Finland has the highest prices for alcohol in the EU, 75% above the average, while Bulgaria has the lowest, according to latest figures. The Eurostat survey based on 2012 prices, published late last week, found that Ireland has the second highest prices among the 27 member states, 62% above the average, followed by Sweden and […]

On June 28 the III Field Day of Malting, Kvass and Beer Brewing Industry for member states of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) took place in Kursk region. This event was organized by the Barley, Malt and Beer Union for the third time (BMBU). It was held with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture […]

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We are glad to inform you that the President of the Barley, Malt and Beer Union (BMBU) A. Mordovin has received an informational letter from FS “Rosalkogolregulirovanie”. More specifically the letter states: Dear Alexander Nikolaevich ! Federal Alcohol Market Regulatory Service considered your appeal from May 29, 2013, in the form of the letter from […]

In accordance with the order of the State Duma plenary session on July 2, 2013, Tuesday, the following draft laws were reviewed and adopted: in the first reading the draft Federal Law No. 294880-6 “On amendments to the articles 8 and 26 of the Federal Law “On state regulation of production and turnover of ethanol, […]

Although the first quarter of 2013 saw beer sales fall in the UK and Germany, 2012 was a strong year for beer sales. Stronger economies in emerging markets have helped give consumers a bit more discretionary income and it appears these consumers are not shy about spending that money on drinks, The Drinks Business reported […]