Prince Edward Island’s finance minister agrees that the government has to reform its alcohol laws. Before the P.E.I. assembly, a question about the rules limiting the presence of families with young children in venues that serve alcohol when live entertainment begins was brought up. Finance Minister Jill Burridge was informed by Liberal MLA Robert Henderson…
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Discover the rise of adult non-alcoholic drinks and their impact on the beverage industry. Explore key trends, market dynamics, and emerging demographics driving this shift. Learn about the leading companies, strategic insights, and forecasts that highlight the market’s evolution and opportunities for growth. Moderation, mindful drinking, “zebra striping”, dry venues, retailers and events – non-alcoholic…
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the removal of trade barriers across the two jurisdictions. “Now is the time to take strong action to strengthen trade across Canada,” Moe said. “Our province remains committed to removing restrictive barriers that limit the flow of…
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The winners of the 2025 Canadian Brewing Awards were announced last Saturday June , during an awards gala in Vancouver, British Columbia. This year’s Best of Show winner was awarded to Irori (a Peated Scotch Lager) from Godspeed Brewery Inc. in Ontario, which also captured a gold medal for this year’s Smoked Beer category. The…
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HERITAGE B is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to sell THIELMANN, a world leader in the manufacture of stainless steel containers, to the IRESTAL Group, one of Europe’s foremost companies in the processing and distribution of stainless steel. This transaction represents a strategic milestone for all parties involved, ensuring the continued…
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The Government of Saskatchewan announced changes to the markup structure for beer to encourage small and medium-sized breweries to grow their production levels. As part of these changes, markup rates for most production levels were reduced to create a more gradual ramp for small and medium-sized breweries as production volume increases. The limit for qualifying…
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When compared to our American neighbours, one of the things that Canadians are most proud of is the quality of our beer. Langley’s Dead Frog Brewery is the latest Canadian brewery to create a patriotic new beer in commemoration of the maple leaf, Safeeya Piran has this story below. -#- SOURCE: Global NewsPHOTO CREDIT: Dead…
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Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100% grower-owned global hop supplier, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Riel as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. A longtime community member and owner of Double ‘R’ Hop Ranches, Riel brings a wealth of Board experience, industry knowledge, and a shared passion for sustainability, innovation,…
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Curious about how local water quality could affect your next happy hour? Researchers at RTI International, an independent scientific research institute, just published a new study in Environmental Science & Technology showing that the presence of “forever chemicals” in municipal water gets into the beer production process — and the beer itself. The Environmental Science…
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The no/low-alcohol market has enjoyed robust growth in the past few years, cementing its place as an area of significant opportunity for beverage alcohol, and one of increasing sophistication as well. Moderation trends and demographic shifts have driven the long-term growth of no/low-alcohol around the world, but as the category matures and product quality…
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