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Government of Canada Supports Chelsea & Co Microbrasserie’s Project by Funding Equipment Acquisition

Supporting manufacturing businesses contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, on behalf of the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today announced a repayable contribution of $200,000 for Chelsea & Co Microbrasserie (a Gainsbourg Microbrasserie business). This CED support…

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Industry Trends and Forecasts for the Global Craft Beer Market to 2030

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global craft beer market which was USD 2.77 billion in 2022, would rocket up to USD 7.02 billion by 2030, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. Market Overview Craft beer, crafted predominantly by small, independent breweries, is…

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Patina Brewing Co. Launches “Beer For Life” Membership Program –  Introducing the Friends of Patina

Patina Brewing Co., a premier craft brewery and Southern BBQ restaurant, is offering local beer enthusiasts, “Beer for Life”. This ground-breaking program enables Tri-Cities craft beer connoisseurs an opportunity to join an exclusive lifelong community, the Friends of Patina, for a one-time membership of $999, plus tax. Friends of Patina is a comprehensive program designed…

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Canadian Craft Brewers Association Applauds The Start of Excise Tax Modernization to Support Small Brewers

The Canadian Craft Brewers Association and the Coalition of Canadian Independent Craft Brewers welcomes the news that craft breweries will receive a significant excise tax reduction on their first 15,000 hectolitres of production. This change acknowledges the urgency to support Canada’s smaller breweries, which represent over 20,000 industry jobs, according to a recent Economic Impact…

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Packaging Is Driving The Growth of The Craft Beer and Spirits Market, According to a Recent PMMI White Paper

In a recent white paper titled Craft Beer and Spirits: Success Through Packaging, published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.  The fastest-growing materials utilized in the craft beer and spirits sector through 2027 are expected to be metal, glass, and liquid cartons. This is in response to customer desires for ready-to-drink, e-commerce,…

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Abstrax Hops Unveils Quantum Brite: Transforming Brewing with Revolutionary Hop Extracts

Abstrax Hops is excited to announce the launch of Quantum Brite, a revolutionary, patent-pending hop extract that is already transforming the brewing industry. As an emerging leader in innovative brewing solutions, Abstrax Hops has developed Quantum Brite to offer an unparalleled, true-to-type, water-soluble hop extract that has been built entirely for aroma, not alpha acids,…

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Canadian Craft Brewers Association Applauds House of Commons Committee on Finance’s Recommendation to Support Small Brewers

The Canadian Craft Brewers Association and the Coalition of Canadian Independent Craft Brewers welcomes the recommendation of the House of Commons Committee on Finance (FINA)’s recommendation in the 2024 pre-budget report. This recommendation recognizes the urgency to support Canada’s smaller breweries, which represent 20,990 industry jobs, according to a recent Economic Impact Study conducted by…

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Alaska Airlines Expands Its Selection Of Premium Beverages With Co-Branded IPA

The ‘Cloud Cruiser,’ a co-branded IPA that is now offered 30,000 feet or higher in select lounges, is the result of the collaboration of two well-known Pacific Northwest businesses. Alaska Airlines is already offering its first-ever house brew, a unique craft beer made just for the airline by Seattle-based Fremont Brewing. Alaska’s newest IPA will…

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The Institute Of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) Launches Its First Dry Hopping Short Course

This course gives brewers the knowledge and techniques essential for producing exceptional dry hopped beers. The Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD), the most widely recognised provider of technical education in the brewing industry, has launched a brand new self-assessed and on demand technical course – Dry Hopping. The Dry Hopping course is the latest…

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Foodtastic Inc. Completes Acquisition of Archibald Restaurants

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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