tariff on Scotch whisky imports, a move that took effect last week and is already raising expectations in the drinks industry that other . . .
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29 July, 2026
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World: Beer manufacturers forced to rethink their strategies and look at developing markets
Over the last few years, a Great Sobering has overtaken America and Europe, leaving the future of major beer manufacturers hazy, Moneywise reported on July 29.
The percentage of Americans who . . .
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29 July, 2026
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Germany: Hot weather impacts crops in Germany
For many German farmers, the heat wave in late June couldn't have come at a worse time. While barley was already ready for harvest across much of Germany, the drought . . .
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29 July, 2026
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UK: Carling watering down the alcohol percentage in its beers
Carling is watering down the alcohol percentage in its beers in a bid to save money on tax. The beer brand is cutting the alcohol known as Alcohol By Volume . . .
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29 July, 2026
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Canada: Barley producers affected by drop in beer consumption
Beer sales have dropped 11 per cent across North America since 2019, and according to Beer Canada, 2025 domestic beer sales were down 2.4 per cent compared to 2024, while . . .
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29 July, 2026
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China: Pearl River Beer reports 5.86% increase in H1 revenue
In Q1 2026, China’s Pearl River Beer reported revenue of RMB 1.299 billion, up 5.86% year on year; net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was RMB 179 . . .
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29 July, 2026
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UK: Carlsberg Britvic to brew and distribute Japan’s Sapporo Premium beer in the UK
As part of a major strategic joint venture between Carlsberg Group and Sapporo Breweries, Carlsberg Britvic is pleased to announce that it will brew and distribute Japan’s Sapporo Premium beer . . .
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29 July, 2026
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Lithuania: Beer and vodka lose ground to kombucha and energy drinks as Lithuanian producers adapt
Lithuania's drinks producers are navigating a period of significant change, as younger consumers drink less alcohol and demand grows for alternatives such as kombucha, smoothies, vitamin-enriched drinks and energy drinks, . . .
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28 July, 2026
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Zimbabwe: Ingwebu Breweries battling for survival
Bulawayo’s iconic Ingwebu Breweries is battling for survival after plunging deeper into financial distress, with internal documents revealing a company struggling to stay afloat amid mounting losses, ageing equipment and . . .
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28 July, 2026
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