UK: Concerto breeders excited about its approval for malting in France Spring malting barley variety Concerto has been accepted onto the French Barley Malt and Beer Committee list adding an additional export marketing opportunity for growers, Farmers Weekly Interactive reported on . . . get full article 17 June, 2011
South Africa: Heineken seeing ‘absolute’ sense in Brandhouse joint venture with Diageo Heineken NV’s drink making and sales joint venture with Diageo Plc in South Africa “makes absolute sense” as a selected project to boost growth, Chief Financial Officer Rene Hooft Graafland . . . get full article 17 June, 2011
World: Analysts forecast another season of tight supplies and high prices of all food products The May crop estimates of USDA and IGC are almost alike, and they are quite optimistic. The Canadian "Agriweek" writes that official reporting agencies tend to be cautious with their . . . get full article 17 June, 2011