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Base Currency: Euro
on April 30, 2025
Base Currency: US Dollar
on April 30, 2025
      1 EUR = 1.1392 USD
1 EUR = 0.8496 GBP
1 EUR = 1.5767 CAD
1 EUR = 1.7788 AUD
1 EUR = 162.1520 JPY
1 EUR = 6.4287 BRL
1 EUR = 93.5202 RUB
1 EUR = 8.2916 CNY
      1 USD = 0.8777 EUR
1 USD = 0.7457 GBP
1 USD = 1.3841 CAD
1 USD = 1.5613 AUD
1 USD = 142.3550 JPY
1 USD = 5.6434 BRL
1 USD = 82.0963 RUB
1 USD = 7.2787 CNY


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April 30, 2025
French Barley/Malt
Crop 2024
Bulk
EUR/T %
2RS Malting Barley (FOB Creil) 225.00-227.00 up2.26%
6RW Malting Barley (FOB Creil) 211.00-213.00 up2.91%
Feed Barley (FOB Creil) 193.00-195.00 up7.18%
2RS Malt (FOB Antwerp) 569.00-571.00 up1.09%
6RW Malt (FOB Antwerp) 552.00-554.00 up1.35%
French Barley/Malt
Crop 2025
Bulk
EUR/T %
2RS Malting Barley (FOB Creil) 244.00-246.00 up0.82%
6RW Malting Barley (FOB Creil) 228.00-230.00 down1.29%
Feed Barley (FOB Creil) 182.00-184.00 down4.19%
2RS Malt (FOB Antwerp) 589.00-591.00 up0.42%
6RW Malt (FOB Antwerp) 569.50-571.50 down0.64%
German Malting Barley
Crop 2023
Bulk
Ex Farm
EUR/T %
Average Malting Barley Price nq  
-No change; upPrice increase; downPrice decrease versus last publication.

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Top Industry News


Brewery news World: Carlsberg reports a ‘solid’ start to the year but warns of US tariffs potential impact ...Click here
Brewery news China: Tsingtao Brewery sees improved performance in Q1 2025 ...Click here
Brewery news USA: US craft brewers adapting to new normal, Brewers Association says ...Click here
Brewery news Vietnam: Vietnam the market to focus on, instead of boosting export, Sabeco CEO says ...Click here
Brewery news UK: Independent breweries fighting for survival against global breweries in the UK, report says ...Click here
Brewery news Georgia: Beer market expected to maintain robust growth in 2025 ...Click here

Barley news EU: Grain production set to bounce back, European Commission says ...Click here
Barley news Australia: Grain crops forecast remains upbeat ...Click here


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Barley news Denmark & China: New export agreements with China creates new prospects for Danish malting barley ...Click here
Barley news France: Condition of wheat and barley crops better than last year, farm ministry says ...Click here
Brewery news USA, TX: Thirsty Planet Brewery getting ready to open in downtown San Marcos ...Click here
Brewery news USA, MA: Boston Beer expects $20-30 mln extra costs due to tariffs this year ...Click here
Brewery news Romania: Craft brewer Ground Zero reports 25% increase in first-quarter sales ...Click here

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These Days in Business History


28 April
1686 - 1st volume of Isaac Newton's "Principia" published
1989 - Argentina, hit by rocketing inflation, runs out of money
2001 - Dennis Tito becomes the first space tourist by paying $20 million to fly on a Soyuz mission to the International Space Station

29 April
1813 - Rubber is patented
1910 - The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the People's Budget, the first budget in British history with the expressed intent of redistributing wealth among the British public
1913 - Swedish engineer Gideon Sundback of Hoboken patents all-purpose zipper
1953 - The first U.S. experimental 3D television broadcast showed an episode of Space Patrol on Los Angeles ABC affiliate KECA-TV
1977 - British Aerospace forms

30 April
1506 - Philip of Bourgondy and England sign trade agreement
1925 - Automaker Dodge Brothers, Inc is sold to Dillon, Read & Co. for US$146 million plus $50 million for charity
1939 - NBC inaugurates its regularly scheduled television service in New York City, broadcasting President Franklin D. Roosevelt's N.Y. World's Fairopening day ceremonial address
1939 - NBC/RCA 1st public TV demo with Franklin D. Roosevelt at opening of New York World's Fair
1995 - Sun Microsystems launches Java, the universal Internet programming language that brings "white space" and greater interactivity to millions of websites and Internet users

Agenda

April 2025:
28 - 01 May: Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America 2025 (Indianapolis, USA)
28 - 30: 27th Annual International Beer Strategies 2025 (Prague, the Czech Republic)

May 2025:
01 - 01: World Beer Cup 2025 (Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA)
06 - 06: The Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards 2025 (Melbourne, Australia)
08 - 11: Wiener Bierfest 2025 (Vienna, Austria)
12 - 13: European Malt Supply Summit 2025 (Paris, France)
13 - 15: International Beer Strategies Conference 2025 (Prague, the Czech Republic)
16 - 18: Cerveza Mexico Expo 2025 (Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico)
16 - 17: Copenhagen Beer Festival 2025 (Copenhagen, Denmark)
18 - 20: EBC Symposium 2025 (Budapest, Hungary)
26 - 01 June: Budapest Beer Week 2025 (Budapest, Hungary)

June 2025:
10 - 11: IGC Grains Conference 2025 (116 Pall Mall, London, UK)
13 - 14: Tallinn Craft Beer Weekend 2025 (Tallinn, Estonia)
16 - 18: VLB Africa Brewing Conference 2025 (Maputo, Mosambique)
20 - 22: Mondial de la Biere 2025 (Montreal, Canada)

July 2025:
03 - 04: The CIBD Sustainability in Brewing Conference 2025 (Nottingham, UK)
18 - 19: London Craft Beer Festival 2025 (London, UK)

August 2025:
05 - 09: Great British Beer Festival 2025 (Birmingham, UK)
07 - 09: VIETFOOD & BEVERAGE - PROPACK VIETNAM 2025 (Saigon Exhibitions and Conventions Center, 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, District 7, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam)
13 - 15: Brewing Summit 2025 (Palm Desert, CA, USA)
22 - 23: Beervana 2025 (Wellington, New Zealand)

September 2025:
04 - 06: Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival 2025 (Stockholm, Sweden)
13 - 14: Bruges Beer Festival 2025 (Bruges, Belgium)
15 - 19: Drinktec 2025 (Munich, Germany)
20 - 05 October: Oktoberfest 2025 (Munich, Germany)
27 - 29: Whisky Live Paris 2025 (Paris, France)

October 2025:
09 - 11: The Great American Beer Festival 2025 (Denver, USA)
16 - 17: Brew Asia 2025 (Bangkok, Thailand)

November 2025:
04 - 06: Brussels Beer Challenge 2025 (Belgium)
10 - 12: 15th Iberoamerican VLB Symposium Brewing & Filling Technology (Parana, Brasil)
13 - 15: Drink Technology India 2025 (Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India)

December 2025:
03 - 05: Drink Japan 2025 (Makuhari Messe, Japan)

March 2026:
24 - 26: RMI Global Conference 2026 (Lisbon, Portugal)

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MaltMalt News Malt


Malt newsUSA: Malted rice offers new hope for US farmers
A fresh opportunity is brewing for U.S. rice farmers, thanks to an ancient process with a modern twist. Researchers found that malting rice, like ...More info on site



BreweryBrewery News Brewery


Brewery newsWorld: Carlsberg reports a ‘solid’ start to the year but warns of US tariffs potential impact
Danish brewer Carlsberg reported on April 29 a "solid" start to the year in China but warned that U.S. tariffs could affect both consumer ...More info on site


Brewery newsChina: Tsingtao Brewery sees improved performance in Q1 2025
Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited reported on April 28 earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

For the first quarter, the company ...More info on site


Brewery news USA: US craft brewers adapting to new normal, Brewers Association says
The Brewers Association, the trade association representing America’s small and independent breweries, delivered its annual state of the industry address on April 30.

The address was given by Bart Watson, in his new role as the Association’s president and CEO, a position he has held since January 6, 2025, though he has given the address in recent years as the Association’s chief economist. Watson’s strong economic background and data-driven analysis is annually one of the highlights for attendees of the Craft Brewers Conference, being held this year in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In his address, Watson reiterated the Association’s previous report that craft breweries in America produced 4.0% less beer in 2024 than in 2023 and for the first time since 2005, the Association recorded more breweries closing—524—than opening—430.

Despite this, 43% of breweries increased production volume in 2024, indicating that difficulties were not universal and that it is possible to thrive in the current climate. Watson noted that breweries making non-beer beverages—hard seltzer, ready-to-drink cocktails, flavored malt beverages or cider, for example—were more likely to have shown growth.

The hardest hit segment of the industry was the smallest breweries—those brewing less than 500 barrels per year—which collectively produced 9.5% less beer in 2024 than ...More info on site


Brewery newsVietnam: Vietnam the market to focus on, instead of boosting export, Sabeco CEO says
Vietnam, among the countries with largest beer consumption, is the market that Sabeco focuses on, instead of boosting exports, said its CEO Lester Tan ...More info on site


Brewery newsUK: Independent breweries fighting for survival against global breweries in the UK, report says
The UK’s independent breweries are facing “heavy headwinds” with nearly half making “survival” their main goal, according to a new report, The Drinks Business ...More info on site


Brewery news Georgia: Beer market expected to maintain robust growth in 2025
Beer consumption in Georgia is increasing year by year. The market has grown by about 15% over the past three years, Commerstant.ge reported on April 28.

The highest growth in demand for the beverage was recorded in 2022. Corporate Affairs Director of Efes Georgia attributes this to the influx of migrants into Georgia. Nikoloz Khundzakishvili believes that the market will maintain robust growth in 2025 to 2%.

"The beer market grew by about 1-1.5% last year compared to the previous year," he said.

“Similar growth was seen in 2023. In 2022, we experienced extraordinary growth by about 11% that was caused by migration, afterwards in 2023 and 2024, the so-called natural growth was recorded. When the economy grows, the demand for these types of goods also increases.”

“Over the past three years, beer consumption has grown by about 15% that is a very good indicator given the current economic situation, purchasing power and the situation in the country as a whole. In our view, demand is expected to increase by 1.5-2% in 2025. This is a normal process when economy grows," Nikoloz Khundzakishvili points out.


Brewery news USA, TX: Thirsty Planet Brewery getting ready to open in downtown San Marcos
Thirsty Planet Brewery will open in the former Aqua Brew spot in downtown San Marcos, Community Impact reported on April 28.

Founded by Brian Smittle in 2010, the brewery was previously located on South Congress Avenue in Austin. That location closed shortly after it opened in 2023. Since then, Thirsty Planet has been brewing some of its beers at Austin Beerworks and offering them in local bars and grocery stores.

Thirsty Planet’s beers include Thirsty Goat Amber, Buckethead IPA, Yellow Armadillo Wheat and Fat Bat Hazy IPA. The new location will be the brewery’s production facility and tasting room.

The space will also feature an outdoor beer garden, kid- and pet-friendly areas, TVs and speakers. They are also looking to partner with local restaurants for food options.


Brewery news USA, MA: Boston Beer expects $20-30 mln extra costs due to tariffs this year
Boston Beer Co., the maker of Samuel Adams beer, Truly hard seltzer and other drinks, says the extra costs due to tariffs this year will be between $20 million and $30 million, MassLive reported on April 29.

The big driver of those costs is the aluminum Boston Beer Co. uses for its cans.

“In terms of tariffs, we’re still identifying what is actual policy and what is posturing and what looks like a long negotiation,” said CEO Michael Spillane on an earnings call last week. “So we’re being very thoughtful and very focused internally on, if we need solutions, we have them ready. We’re assessing the marketplace to see what kind of pricing tolerance there would be and we’re constantly looking at findings internally.”

The challenges with potential tariffs come on top of negative market trends in beer and other alcoholic beverages. Hard seltzer sales were down 5% for the first quarter of 2025, and beer sales were weaker than expected.

Chairman Jim Koch called today’s slow decline in beer consumption “the new normal” amid consumers’ health considerations and competing markets such as cannabis.

Boston Beer Co. has adjusted to the market challenges in part by turning to drinks with higher alcohol content. That includes ...More info on site


Brewery news Romania: Craft brewer Ground Zero reports 25% increase in first-quarter sales
Ground Zero, one of Romania’s leading craft breweries, reported a 25% year-on-year increase in sales for the first quarter of 2025, marking its tenth anniversary against a backdrop of market stabilization and rising interest in premium products, Business Review reported on April 29.

Founded in 2015, Ground Zero introduced the India Pale Ale (IPA) style to Romania, helping to spur the growth of Romania’s craft beer market by attracting a community of enthusiasts and supporting the emergence of other independent brands.

“In 2015, Ground Zero brewed the first IPA made in Romania, paving the way for authentic craft beer in the local market. Since then, we have remained committed to brewing without enzymes, additives, or industrial shortcuts, adhering strictly to natural fermentation processes using real malt, real hops, pure water, and yeast,” said Cosmin Timbuș, shareholder at Ground Zero.

Following a decline in Romania’s total beer market in 2023, 2024 has seen volume stabilization while the craft segment continued to gain ground among urban consumers. Although craft beer still accounts for a modest share of overall consumption, the trend toward refined tastes and premium products points to the segment’s growth potential.

Amid these trends, Ground Zero has focused on expanding its portfolio carefully, responding ...More info on site



BarleyBarley News Barley


Barley newsEU: Grain production set to bounce back, European Commission says
The April edition of the European Commission’s winter, spring and summer crop production outlook was released last week, with the yield estimates for total ...More info on site


Barley newsAustralia: Grain crops forecast remains upbeat
A large portion of Australia’s winter cropping area, which includes wheat and barley, is well-positioned for strong harvests heading into the 2025-26 marketing year, ...More info on site


Barley newsDenmark & China: New export agreements with China creates new prospects for Danish malting barley
Denmark has secured new food export agreements with China, significantly expanding access for barley, fish, and horse feed, UkrAgroConsult reported on April 28.

The deals ...More info on site


Barley news France: Condition of wheat and barley crops better than last year, farm ministry says
According to the state agency FranceAgriMer, as of April 21, the condition of wheat and barley crops was better than last year, UkrAgroConsult reported on April 25.

The share of winter soft wheat crops in good and very good condition is 74%, which is more than on the same date last year (63%), but less than in 2021-2023.

76% of winter durum wheat crops are now in good and very good condition (67% a year earlier), 70% (66%) of winter barley crops and 845 (73%) of spring barley crops.


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