Jessica Mason

Zimbabwe government praises Ingwebu Breweries’ PET progress The Zimbabwe government has commended Ingwebu Breweries for its US$2.5 million investment into its new aco-friendly packaging plant.

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Bature Brewery taps into Nigeria’s US$7 billion beer sector Nigerian beer producer Bature Brewery is doing what it can to dissuade consumers from buying big beer and instead move to independent brands.

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AB InBev sees sales fall in China and Brazil AB InBev has seen sales take a nosedive in its second-quarter due to reduced demand across Brazil and China.

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Adnams has also just hired a new CFO too, which could show the business is addressing an urgent need to find a way out of its current fiscal situation. Good move, hopefully. 🤞

Firebrand boosts capacity to meet ‘upward trend’ for Cornish lager Cornwall’s Firebrand Brewing Co has installed two new 7,500 litre fermentation vessels to boost brewing capacity to meet demand for its beer.

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Champion Breweries sees revenue boost and makes eco plans Nigeria’s Champion Breweries has declared how it has increased its revenue and also revealed its future sustainability plans.

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Greene King makes a £42 million investment into its estate Pub company and brewer Greene King has invested almost £42 million into 130 of its pubs and restaurants in the first six months of the year.

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This alcohol-free mood-boosting beer reduces social inhibitions Gaba Labs has released a two alcohol-free beers that work with the brain’s receptors to offer greater social ease. Jessica Mason reports.

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Industry slams ‘hospitality zones’ plan calling it ‘tokenistic’ The hospitality industry has vocalised its collective dismay in response to the government's newest intiative on how to save the sector.

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Oakham leads the way with ‘solar-powered’ beer Peterborough-based Oakham Ales has debuted its first beer made using power from its new rooftop solar panels.

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Heineken shows 7.4% profit growth Heineken’s 2025 half year results have shown “solid” operating profit growth with the business expecting more positivity throughout the year.

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AMAZING!

Penalties not tense in the slightest…

Cask ‘the most authentic beer’ says Ossett Brewery Yorkshire’s Ossett Brewery and sister company Salt are championing cask ale as part of its new era of beer leadership.

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The price of a Premier League pint to surpass £10 by 2037 The price of a pint of lager at Premier League stadiums and the exact season each will hit the £10 mark has been revealed by new data.

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Cheers! 🍻@rogerprotz.bsky.social

The highs and lows of the US craft beer industry US craft breweries have suffered closures and declines, yet nearly half of brewers insist they’re seeing growth. Jessica Mason reports.

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Anspach & Hobday jumps on the salt and beer trend www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/07/ansp... @teamdb.bsky.social

Iron Maiden fans can now drink Trooper on draught at home Iron Maiden’s beer Trooper, which has sold more than 40 million pints worldwide, is now available on keg with PerfectDraft beer machines.

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Harvey’s Brewery acquires intangible assets of Brighton Bier Lewes-based Harvey’s Brewery has bought the trademarks, recipes and intangible assets of its south coast neighbouring brewery Brighton Bier.

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What will happen to the Truman Brewery? The future of London’s historic Truman Brewery will be decided by Tower Hamlets Council next week. But its fate is being fought by locals.

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Guinness ice cream hits the US Diageo has teamed up with Van Leeuwen in the US to launch a chocolate chunk French ice cream made with Guinness.

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The radler and shandy trend is ready for lift off The trend for lengthening beers into a shandy or a radler has been assisted by the rise of the no-and low category. Jessica Mason reports.

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The beer styles all countries should be brewing right now What are the upcoming beer styles brewers should consider producing next if they want to hit the trends head on? db finds out.

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Pint-sized pub cat named Hobgoblin seeks new home A special rehoming appeal for a six-month-old cat that was rescued from a pub in Rotherham has been launched by the RSPCA.

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Asahi gives boost to women’s sport with Pub Pledge Asahi is calling upon UK pubs and venues to help make women’s sport more visible, celebrated, and accessible with its latest initiative.

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Lovely few days of beer. Tasted it all. Hugged my friends. Weary but very happy.

I’m on oud bruin. So to speak.

I would rather drink a radler than a zero-alcohol beer. There, I said it.

Oh, God yes. Hours ago. And a nap. And a hug.