Uganda. Nile Breweries extends tree planting to Kabale town
Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Uganda’s leading beer maker, has extended its tree planting drive dubbed ‘Green Towns Project’ to Kabale town, said a company statement. (more…)
“Viking Malt” September Barley Report
Lithuania Barley harvesting is finished and about 20-25 % of malting will be downgraded to feed quality because of high proteins and rain damages. Average results of samples received: Protein 11.6%; Screenings above 2.5 mm 89.9% Germination 96.1% Lithuania will not be self sufficient with crop11- the shortage is expected to be about 20000 MT. Finland Estimated 80-90 % of the total barley is harvested. In the south of Finland (malting barley areas) the figure is even higher. Average yield for the barley is estimated to be 3400 kilos per ha. Estimated quantity of malting barley will be 300-310 000 tons. Due to low screenings and high protein levels acceptance percentage for the malting barley will be around 60 %. Finland will be self sufficient with malting barley and there is also a surplus volume to be exported if the quality is acceptable. Sweden Harvest in general is proceeding very slowly. Harvest normally starts at first in the south and then moves north. This year harvest of malting barley started at the same time in the whole country and harvest is still going on in both parts of the country. Most regions in the grain producing part of Sweden had 150-200%…
Finns consider diluting drinks to cure alcohol hangover
The research was conducted jointly by the Finnish government Government Institute for Economic Research (VATT), the Health and Welfare Institute, the University of East Finland and Sweden’s Karolinska Institute. (more…)
US. New craft brewery opens in Richmond
Two local entrepreneurs have opened a new craft brewery in Richmond 10 years after they were inspired by an Aussie home brew. (more…)
Smaller, lower quality barley crop in west Europe
* Feed wheat replacing barley in German livestock rations
* Maltsters may have to accept lower quality supplies (more…)
SABMiller to launch Foster’s bid after skirmish
* SABMiller prepares to publish formal bid
* Foster’s shares below SABMiller bid price
* Foster’s says SABMiller claim “frivolous and petty”
* SABMiller says pleased has clarity on Foster’s debt
* Foster’s books deferred tax asset of A$447.5 mln (more…)
San Miguel Says to Stay Listed After Ang Says Brewer May Be Taken Private
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) pledged to remain a publicly traded company, a day after President Ramon Ang said it was considering going private because disclosure requirements were hampering acquisition plans. (more…)
Guinness Is Going After The US Beer Market With The Launch Of Its New Black Lager
Diageo, makers of famed stout brand Guinness, is trying to make a big splash in the jam-packed US beer market with the entry of its latest product, Guinness Black Lager. (more…)
Heineken to invest 400 mln euros in Congo over 5yrs
* Seeks to upgrade Bralima brewery, build new one
* Sees strong growth potential in Congo beer market (Adds quotes, details) (more…)
Zimbabwe’s beer market poised for growth, says Renaissance
Renaissance Capital is bullish about the future of the beer industry in Zimbabwe, and has advised investors to buy the shares of Delta Corporation, the country’s largest brewer. (more…)