Tim Sheahan

App Can Help People Reduce Their Alcohol Intake

A free smartphone app, Drink Less, can help people who would benefit most from reducing their alcohol consumption to do so successfully, according to a large randomised controlled trial led by UCL researchers and involving University of Bristol academics. The study, published in eClinicalMedicine and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research…

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Beer Market Size in US to Grow by USD 24.15 Billion from 2022 to 2027, Technavio

The beer market in US  is set to witness a significant surge in the coming years, according to a recent report forecasting its growth from 2023 to 2027. The report suggests that the market size is estimated to increase by a whopping USD 24.15 billion during this period, with a forecasted Compound Annual Growth Rate…

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Ag-West Bio Invests in IntelliYeast, a Startup Helping Craft Brewers Brew Better Beer

Ag-West Bio is pleased to announce a recent undisclosed investment into IntelliYeast Laboratories Inc., a Saskatchewan-based biotech company that develops and commercializes yeast with optimized performance to brew better craft beer. IntelliYeast CEO Christopher Eskiw is also a researcher at the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources. He and co-founder Nicole Shoaf have…

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Nudging the Public’s Thirst for Draught Alcohol-free Beers Could Significantly Reduce Alcohol-Associated Harms

Making alcohol-free beer more widely available on draught in pubs and bars may help people switch from alcoholic to alcohol-free beer, a new study published in Addiction today [21 March], has found. Pubs and bars taking part in the University of Bristol-led trial saw an increase in sales of healthier non-alcoholic draught beer. In partnership…

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Indoor Hops Cultivation in Spain

It’s a cold, foggy morning outside the warehouse in northwest Spain, but inside it’s toasty, with LED lights tricking 360 hop plants into thinking it’s late August. These robust climbing plants, atop an impressive network of cables and wire, are in full bloom and adorned with delicate papery-green hops, which are highly valued for contributing…

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Technology Detects Microbes that Lower Beer Quality

Brazil’s favourite alcoholic beverage, beer, is expected to get much better soon thanks to molecular biology. Beer is consumed all year round in Brazil. Researchers at the Mogi das Cruzes, metropolitan São Paulo, Brazil-based startup EasyOmics are developing a system that detects the presence of microorganisms that can taint the flavour and aroma of beer…

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What Makes Canadian Beer So Appealing to Americans

American consumers still have a soft spot for Canadian beer. North American goods have made a warm and welcoming transition south of the border, bringing with them everything from niche releases to well-known mainstream names. Particularly in areas like Ohio, New England, and other upper midwestern regions. Why is it the case? The persistence of…

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Muschicraft: World’s Most Illegal Beer Challenges Unequal Gender Laws Worldwide

To spotlight global gender injustice in an eye-catching way, independent feminist craft beer brand Muschicraft has brewed up a new beverage called The Most Illegal Beer. This ale intentionally breaks laws from over 50 countries around the world – simply because it was made by women.  Despite many advances in women’s rights in recent years,…

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Non-Alcoholic Beer Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast (2024-2031)

Market Overview: The Global Non-Alcoholic Beer Market is estimated to reach at (CAGR) of 4.5% during the forecast period of 2023-2030. This growth trajectory is propelled by the increasing awareness of the health benefits associated with non-alcoholic beer consumption compared to traditional alcoholic beverages. Market Trends: Consumers’ growing awareness of health benefits drives the adoption…

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Bevcraft Expands Into Canada

Following the acquisition of a struggling firm’s assets, Bevcraft Group has brought the Canadian digital print manufacturer Solucan in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, back to life. Bevcraft is a Mullingar-based specialty canner of craft beverages, specializing in digital can printing, mobile and static canning, lab testing, and can distribution services. The Quebec plant will become the eighth…

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