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Hygienic design makes process technology safer and more efficient (more…)
Carlsberg Group became 100% owner of Baltika Breweries
On November 28 the procedure of compulsory redemption of shares of Baltika Breweries has been completed after which the Carlsberg Group owns 100% of Baltika Breweries. (more…)
SABMiller says a minimum price for alcohol will hit low-income, responsible drinkers
The introduction of a minimum price for alcohol will unfairly hit responsible drinkers in low-income families, while doing nothing to change the drinking habits of problem drinkers, SABMiller plc, one of the world’s leading brewers, said today (Wednesday 28 November 2012) in response to the launch of the consultation on the UK Government’s alcohol strategy. (more…)
Criticism of S.Korean beer
South Korean beer makers are furious over an Economist magazine article saying their beers are inferior in taste to those of North Korea. (more…)
UK. Minimum price plan to cut drinking
Ministers have unveiled plans for minimum alcohol prices in England and Wales, which could spell the end for cheap high-strength beer and cider as well as a ban on multi-buy offers in supermarkets and off-licences. (more…)
Tsingtao scales up beer operations in China’s bustling Henan province
In this guest article, Jacob de Lichtenberg, head of Aktiefokus China, gives BeverageDaily.com readers the lowdown on Tsingtao Brewery’s plans to build a brewery in Henan province, where beer production is booming. (more…)
UK: Mitchells & Butlers FY profits flat in “challenging” UK
FY operating profits flat at GBP297m (US$476.5m)
Net sales edge up by 3.3% to GBP1.86bn
Restaurant, pub group expects economic environment to remain “challenging” (more…)
US. Milton officials approve Dogfish Head’s expansion plan
US based Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s 26,661ft? expansion plan to its existing facility has received Milton officials’ approval. (more…)
Brewers’ sponsorship helps drive economy – football chief
The head of Europe’s professional football leagues has warned that moves to keep brewers out of sports sponsorship would be “a step in the wrong direction”. (more…)
US. Craft brewers turn to local ‘wet hops’ for special beers
Lakefront Brewery, Sprecher Brewing, Central Waters Brewing, Bull Falls Brewery and South Shore Brewery have joined forces to market a limited run of beers using freshly harvested “wet hops” grown in Wisconsin. (more…)