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Heritage B Signs Agreement to Sell Thielmann to Irestal

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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Yakima Chief Hops Launches Cryo Fresh™, the New Frontier in Fresh Hop Brewing

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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PFAS and Beer: RTI Study Reveals Drinking Water as Primary Source of Contamination in Brewing

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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Sennos Secures $15 Million to Disrupt the Fermentation Industry with AI-Powered Precision

The funding will bring the world’s most advanced sensing, analytics, and automation platform to more markets, transforming how industries from brewing to biofuels manage complex processes Sennos, a leader in AI sensing, analytics, and automation for the fluidics and fermentation industries, today announced the close of $15M in funding. The round was led by TomEnterprise,…

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Ford Government Stands Up for Local Craft Beer; Lower Taxes will Help Sector Grow and Create More Jobs

Tax reform in 2025 Budget will reduce craft brewers’ taxes by 50% As the voice of craft brewers in Ontario, the Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB) applauds the historic tax changes in today’s 2025 Budget that will provide immediate relief for over 340 locally-owned breweries in every corner of this province while outlining a path for…

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Alfa Laval Optiwia™: New Plug-And-Play Technology for Centrifuges Achieves Up to 70 Percent Water Savings

Alfa Laval Optiwia™is changing the game in the brewing and beverage sectors by optimizing the efficient use of process water. This innovative solution was developed in response to our customers’ drive to lower the environmental impact of their operations. It can be easily retrofitted to separators, resulting in water savings of up to 70 percent….

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ZA Hops Revolutionizes Craft Brewing with Premium South African and Slovenian Hops

ZA Hops, a leading supplier of premium hops for craft brewers, is making waves in the brewing industry by offering a unique selection of hops sourced from the rich terroirs of South Africa and Slovenia. Known for their high-quality hops and commitment to innovation, ZA Hops has become a trusted partner for craft breweries looking…

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Discover Lallemand’s New Limited Release Series and Northern IPA Yeast

Lallemand Brewing is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Lallemand Brewing’s newest line of brewing yeasts, the Lallemand Limited Release Series. Lallemand Brewing Limited Release Yeast Series Under the trusted umbrella brand LalBrew®, this series promises the same high standards of quality, repitchability, and technical support that you have come to expect. Each strain…

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Online Only Auction – Big Rock Brewing – Wednesday April 23

Big Rock Brewery in Toronto, Canada – the complete 10-BBL Brewhouse and Tanks –has recently closed at the Liberty Village, Toronto, location ONLY. All Brewery & Restaurant Equipment at this Liberty Village location will be sold at Auction. Bidding will end on Wednesday, April 23,10 am CT.  Founded in 1985 by Ed McNally, Big Rock…

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New Seam Analysis Product Line Launched

A new “cutting-edge” seam analysis product line, designed to meet the quality and budgetary needs of craft beverage producers has been launched. Manufactured by Innovus Engineering, the comprehensive system includes a lightweight beverage seam saw, a seam inspection camera, SeamVision software, a seam thickness gauge, and a countersink depth gauge. Recognising the lack of affordable,…

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