The Association of German Hop Growers (AGHG) has launched a label for brewers to display their use of hops from the famous Hallertau hop-planting region in Bavaria.
Further growth is expected for PET packaging in the beer sector, predicted Sidel when BeverageDaily.com caught up with company’s executive VP of engineering and material handling, Marc Aury, at Brau Beviale earlier this month.
SABMiller has envisaged a “Marginal Survival” scenario for 2030 whereby breweries are located on ships so beer makers can move with people and resources and away from natural or man-made catastrophes.
Enzymes can help brewers in emerging markets take full advantage of local crops and therefore cut costs, protect the environment, and support local communities.
A sensor that quickly and accurately measures dissolved oxygen in beer products has been launched by the Process Analytics arm of Swiss firm Mettler Toledo.
Regionally made craft beer brands are retaining national and even global importance to some of the world’s largest brewers, as the industry raises concerns over possible declines in sales, say brewers' groups.
Consumer preference for seemingly innovative, locally sourced foods and drink is also influencing the European beer market, with a renaissance in craft label brands potentially offering some optimism in the economic downturn.
As the UK beer industry continues to threat over falling consuming spending amidst the economic downturn and increased taxation of alcohol, local cask or real ales could be helping to curb wider sales falls, suggest news reports.
As a growing number of brewers commit themselves to playing up the sourcing and quality of grains in their products, one multinational producer suggests the scheme could be rolled out globally in the future.
SABMiller says it will further sink its teeth into the Romanian beer market by acquiring a 72 per cent interest in Transylvania-based brewer Bere Azuga.
Brewers should be free to price their products competitively to protect themselves in the current economic downturn, though must ensure they are not discouraging moderate consumption, says a European brewers group.
MillerCoors has become the latest brewer to bow to pressure from authorities after voluntarily agreeing to reformulate its caffeinated beer products amidst wider national crackdowns on stimulant beverages.
While beer makers’ use of box and draught tap packaging are hardly new innovations, some manufacturers hope new developments in these technologies may help capture consumer interest in the sector.
Out of the many innovations and products vying for attention at last week’s Emballage packaging fair in Paris, one manufacturer of a new thermoform filling technology claims it can cut out the need for cutting in plastic beverage cans.
European beer exporters risk being squeezed out of the US market as Americans increasingly turn away from well-known European brands in favour of locally produced ‘craft’ beers.
This week, Coca-Cola announces a Monster deal to boost its energy drink presence, imported beers are on the rise in the US and a British MP lends his support to a Viking beer.
The Guinness brewery in Dublin is used to dealing with large numbers of tourists on a daily basis, though was yesterday inundated with grain farmers angry over the company’s payments for their grains.
The Miller Brewing Company will not be following in the footsteps
of rivals by reformulating its caffeinated alcohol brands in the
US, claiming the products are fully compliant with regulatory and
labelling guidelines in the country.
Brewers can now reduce the risk of having to replace lost, stolen
and misplaced beer kegs that can significantly push up their costs,
according to the manufacturer of a new traceability solution for
the industry.
This week, PepsiAmericas reports profit success following
developments in emerging markets, Adnams launches a green beer in
the UK, and InnoBev US forum plans to open its doors.
In the latest briefs, Heineken steps up its presence in Algeria,
The C&C Group continues to be hit by a weak UK cider market,
and Foster's goes brand mad by extending an exclusive deal to push
Corona Extra in Australia.
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA), a major soft drinks producer in Australia
and Asia, has acquired the country's Bluetongue brewery brand to
extend its premium beer focus in a bid to further diversify its
revenue stream.
Herb and fruit infused beers are set to become a major growth
category for brewers facing dwindling sales of ale, according to
the manufacturer of a new range of natural flavours.
SABMiller has today received the support of Koninklijke Grolsch's
management to move ahead with a proposed €816m acquisition of
the Netherlands-based brewer's operations.
Rounding up the beverage business this week: Coca-Cola Enterprises
and Anheuser Busch continue to increase profits against cost
difficulties, while Japanese brewer Asashi takes steps to protect
itself from declines in its native beer...
Anheuser Busch yesterday denied claims by environmental
organisation Greenpeace that batches of its beer, including the
flagship brand Budweiser, contain genetically modified (GM)
materials.
The manufacturer of a new brewing enzyme claims its latest
innovation will shake up beer production in Europe, by cutting the
time and cost of processing.
Dutch brewer Royal Grolsch hopes it can extend its in Australia's
burgeoning imported beer market through a new distribution
partnership in the country.
Diageo's Guinness brand received a boost yesterday as its attempt
to go green paid off amidst growing uncertainty over the future of
the beverage and its famous Dublin-based production plant.
Solar panels, a roof made of plants and a plan to become carbon
neutral have scooped UK brewer Adnams a top environment award,
providing another example of how the drinks industry can tackle
climate change.
Vinamilk, one of Vietnam's leading dairy companies, is to team up
with global brewer SABMiller as its looks to enter the country's
dynamic beer market.
SABMiller, the international brewer, has said it will invest $170m
in a new brewery in Russia as the firm continues to profit from
demand for premium beer in the country.
SABMiller's China joint venture, China Resources Snow Breweries,
has agreed to buy the remaining shares in a business based in
China's south-western Sichuan province, strengthening its foothold
in an undeveloped region of...
Asia's elite are drinking more wine, champagne and imported beer as
their growing spending power makes them increasingly important for
the luxury goods industry.
More disappointment in the mainstream US beer sector was offset by
the World Cup effect in Europe and continued gains in emerging
markets, brewer SABMiller has announced.
Packaging giant Rexam has gained its first foothold in India,
signing a local joint venture that plans to supply cans to the
country's promising beer market.
International brewer SABMiller said it had signed a joint venture
deal with Coca-Cola Amatil to import, market and distribute premium
beer brands in Australia.
Britain's ale brewers are looking to reconnect with consumers by
providing tasting notes alongside pints of their beer, a tactic
they say has already worked wonders for wine.
