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Australia: Diageo sells Starward whisky stake back to founder
Starward Whisky founder David Vitale has fully acquired the Australian distillery, returning the brand to founder-led control. The acquisition marks the conclusion of the involvement of Diageo, which had held . . .
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31 January, 2026
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USA, MD: Frederick’s Idiom Brewing Co. to permanently close
Idiom Brewing Co. has announced it will permanently close, bringing an end to its seven-year run in Frederick’s craft beer scene, The MoCo Show reported on January 30.
In a message . . .
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31 January, 2026
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The Netherlands & Central America: Heineken completes acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail business
Heineken N.V. announced on January 30 the completion of its acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses, following the receipt of all regulatory and corporate approvals.
With immediate effect, Heineken starts . . .
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31 January, 2026
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USA, NC: Edward Teach Brewing to close its doors after more than eight years in business
Edward Teach Brewing announced it will close its doors after a little more than eight years in business, WWAYTV3 reported on January 30.
In a message posted to supporters, the brewery . . .
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31 January, 2026
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Kenya: East African Breweries report strong operating performance in H1 of FY2025/26
East African Breweries Plc (EABL) reported strong operating performance in the first half of its 2025/2026 fiscal year. The company posted a net profit of 11.2 billion shillings ($86.8 million), . . .
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30 January, 2026
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China: Carlsberg agrees to divest from brewing joint venture in Tibet
Carlsberg has agreed to divest from a brewing joint venture in Tibet after two decades, following years of confrontations and complications with its Chinese partner, Nikkei Asia reported on January . . .
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30 January, 2026
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India: United Breweries launches Kingfisher Smooth in Karnataka
United Breweries Ltd (UBL) announced the launch of Kingfisher Smooth in Karnataka to expand Kingfisher’s presence in the mainstream strong beer segment, India Info Online reported on January 29.
The launch . . .
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29 January, 2026
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USA: American Malting Barley Association releases annual variety list
The American Malting Barley Association has added ABI Montana to its annual list of recommended varieties for growers for the upcoming crop year.
The list provides farmers with guidance . . .
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29 January, 2026
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South Korea: Leading brewer Hitejinro says operating profit was down 17.3% last year
Hitejinro said on January 28th that on a consolidation basis, last year's operating profit was 172.1 billion won, down 17.3% from the previous year (208.1 billion won).
Revenue was 2.4986 trillion . . .
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29 January, 2026
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