Canada. Beer industry exempt from new food-allergen labelling rules
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced revised food-labelling rules Monday which shield the beer industry from new allergen-label regulations. (more…)
American Dietetic Association: Craft Brew Trend Brings New Attention to the Benefits of Beer
While red wine is often touted as the heart-healthy libation, more evidence is showing beer has a great deal of nutrition and health-promoting qualities as well, according to an article published in the Winter 2011 issue of the American Dietetic Association’s member publication, ADA Times. (more…)
New keg washing and racking machine goes compact
KHS has developed a compact keg washing and racking machine for small and medium sized brewers and other beverage makers. (more…)
Europe: „Malting barley is significantly undervalued“
„Malting barley is significantly undervalued“ summarizes Michael Fleischer, CEO of the Hamburg/Germany based trading house Grainexx, the current market conditions in Fridays issue of agricultural journal “Agrarzeitung”. (more…)
“Kvas Taras” is a leader of Ukrainian kvas market
According to AC Nielsen data the market share of TM “Kvas Taras” at the year end 2010 made up 41.7 % by value and 34.1 % by volume. Compared to 2009 the brand strengthened its position by 15 % by value and by 12.1 % by volume. (more…)
Mexico’s FEMSA posts higher Q4 profit
Giant Mexican beverage and retail company FEMSA (FMSAUBD.MX) (FMX.N) said on Friday quarterly profit climbed, boosted by higher sales at its expanding network of convenience stores and its stake in Dutch beer company Heineken. (more…)
SABMiller to Build $100 Million Brewery in Southe Eastern Nigerian City
SABMiller Plc, the world’s second- largest brewer by volume, plans to build a $100 million brewery in Nigeria’s southeastern city of Onitsha within two years, an official said. (more…)
Thailand: Costs, beer weigh on ThaiBev’s full-year profits
Chang beer sales rise, but ThaiBev says division still in red
Higher selling costs and ongoing losses in beer pinned back ThaiBev’s profits in 2010, despite a strong rise in sales. (more…)
Russia. Parliament backs beer sales restrictions
Russia’s Parliament has backed a bill that will define beer as an alcoholic beverage for the first time, in a move that could prompt further sales restrictions for brewers. (more…)
SABMiller May Face Coca-Cola Amatil Payout in Any Foster’s Bid
SABMiller Plc, the world’s second- largest brewer by volume, may need to include its Australian partner Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. or negotiate a buyout of their venture if it bids for Foster’s Group Ltd. (more…)