Looking back on 2015 the year in the brewing raw material trade ended in a similar fashion to how it started. Markets were similarly quiet, maltsters were well supplied and well sold, production regions looked excellent regarding the coming crop and prices were sliding for the old crop while new crop prices were holding strong. […]

In January 2015, Barley, Malt, Hops & Beer Union studied working experience of German executive authorities, responsible for production and circulation of ethyl alcohol and alcohol products. The final document concerning German monopoly system (refer to the document) was presented by Russian legislative and executive authorities for review (the Federation Council, the State Duma, the […]

 The former Chief Sanitary Officer of the RF brought into focus underestimation of low-alcohol drinks by Russian citizens The Assistant Chairman of the Government of the RF, a former Chief Sanitary Officer Gennady Onishchenko didn’t support an idea concerning permission of beer sale at stadiums. He noted on the air of “Russian News Service” that, […]

According to the data of the Federal Service of State Statistics, in November 2015 beer production in Russia (with alcohol content from 0,5 to 8,6%) was 51.463,1 dL. and in January – November 2015 – 659.502.68 dL. that is equivalent to 92,7% for the same period last year. More detailed statistics of beer production in […]

There is one of the most famous aphorism of the brave soldier Švejk, a great satiric character, created by the Czech writer Jaroslav Hašek: “I visited twenty eight places during one night, but, to my grace, I didn’t drink more than three beer jugs.” So, we decided to visit the Czech Republic and Prague – […]

According to the Resolution of the Federal Assembly of the Federation Council of the RF No 153 “Concerning current state and development prospects of the Russian alcohol market”, senators supported our position focused on PET prohibition. You can find the Resolution here.  The Senate proposed to prohibit 1,5 l. PET containers from July 1, 2016 […]

The President of Barley, Malt, Hops & Beer Union Alexander Mordovin took part in the meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Government Alexander Khloponin concerning introduction of USAIS system in 2016. Representatives of enterprises, labor unions and associations connecting with alcohol production and circulation took part in the meeting.  According to the Federal Law […]