Species conservation through the art of brewing

Research shows suitability of the whiskered brome for beer production

27-Jul-2023 - The whiskered brome (Bromus grossus) is an ancient cereal species that is known to have been cultivated and used as a food resource as early as the Bronze Age. Today, however, it is threatened with extinction. In joint research work, the University of Bayreuth, the Bezirkslehrgut Bayreuth and the ...

Heineken® celebrates its 150th birthday

The Good Times Index measures Heineken® 's contribution to the feeling of a good time among its consumers.

26-Jul-2023 - Heineken® is celebrating its 150th birthday and with it not only an international success story, but also a new milestone: to mark the anniversary, Heineken® is introducing the "Good Times Index", making Freddy Heineken's famous motto "I don't sell beer, I sell Gezelligheid" measurable for the ...

Risk of forced labor is widespread in U.S. food supply, study finds

25-Jul-2023 - Animal-based proteins, processed fruits and vegetables, and discretionary foods such as sweeteners and coffee contribute most to overall risk of exploitative practices, according to researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Eliminating forced labor is a vital starting ...

San Francisco-based company that pioneered craft beers open to buyout from employees

25-Jul-2023 - Anchor Brewing is open to a purchase offer from its employees but warned that time is running out as the 127-year-old trailblazer of craft beers prepares to cease operations, the San Francisco company said in a statement over the weekend. Spokesman Sam Singer confirmed Saturday that Anchor ...

DIAGEO PM: The new Gordon's Pink 0.0%

24-Jul-2023 - Following the highly successful launch of its non-alcoholic alternative Gordon's 0.0% in 2021, DIAGEO, one of the world's largest producers of premium spirits, is continuing its success as a series: Starting in July 2023, the new Gordon's Pink 0.0% variety will be available to retailers. Its ...

HEINEKEN appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

11-Jul-2023 - Heineken announces that James Thompson, Chief Commercial Officer, will leave HEINEKEN on 31 December 2023. After turning 60 earlier this year, James has decided now is the time to retire from full-time executive work. His last day as Chief Commercial Officer will be 31 August 2023, and he will ...

Science in the kitchen

26-Jun-2023 - Take four brilliant physicists who specialize in fluid mechanics and put them in the kitchen. Give them pots, pans, basic foodstuffs, and a bottle of champagne. Add a COVID-19 pandemic, a pinch of boredom, and a handful of good ideas. Stir, wait, and voilà - you have a "delicious" publication ...

Maß beer at the Wiesn becomes more expensive - many tents take 14.50 euros

26-Jun-2023 - The measure of beer at the Munich Oktoberfest is once again becoming more expensive: The range this year is between 12.60 euros and 14.90 euros. Many tents take 14,50 euro, as from one on Thursday presented overview of the department for work and economics resulted. On average, guests have to put ...

BrauBeviale 2023 with strong programme

New in the supporting programme: “Logistics Lounge” – for all current topics in the logistics chain

26-Jun-2023 - BrauBeviale 2023 is in the homestretch around five months prior the opening: The complete process chain of the beverage industry is once again present in the exhibitor list. The supporting programme, too, paints a strong picture of what is currently happening in the industry. Visitors will once ...

Breweries still under high cost pressure

Inflation and weak consumer sentiment hit the industry

21-Jun-2023 - The brewing industry continues to be under massive cost pressure. Even though energy prices have stabilized and are declining at a high level, and supply bottlenecks have recently become less frequent, costs still represent an immense burden. According to a survey by the German Brewers' ...