The Hertfordshire-based GABA Labs introduced Sentia, a spirit, last year. It mimics the effects of alcohol but, importantly, is alcohol-free. The beverage’s development team, directed by Professor David Nutt, a former government drug czar, has now disclosed intentions to expand its product line in 2024, adding sparkling wines and non-alcoholic beers. The products from GABA…
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With a long and reliable history, barley is one of the first commonly produced grains in Canada and is a valuable supplier to the brewing sector. Canuck barley is a national success story, recognized by brewers across the world for its dependably excellent quality. But with Canada’s already high beer taxes about to rise, we…
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When making a purchase, customers may notice a change in the price of alcohol starting on April 1. Starting in April, the federal “alcohol escalator tax” will rise by 4.7%. According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, the federal excise tax on beer, wine, and spirits will cost taxpayers countrywide an additional $100 million over the…
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Bill Shufelt, the CEO and co-founder of Athletic Brewing Company, spoke with Katie Greifeld on “Bloomberg Markets.” According to Shufelt, his company is in the non-alcoholic brewing business for the long run and has a solid base. SOURCE: BloombergPHOTO CREDIT: BloombergVIDEO CREDIT: Bloomberg
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The premier brand in the restaurant business, Foodtastic Inc., is happy to report that its acquisition of Archibald Restaurants has been completed successfully. With the acquisition of the well-known restaurant chain based in Quebec, Foodtastic Inc. has expanded its portfolio and reached a major milestone in its growth and expansion path. Following the completion of…
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Beer Canada welcomes the Government of Ontario’s decision to freeze the Ontario Beer Basic Tax for at least two years, until March 1, 2026. “The decision today by Ontario Finance Minister Bethlenfalvy to freeze Ontario beer taxes until at least 2026 is fabulous news for brewers of all sizes, consumers and our hospitality and tourism partners”…
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Rahr Corporation, a family-owned, global supplier of specialty and premium products in the food and beverage industry, has announced plans to combine its Rahr Malting Co. and BSG business units, including all operations and commercial activity, creating a new business unit, RahrBSG. Effective today, this new business will be led by CEO, Willie Rahr, President,…
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A carbon footprint calculator has been created to help small craft brewers identify the scale of their carbon emissions. Developed by a research team led by the University of Leeds, the freely available calculator – which can be downloaded as an Excel document from the figshare website – will enable breweries to see how sustainable their operations…
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FlavorSum, a North American flavor producer, completed construction and opened a 35,000-square-foot expansion at its Kalamazoo, Michigan, facility. The increased footprint enhances the site’s emulsion, extraction, and warehousing capacity and includes investment in process automation to increase efficiency, quality, and safety. The on-site Innovation Center’s pilot plant has new UHT and HTST processing capabilities that support…
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The Annual Canadian Brewer’s Choice Awards (CBCAs) brought down the house with a spectacular conclusion at the dazzling Awards Presentation Dinner Event held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Hosted for the first time at the historic and charming Pillar & Post Hotel in the heart of one of Ontario’s prettiest towns, Niagara-On-The-Lake, the event was…
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