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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In addition to crafting inventive craft beers, Cindy Blair and Harold Kuret have been successful in creating a one-of-a-kind guest experience at Steel Wheel Brewery since its founding in 2018. This experience includes multiple dining options, educational courses, and an opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in farming and agricultural history. The couple would later…
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Molson Coors Beverage Company is set to captivate Canadian beer lovers with the arrival of Madrí Excepcional this February. Having achieved immense success in the United Kingdom since its debut in 2020, the European-style lager is now positioned as Molson Coors’ most triumphant brand launch in recent decades. Frederic Landtmeters, President of Molson Coors Canada,…
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The Fredericton Craft Beer Festival is thrilled to announce the upcoming Down East Brewing Awards, set to take place during the festival. With an impressive panel of industry professionals, brewers, and certified judges, the awards aim to celebrate excellence in craft beer production. This unique format sets the Down East Brewing Awards apart, ensuring a…
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Sweet, unfermented stew of barley. A foam explosion. When the beer isn’t sour, it has a sour funk. weak, thin, undercarbonated, and watery. When drinking nonalcoholic beers, these are just a few of the flaws you may frequently run upon. In contrast to the gloomy truth that craft beer sales are declining, the category is…
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