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July 23 - July 26, 2026
Quote of the Week
It doesn't take a lot of strength to hang on. It takes a lot of strength to let go.
J. C. Watts
Currency Rates
Base Currency: Euro
on July 24, 2026 |
Base Currency: US Dollar
on July 24, 2026 |
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1 EUR = 1.1397 USD
1 EUR = 0.8538 GBP
1 EUR = 1.6044 CAD
1 EUR = 1.6308 AUD
1 EUR = 186.3410 JPY
1 EUR = 5.7833 BRL
1 EUR = 89.2508 RUB
1 EUR = 7.7182 CNY
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1 USD = 0.8773 EUR
1 USD = 0.7491 GBP
1 USD = 1.4077 CAD
1 USD = 1.4308 AUD
1 USD = 163.4910 JPY
1 USD = 5.0744 BRL
1 USD = 78.3102 RUB
1 USD = 6.7721 CNY
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Currency Rates Chart
Equities of the Largest Breweries
Average Market Prices Change Trend
| July 24, 2026 |
French Barley/Malt
Crop 2026
Bulk |
EUR/T |
% |
| 2RS Malting Barley (FOB Creil) |
262.00-264.00 |  7.35% |
| 6RW Malting Barley (FOB Creil) |
232.00-234.00 | 8.88% |
Feed Barley (FOB Creil) |
220.00-222.00 | 6.76% |
| 2RS Malt (FOB Antwerp) |
611.00-613.00 | 3.75% |
| 6RW Malt (FOB Antwerp) |
574.50-576.50 | 4.24% |
French Barley/Malt
Crop 2027
Bulk |
EUR/T |
% |
| 2RS Malting Barley (FOB Creil) |
270.00-272.00 | 5.86% |
| 6RW Malting Barley (FOB Creil) |
238.00-240.00 | 8.64% |
Feed Barley (FOB Creil) |
214.00-216.00 | 2.87% |
| 2RS Malt (FOB Antwerp) |
621.00-623.00 | 3.06% |
| 6RW Malt (FOB Antwerp) |
581.50-583.50 | 4.18% |
German Malting Barley
Crop 2025
Bulk
Ex Farm |
EUR/T |
% |
| Average Malting Barley Price |
176.00-178.00 |  0.25% |
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India: United Breweries expands into barley sourcing and malt production
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USA: Craft beer production trends hold steady at -4% in H1 2026
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Brazil: Brazil’s beer output reaches highest volume in history in 2025
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Poland: Beer output drops and Poland moves down global ranking of beer producers to 13th place last year
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Slovakia: Beer production up 3.7% in 2025 while non-alcoholic beer sets new record
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Nigeria: Guinness Nigeria reports a 53.3 percent increase in six-month profit after tax
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Australia: Barley crop estimate remains at 14.8 mln tonnes
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Argentina: Barley crop forecast unchanged though drier conditions allow considerable progress in seeding
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India: United Spirits reports 51.6% rise in Q1 profit
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Hong Kong: San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong provides group earnings guidance for six months to June 30
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Bulgaria: Zagorka to invest over 4.83 million euro in production of Heineken 0.0
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World: Diageo cutting staff in some parts of its business by up to 30%
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Nigeria: Tiger Beer targeting growth in Nigeria’s beer market
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South Korea: South Korea tightens alcohol labeling rules for whisky, soju and beer
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Brazil: Ambev launches new alcohol-free beer containing 10 grams of protein
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Australia: Corona shifts to 330ml bottles as consumer preferences change
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These Days in Business History
23 July
1829 - William Burt patented a forerunner of the typewriter
1886 - Gottlieb Daimler (1834-1900) invented the car
24 July
1847 - Richard M. Hoe patented the rotary type printing press, NYC
1938 - Instant coffee invented
1987 - IBM-PC DOS Version 3.3 (updated) released
25 July
1946 - 1st bikini is shown at a Paris fashion show
1978 - The world's first test-tube baby, Louise Joy Brown, was born in Lancashire, England
1984 - Cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya became 1st woman to walk in space
26 July
1656 - Rembrandt declares he is insolvent
1835 - 1st sugar cane plantation started in Hawaii
1908 - FBI founded
Agenda
August 2026:
06 - 08: VIETFOOD & BEVERAGE - PROPACK VIETNAM 2026 (799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
21 - 22: Beervana 2026 (Wellington, New Zealand)
September 2026:
09 - 11: Brews & Spirits Expo 2026 (KTPO Convention Centre, Bengaluru, India)
12 - 13: Bruges Beer Festival 2026 (Bruges, Belgium)
19 - 04 October: Oktoberfest 2026 (Munich, Germany)
24 - 27: Mondial de la Biere 2026 (Montreal, Canada)
26 - 28: Whisky Live Paris 2026 (Paris, France)
October 2026:
08 - 10: The Great American Beer Festival 2026 (Denver, USA)
15 - 16: Salon du Brasseur 2026 (Parc Expo Nancy, France)
23 - 25: Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival 2026 (Stockholm, Sweden)
23 - 25: Cerveza Mexico Expo 2026 (Mexico City, Mexico)
28 - 30: Drinktec India 2026 (Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, India)
28 - 30: Brussels Beer Challenge 2026 (Roeselare, Belgium)
28 - 29: Brew Asia 2026 (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
31 - 03 November: Planete Biere Rennes 2026 (Rennes, France)
November 2026:
10 - 12: Brau Beviale 2026 (Nuremberg, Germany)
18 - 20: Drink Japan 2026 (Tokyo Bigh Sight, Japan)
23 - 25: 16th Iberoamerican VLB Symposium Brewing & Filling Technology (Panama)
January 2027:
22 - 24: Finest Spirits 2027 (Munich, Germany)
February 2027:
11 - 12: Glug Swiss 2027 (Alte Reithalle, Aarau, Switzerland)
12 - 15: HoReCa 2027 (Athens, Greece)
21 - 23: BBTech Expo 2027 (Rimini, Italy)
March 2027:
09 - 11: 111h International Brewing & Engineering Conference 2026 (Meschede, Germany)
17 - 18: BeerX 2027 (Liverpool, UK)
April 2027:
04 - 08: 17th Trends in Brewing 2027 (Ghent, Belgium)
05 - 07: Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America 2027 (San Antonio, Texas, USA)
26 - 28: Craft Beer China 2027 (Shanghai, China)
27 - 29: 29th Annual International Beer and Cider Strategies 2027 (InterContinental Barcelona, Spain)
May 2027:
17 - 23: Budapest Beer Week 2027 (Budapest, Hungary)
28 - 29: Tallinn Craft Beer Weekend 2027 (Tallinn, Estonia)
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India: United Breweries expands into barley sourcing and malt production
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United Breweries Ltd (UBL) is expanding beyond brewing beer into barley sourcing and malt production as India's largest brewer steps up its investments to
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Brewery News
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USA: Craft beer production trends hold steady at -4% in H1 2026
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The Brewers Association released on July 22 results from its mid-year survey, presenting an updated look at the craft beer industry. While the findings
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Brazil: Brazil’s beer output reaches highest volume in history in 2025
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With 44,212 registered beers and the sector’s trade surplus hitting 195 million dollars, Brazilian beer production reached the highest volume in its history in
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Poland: Beer output drops and Poland moves down global ranking of beer producers to 13th place last year
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Poland’s beer output dropped from 34,600 in 2024 to 32,120 in 2025, according to a new report by BarthHaas, the world’s largest hop supplier,
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Slovakia: Beer production up 3.7% in 2025 while non-alcoholic beer sets new record
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Beer production in Slovakia rose by 3.7 percent year-over-year in 2025 to reach 308.9 million litres, while non-alcoholic beer production set a new record,
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Nigeria: Guinness Nigeria reports a 53.3 percent increase in six-month profit after tax
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Guinness Nigeria Plc will pay an interim dividend of N7 per share after reporting a 53.3 percent increase in profit after tax to N25.30
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Hong Kong: San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong provides group earnings guidance for six months to June 30
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San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong Limited provided group earnings guidance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, MarketScreener reported.
For the period, the Group is expected to incur a consolidated net profit of approximately HKD 11.4 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026 as compared to the net profit of the Group for the same period in 20 25 of HKD 51.1 million.
The Board considers that such decrease is mainly attributable to the adverse impact of the Iran conflict and the resulting geopolitical tensions in the region.
These developments negatively affected export volumes and resulted to higher operating costs during the six months ended 30 June 2026.
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Bulgaria: Zagorka to invest over 4.83 million euro in production of Heineken 0.0
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Bulgarian brewer Zagorka will invest over 4.83 million euro in its plant in Stara Zagora for the production of Heineken 0.0 non-alcoholic beer and for renewable energy sources. Over 2.84 million euro of the amount is grant funding under the Development of Regions 2021-2027 Programme. The projected timeframe for the project's completion is 28 months, the Bulgarian company informed Capital.
The investment involves the construction of new production capacities for non-alcoholic beer and the implementation of specialized technology for the production of Heineken 0.0 at the brewery in Stara Zagora.
The company has long-standing experience in the production of non-alcoholic beer, but the technology for Heineken 0.0 is different, Zagorka clarified for Capital. The production process follows traditional brewing stages, after which it undergoes an additional process of precise alcohol separation using specialized equipment. In this way, the product's characteristic taste and aroma profiles are preserved.
Approximately 1.3 million euro of the funds are earmarked for specialized equipment, including a vacuum rectification column. The project also includes investments in infrastructure and product storage facilities.
Part of the investment is for the construction of a new, third photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 786.5 kWp, located on rooftop and ground areas at the brewery,
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World: Diageo cutting staff in some parts of its business by up to 30%
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Diageo is cutting staff in some parts of its business by about 20% to 30% as new chief executive Dave Lewis pushes deep overhead reductions to improve performance at the world’s largest spirits company, according to three people familiar with the plans, Vinetur reported on July 22.
The cuts mark one of the clearest signs yet of how aggressively Lewis is moving after taking over in January. He arrived at a difficult moment for the maker of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness owner-linked drinks brands, with weaker spirits demand, especially in the United States, weighing on sales and investor confidence. Lewis is expected to present his broader strategy at an investor day on August 6.
According to two of the people, Lewis gave the order for lower overhead spending during a meeting with Diageo business leaders in Edinburgh in the company’s fiscal fourth quarter, which ended in June. One person said a group of about 100 senior leaders is expected to end up 20% to 30% smaller once the restructuring is complete. Another said one large regional business unit is cutting between 25% and 30% of its staff.
That same person said Lewis also ordered overhead reductions of up to 40% in some
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Nigeria: Tiger Beer targeting growth in Nigeria’s beer market
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Drink maker Tiger Beer is targeting growth in Nigeria’s beer market with a refreshed product offering, updated visual identity and changes to its lager profile as consumer preferences continue to evolve, The Punch reported on July 22.
The brand, owned by Nigerian Breweries Plc, has introduced a new version of its lager featuring a smoother taste profile, reduced bitterness, lighter mouthfeel and cleaner finish, while retaining the characteristics associated with Tiger Beer.
The product update also includes redesigned packaging with a new die-cut label and refreshed visual elements as the company seeks to strengthen its position in Nigeria’s competitive beer market.
Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries Plc, Maria Shadeko, said the changes reflect shifts in consumer expectations and the evolving role of beer in social occasions.
“Consumers today are becoming more intentional about the experiences they choose. We are seeing growing interest in products that deliver refreshment while fitting naturally into social occasions. The refreshed Tiger responds to those changing preferences while remaining true to the brand’s identity,” Shadeko said in a statement.
The move comes as beverage companies adjust their strategies to changing consumption patterns, with consumers increasingly considering factors such as taste, quality and overall experience when making purchasing decisions.
Nigeria’s
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USA: Alcohol sales continue to weaken in July
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U.S. alcohol sales continued to weaken in early July, even as spirits and prepared cocktails held up better than wine and beer, according to new NIQ tracking data for the four weeks ended July 11, Vinetur reported on July 22.
Total alcohol sales reached $9.3 billion in the period, down 2.6% from a year earlier. Case volume fell more sharply, dropping 4.7% to 184.2 million cases. The figures point to a market where consumers are still buying, but often in smaller quantities, and where some categories are proving more resilient than others.
Prepared cocktails posted the strongest performance among major alcohol segments. Dollar sales edged up 0.3% from a year earlier, while case volume declined 4.8%. That gap between revenue and volume suggests pricing and mix continue to support the category even as unit demand softens. Premixed drinks have benefited from convenience and from their fit with summer drinking occasions, which remain important drivers during the warm-weather months.
Spirits also showed relative strength. Dollar sales were down 2.4% in the four-week period, while volume fell 3.9%, though NIQ separately described spirits volume at down 3.4% in a later breakdown of the same period. In either case, spirits declined less than total alcohol and
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South Korea: South Korea tightens alcohol labeling rules for whisky, soju and beer
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South Korea’s National Tax Service has revised a notice governing the manufacture, equipment and labeling of alcoholic beverages, adding clearer use-category marking rules for some of the country’s biggest beverage segments, including whisky, diluted soju and beer, Vinetur reported on July 22.
The updated notice, issued as NTS Notice No. 2026-24 and dated July 21, revises the broader order-delegation rules on the manufacture, facilities and labeling of alcohol. The agency posted the measure on Wednesday. The rules apply to alcohol manufacturers and importers when they make, store, move and report prices for alcoholic beverages, and they set requirements tied to raw materials, quality, equipment, quantities and trademark use.
A central change concerns how alcohol must be labeled by intended use. Under the revised text, alcoholic beverages are divided into three use categories: domestic use, entertainment restaurant use and liquor tax-exempt use. Manufacturers must place the use designation on the main label, while importers may place it on either the main label or a secondary label.
For whisky and other alcoholic drinks subject to RFID controls, as well as diluted soju and beer, the notice requires labels to carry either “domestic use” or “liquor tax-exempt use.” For other categories of alcohol, the rule requires
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Colombia: World Cup makes beer sales soar
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Beer sales in Colombia during the World Cup soared. Colombia’s run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup did more than unite millions of fans behind the national team while it lasted — it also transformed shopping habits across the country, sending beer sales soaring and boosting demand for snacks, prepared foods, televisions, and even air conditioners, Colombia One reported on July 22.
According to figures released by Colombian retail chain Olimpica S.A., every match played by the Colombian national team generated a significant spike in consumer spending compared with a typical day in June. The strongest growth was recorded in beer sales, which surged by as much as 460% during Colombia’s Round of 16 match.
The retailer reported that alcoholic beverage sales in general increased by more than 100% during each of Colombia’s five World Cup matches, highlighting how football continues to drive consumption during major international tournaments. The largest jump came during the knockout-stage clash, when sales in the alcoholic beverages category climbed 259% compared with an ordinary June day.
Beer was by far the standout product. Sales increased 221% during Colombia’s opening match, 285% in the second game, 132% in the third, and 310% during the fourth match before peaking with
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Australia: Corona shifts to 330ml bottles as consumer preferences change
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Asahi Beverages has updated the bottle size and recommended retail price for Corona in Australia to better align with shifting consumer preferences, the Drinks Trade reported on July 20.
The Mexican beer, which is owned by AB InBev and distributed by Asahi Beverages in Australia, will now be sold in 330ml bottles in Australia instead of the 355ml size, with the RRP also reduced so that consumers won’t pay any more per 100ml.
This is aligned with the broader international beer category in Australia where over half are now sold in 330ml bottle sizes or less.
Corona Marketing Manager Marc Slater said: “Corona remains the same crisp, refreshing beer Australians love. The size of Corona bottles in Australia is changing, largely in response to changing trends, which are seeing Australian beer drinkers increasingly mindful of their alcohol consumption and cost of living concerns.”
The 7 per cent reduction in liquid means each bottle will contain 1.2 standard drinks, down from 1.3.
Marc Slater says the RRP of a case will come down “by at least the same amount”, better positioning the leading Australian beer brand to meet shifting trends.
“People are looking for brands that offer value, choice and formats that suit different occasions. The move
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Brazil: Ambev launches new alcohol-free beer containing 10 grams of protein
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Ambev has raised the stakes in the premium beer segment—the industry’s crown jewel—with the launch of a new alcohol-free beverage containing 10 grams of protein, Spaten Pro. It’s the first protein-enriched beer AB InBev has developed anywhere in the world. According to Daniel Wakswaser, Ambev’s vice president of marketing, the move is part of the group’s broader push to create new occasions for consuming beer beyond bars and weekend get-togethers, Valor International reported on July 23.
The premium beer market and its subcategories—alcohol-free, gluten-free, lower-calorie—have drawn growing attention from the brewing industry. Premium beers accounted for about 4% of sales volumes in Brazil in 2010; last year, the segment topped 25%.
By contrast, Brazil’s total beer production fell 8.85%, to 15.688 million hectolitres. The decline mainly reflects weaker performance among mass-market brands, which have struggled as Brazilian consumers tighten household budgets. The figures come from the 2026 Beer Yearbook, published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) in partnership with the National Beer Industry Association (Sindicerv).
Wakswaser said health and wellness have become an increasingly important trend in the beverage industry, pointing to products such as Guaraná with added fiber and beers with lower alcohol content or no gluten as part of
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Barley News
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Australia: Barley crop estimate remains at 14.8 mln tonnes
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Clearer skies are allowing fertilizer applications to proceed, as Australia’s barley crop development remains generally very good. Some light frost in the south-east had
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Argentina: Barley crop forecast unchanged though drier conditions allow considerable progress in seeding
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Somewhat drier conditions have allowed considerable progress in barley seeding in Argentina, but barley crop’26 is going in later than normal, RMI Analytics said
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Whisky News
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India: United Spirits reports 51.6% rise in Q1 profit
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United Spirits, Diageo's India unit that distributes Johnnie Walker and Antiquity whiskies, reported a 51.6% rise in its first-quarter profit on July 22, boosted
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