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Small Beer Brew Co certified B Corp
Bermondsey-based brewer Small Beer Brew Co. is now certified as B Corporation, an international accreditation that recognises commitment to a more sustainable and responsible way of doing business.
Made for Drink expands into Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Cook stores
Gourmet snack provider, Made for Drink, will be expanding into the aisles of 500+ Sainbury’s stores, 300+ Waitrose stores and the entire Cook estate from 1 December 2019.
Heineken opens new production facility in Mexico
Heineken Mexico has built its largest bottling plant worldwide, in Meoqui in the state of Chihuahua in the north of the country, after taking over the brewery in 2017 and investing €400 million.
Cobra Beer relaunches Cobra Zero
Following the launch of Cobra Beer’s new visual brand identity in April 2019, the brand has relaunched its 0% alcohol offering, Cobra Zero, complete with a new liquid.
Montelektro and 8Sigma team up to develop MES solution for breweries
Two Croatia-based companies, Montelektro and 8Sigma have together developed a software solution that will meet specific requirements of the modern brewing industry.
Carlsberg issues progress on Green Fibre Bottle
The Carlsberg Group has issued an update on its journey to create the Green Fibre Bottle, the world’s first “paper bottle” for beer. Made from sustainably sourced wood fibres, it is both 100% bio-based and fully recyclable.
JF Hillebrand undergoes rebrand and outlines future growth plans
JF Hillebrand, a global logistics provider to the beverage industry, has rebranded and streamlined its affiliated companies for an enhanced customer experience in its 175th year.
Sidel presents filling solutions at Brau Beviale
At this year’s BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, taking place 12-14 November, Sidel (Booth 223, Hall 7a) will showcase solutions for beer lines, looking at designing, building and maintaining advanced performance throughout the production assets’ entire lifecycles.
Zagorka partners with Ball for limited edition cans
Bulgarian beer brand, Zagorka has launched two limited-edition cans featuring art by two Bulgarian artists, in association with can manufacturer Ball Corporation.
Craft beer market to see significant growth in next decade
Fact.MR’s recent study on the craft beer market shows that the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% in the forecast period 2019-2029.
Beer created from surplus bread from National Bakery School
The National Bakery School, at London South Bank University (LSBU) has embarked on a sustainable brewing partnership with two local brewing companies – Toast Ale and Orbit Beers.
Kellogg’s to upcycle discarded cereal into beer
Kellogg’s has teamed up with Salford brewery, Seven Bro7hers, to turn its ‘less-than-perfect’ Rice Krispies and Coco Pops into beer.
Beers brewed using vertical farming
Microbrewery Lab Culture, has partnered with vertical farming company, Vertivore, to produce a range of eco-friendly and vegan specialty beers.
Student beer hits Waitrose shelves
A group of university students are celebrating after a beer they came up with as a business project has been selected for sale by Waitrose & Partners.