The Brewers of Europe elects new President

24-Sep-2020 - The Brewers of Europe has elected Mr Lasse Aho, CEO of Olvi plc, as the new President of The Brewers of Europe, succeeding Mr Pavlos Photiades. Addressing The Brewers of Europe General Assembly, Mr Aho said: “This is both an extremely proud and a very humbling moment for me, knowing that my ...

Carlsberg brands win at the World Beer Awards 2020

23-Sep-2020 - Several Carlsberg brands have taken podium places in this year’s World beer awards. 2,200 entrants from 50 countries participated this year and a smashing 23 awards were awarded to Carlsberg Group brands from all over the world. The two strongest performers were Grimbergen and HK YAU. A quick ...

HEINEKEN enters the Peruvian beer market

Peru is one of the largest beer markets in South America

14-Sep-2020 - Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) today announced it is entering the Peruvian beer market through the acquisition of local beer brand Tres Cruces and the incorporation of its local operating team in Lima. HEINEKEN aims to build a diverse portfolio in Peru consisting of local beer brands, complemented with ...

Heineken beer has been brewed using 100% green energy

Since last month, all Heineken beer for the Dutch market has been brewed completely green

04-Sep-2020 - With Heineken® Netherlands’ mission to be fully circular by 2030, the beer brand has taken another sustainable step. Since July this year, all Heineken beer for the Dutch market has been brewed using 100% green energy. Since 2010, the brewer has been working on its global sustainable ambition ...

Molson Coors expands into Nicaragua with Miller Lite

The deal marks the first significant step by Molson Coors into Nicaragua

13-Aug-2020 - Miller Lite will expand into Nicaragua this year as part of a multiyear agreement signed this week between Molson Coors Beverage Co. and Nicaragua’s largest brewer, Companía Cervecera de Nicaragua S.A. Under the licensing deal, Managua-based CCN will brew, market and distribute the Original ...

Fat Tire Amber Ale Becomes America’s First Certified Carbon Neutral Beer

New Belgium CEO urges Congress to take up climate action in economic stimulus

12-Aug-2020 - New Belgium Brewing announced today that their flagship Fat Tire Amber Ale is the first nationally distributed beer to earn carbon neutral certification in the United States. In addition, New Belgium Brewing is committing to make its entire business carbon neutral by 2030. Fat Tire’s carbon ...

Brewers can profit from the home baking boom

Sustainability is the natural benefit of upcycling spent grains

15-Jul-2020 - Social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak compelled home-bound consumers to develop new at-home food and drink habits. While some adults honed their at-home bartending skills, others turned to baking. The rise in home baking creates a new audience for brewers to target with baking ...

C&C Group Appoints Heineken Executive David Forde As CEO

09-Jul-2020 - C&C Group Plc (CCR.L), a premium drinks company, announced Thursday the appointment of David Forde as Group Chief Executive Officer. Forde, who is currently with beer and cider brands producer Heineken, will join C&C at the latest in early 2021. Further, C&C announced the appointment of Patrick ...

Topping-out ceremony at Carlsberg’s new Water Recycling Plant in Denmark

ZERO carbon footprint, ZERO water waste

30-Jun-2020 - The Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen celebrated Carlsberg’s topping-out ceremony at the plant that will make the brewery the first in the world to virtually eliminate water wastage. Following screening and evaluation by Carlsberg’s Integrated Supply Chain, ...

Carlsberg: limited edition champions cans

Carlsberg is launching a can for Liverpool FC fans in 25 countries across the world

29-Jun-2020 - Carlsberg is celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League title win by launching a limited edition ‘champions can’ for fans in25countries across the world. The limited-editionpackagingsees Carlsberg switch its iconic greencolourtoLiverpool FC’s equally iconic red.The Champions ...