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Waste from German hops farms turned into building materials

HopfON was inspired by how banana fibres in Colombia are used to make sustainable building materials.

Food and Drink

No buzz, no problem: Germany sees non-alcoholic drinks gain popularity

Statistics from the National Breweries Association show that there has been a steady decline in beer sales since 2015.

Europe News

The centuries-old German beer festival Oktoberfest has begun

At least six million people are expected to sip on the best of Bavarian beer over the 16 heady days that make up the centuries-old festival Oktoberfest in Munich.

Europe News

Hop picking season kicks off in Czech Republic

The season of hop picking has started in the Czech Republic, the third largest grower and exporter of hops in the world.

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Business

Carlsberg sees 'fake' Spanish lager brewed in UK gulping into profits

A number of firms brand their beer as Spanish or Italian even though the products are brewed in the UK.

Europe News

Sun-powered beer: Berlin brewery gets creative with no-waste approach

This Berlin brewery's innovative take on sustainability has seen it use rooftop solar panels to fuel its beermaking, feed spent grain to local cows and sell its beer in tins.

Business

Heineken beer sales fall flat on poor weather and lower sales in China

The rainy conditions during the Euros football championship made for disappointing sales at a time when beer and general alcohol sales would be expected to show a rise.

Business

Prost! Munich gets its first booze-free beer garden

Alcohol is slipping in popularity in Germany and new businesses are seeking to cash in.

Food and Drink

French beer gains popularity in Belgium

Over the last ten years, French brewers have been increasing production as their beers have become more popular.

Economy

Beer prices in Europe: How much will fans pay during the 2024 Euros?

Beer prices vary widely across European capitals, with the highest costs found in the Nordic region, the UK, and France. The rankings shift significantly when considering the price level for alcoholic beverages calculated using purchasing power parities.

Business

World’s largest brewer still suffers hangover from year-long boycott

Belgian drinks company Anheuser-Busch Inbev meets quarterly revenue forecasts but fails to fully recover from last year’s backlash.

Business

Heineken to refresh hundreds of UK pubs and bring others back to life

The move comes as pressures caused by the cost of living crisis in the UK have eased and more people are finding their way back to the pub.

Markets

Brewing up demand: Heineken's foaming beer sales beat forecasts

The Dutch brewer sold more beer in Q1 compared with the same time last year, with sales of premium brands doing particularly well.

Experiences

Head to these European cities for the most affordable beer

New research shows the price of a pint of beer can be staggeringly different depending on where in Europe you choose to drink.

Eco-Innovation

Beer and pizza are going climate neutral inside Berlin's old airport

Euronews Green went behind the scenes at Berlin’s tech-hub located in disused airport Tegel to learn more.

Business

Baltika takes Carlsberg to court in long-running Russia row

The fallout began last July after President Putin ordered the "temporary" takeover of Carlsberg which then ended its licensing agreement with Baltika.

Tech News

Researchers use AI model to improve beer taste

Belgian scientists have trained an AI model to predict if people will like certain beers and how to improve the recipe.

The Big Question

Climate change may change the flavour of your favourite beer

Carlsberg’s new CEO, Jacob Aarup-Andersen on how climate change may alter the flavour of your favourite beer and other challenges facing brewers.

Lifestyle

British beer makers and distillers are brewing up a storm in the Alps

Amid the soaring peaks of the French Alps, British beer and gin artisans have been blending passion and craft to find a surprising niche for their unique beverages, bringing a whole new meaning to 'entente cordial'.

Business

Why executives of Carlsberg's Russian brewery face 10 years in prison

The alleged fraud highlights the difficulties that Western firms and their executives face in trying to leave Russia.