Tag: Beer

Carlsberg Poland trials DS Smith Round Wrap packaging for beer ranges

Multinational packaging company DS Smith has collaborated with Carlsberg Poland to launch the trial of its Round Wrappackaging solution. The DS Smith Round Wrap, which incorporates Arcwise technology, is currently being trialled by Carlsberg Poland across its Carlsberg, Garage, and Somersby beer product ranges. The multipack packaging solution is fully recyclable and is expected to […]

Heineken “suspends” Vietnam brewery amid falling beer sales

Heineken has decided to “temporarily suspend” one of its breweries in Vietnam against a backdrop of declining beer sales in the country. The site, located in Quang Nam in central Vietnam, is one of six Heineken has in Vietnam. According to the Dutch giant, the brewery has the smallest capacity of its factories in the […]

Falling beer demand, crushing glut putting a chill on Eastern WA hop crop

Washington hop growers are dramatically curtailing production amid a crushing glut and chilling demand for both craft and commercial beer. In the language of the hop industry, growers “strung” about 33,000 acres in 2024. That was a 15% drop from the year before, which was already reduced by 10%, according to figures released this month […]

German rail service benefits as beer goes down a treat with Euro fans

Polish fans arrive at Altona station on a special soccer train during the UEFA EURO 2024. Germany’s rail service is benefiting from the thousands of football fans from all over Europe who have travelled to the country to watch Euro 2024 matches and are ordering snacks and drinks on trains as they head from one […]

Great New Mexico Beer Festival is a one-stop shop of local craft brews

Jun. 20—More than 20 New Mexico breweries will converge at Balloon Fiesta Park for a celebration of local craft beer. The Great New Mexico Beer Festival takes place on Saturday, June 22, at Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE. Doors open at noon for early access ticketholders and 1 p.m. for general admission […]