Tap rivals in brew-hahah
Canadian beermaker Labatt Breweries said it may take legal action against the National Hockey League after it gave rival brewer Molson Coors an exclusive beer sponsorship deal. (more…)
Brewer SABMiller sees steady growth for Africa
Multinational brewer SABMiller (SAB.L) (SABJ.J) sees volume growth of 8 percent a year in Africa, its regional head said on Tuesday, as demand is expected to continue growing on the continent. (more…)
US. Brewers Association Predicts Record-Breaking Participation in 2011
The Brewers Association-the national non-profit association representing the majority of today’s U.S. breweries, and publishers of CraftBeer.com-will celebrate American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) May 16-22, with local events held nationwide. (more…)
Statement of the Beer Institute, the Brewers Association and the National Beer Wholesalers Association on USDA Dietary Guidelines
Today, the Beer Institute, the Brewers Association and the National Beer Wholesalers Association released the following joint statement on the USDA Dietary Guidelines: (more…)
Russia takes first step to curb strong beer sales
Russia has passed an early reading of a bill aimed at restricting sales of strong beer in a move that could hit brewers for a second time following a hike in excise duties last year. (more…)
Molson Coors Employees Vote For Contract
Unionized Molson Coors employees in Montreal have voted 75 percent in favour of a seven-year collective agreement with the beer maker. (more…)
Mythos Brewery targets export growth in US, England
Greece’s Mythos Brewery, a subsidiary of Denmark’s Carlsberg, is aiming at boosting exports this year by 40 percent year-on-year in a bid to offset falling volume sales at home arising from lower consumption and a drop in tourism arrivals. (more…)
Erdinger Alkoholfrei Beer a sports drink for athletes
A BAVARIAN brewmeister is touting its no-alcohol beer as the latest sport drink for athletes, handing it out at the finish line of sporting events and touting its regenerative benefits (more…)
Russia. Summary of Baltika’s performance in 2010
2010 was a unique year for the Russian brewing industry. At 1 January 2010, the excise duty on beer with 0.5-8.6% ABV was raised by 200%. Baltika minimized the volume impact from the substantial excise duty increase through our pricing strategy of gradual price increases throughout the year, recovery of the market dynamics in the second half of 2010. (more…)
UK. Younger drinkers ‘turning to ale’
Sales of ale – traditionally favoured by older drinkers – are soaring among younger men and women, according to a retailer. (more…)