Feed barley potential rises on the back of demand for malt barley in China
A growing thirst for beer in China is opening opportunities for Australian barley growers to increase their exports. (more…)
Euromonitor: Japanese Beer Manufacturers Prepare for Potential Change in the Liquor Tax
For the first time in the last decade, the Japanese mid-priced lager segment posted positive growth in 2015. Although it was only a slight increase, at 0.3% in volume terms, this indicates that Japan’s beer market has started to shift gradually. The category’s growth in 2015 was mainly driven by a successful new launch, writes Euromonitor International. (more…)
China. Prices for beer in a glass bottle went 4.5% up during the year
According to the monitoring data for 36 major cities in China, in June 2016 as compared to June 2015, retail prices for beer in a glass bottle of 650 ml went 4.5% up to 7.02 yuan for a liter. (more…)
Vietnam government may withdraw all capital from Sabeco, Habeco
VietNamNet Bridge – Officials of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) have said that the State will either own less than 50% of charter capital or withdraw all capital from two giant beverage corporations Sabeco and Habeco. (more…)
Pentair introduces new Keg Monitor
Pentair has launched the Haffmans Keg Monitor, type KEG 2.0 that offers significantly improved handling through a Windows-based PC-program and simplified data transfer compared to its predecessors and similar products available on the market. (more…)
China. Zhujiang investing 1.8 bln yuan into constructing entertainment complex at old brewery location
Modern youth of China needs new and interesting places of entertainment. So, by 2019 Zhujiang Brewery (Pearl river) is planning to spend 1.8 bln yuan to construct an entertainment complex at an old brewery location. So how will the youth’s dream be fulfilled? (more…)
India. Bihar government reneges on its promise to allow liquor export: Firms
The liquor manufacturing units have accused the state government of reneging on its promise to give them permits to export their products outside Bihar. There are three breweries in the state owned by Molson Coors Cobra, Carlsberg India and United Breweries, all located in Patna. (more…)
Myanmar. Carlsberg leads petition against draught beer crackdown
Representing around 4500 bars and restaurants, Carlsberg Myanmar plans to send a petition to the government by the end of August, in protest against a recent crackdown on serving draught beer without the right papers, a company spokesperson said. (more…)
“place2beer”—drinktec 2017 provides process solutions for “large” and “small” brewers
The brewing industry is more varied than ever before. On one side, large corporations are increasingly working to establish the beer as the global beverage. On the other side, there are creative craft brewers as well as small- and medium-sized brewers who compete with wine with their specialties not only in trade journals and feature articles, but also in shopping baskets. (more…)
Vietnam. Beer production dynamics in May slowed down.
The published report on the industry and trade in Vietnam discusses moderating growth rate of beer production during in the first five months of 2016. (more…)