The Mexican government has announced that it won’t allow Constellation Brands to proceed on building a massive, partly-built $1.5 billion brewery on the border town of Mexicali after residents rejected it in a referendum. Public protests have increased over recent months in opposition to the breweries use of water. The brewery was projected to… Read More…
Brewdog Rebrands
Nearly 15 years after launching its first IPA and spearheading the craft beer movement in the UK, Brewdog has completely rebranded its packaging. Brewdog consumers will also get a chance to own a share of the business if they trade in 50 empty beer cans. More here.
Hong Kong Brewery Brews up CBD Beer
The use of CBD in any food or drink product, including alcohol, is illegal in the U.S. And even though the potential health benefits of CBD are getting more recognition these days, in most Asian countries it is still seen as a drug and somewhat taboo. But it is legal. And a new start-up, is… Read More…
AB InBev Buys Fourth Canadian Craft Brewery
AB InBev isn’t just focused on U.S. craft breweries to bring into its fold. Labatt Breweries of Canada, a division of Anheuser Busch InBev has just acquired Banded Peak Brewing in Calgary, the fourth craft brewery acquisition in the last five years by AN InBev. More details here
EU – Craft spirits and Beer business zone returns at Prowein 2020
Global drinks exhibition Prowein will host a dedicated zone for craft spirits and beer businesses once again when it returns to Düsseldorf in March. Via The Drinks Business
Boycott of Japanese beer in South Korea
Boycott of Japanese beer sees shipments to South Korea plunge to zero Exports of Japanese beer to South Korea, the domestic industry’s biggest overseas market last year, fell to virtually zero in October as Korean consumers shunned products from their Asian neighbor amid a dispute over wartime history. Via Japantimes
Carlsberg Develops ‘Paper’ Beer Bottle
Carlsberg has unveiled two new research prototypes of its Green Fibre Bottle, the world’s first ‘paper’ beer bottle made from sustainably-sourced wood fibers. The container is both 100% bio-based and fully recyclable. The Copenhagen, Denmark brewery, which was founded in 1847, said that they have two new research prototypes, both which use an inner… Read More…
Brewers to Include Ingredient Information on Labels in Europe
Members of the brewing industry association Brewers of Europe have committed to adding ingredients and calorie counts to all beer labels within the next three years. The agreement is voluntary is not part of a government requirement. A total of 37 signatories, including 25 national brewers’ associations, put their name on a “memorandum… Read More…
Do Political Beer Brands Work? Maybe (Not)
Scottish brewer Brewdog has released a beer called ’Hello My Name Is (Unelected) Boris’ to protest the Prime Minister’s decision to suspend parliament. But even though Johnson’s political move has been almost universally condemned, consumers’ reactions haven’t been all that positive. James Watt, CEO and founder of Brewdog, said in an article in… Read More…
Founders Sells Majority Share to Mahou
Founders Brewing Co., Michigan’s largest brewery, Founders Brewing Co. as announced that it will sell majority ownership to its Spanish brewing partner, Mahou San Miguel Group. Mahou, which previously purchased a 30% stake in the company in 2014 will now own 90%. Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers, who co-founded Founders in 1997, will each… Read More…
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