Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world and is third overall of the most popular liquids consumed, after water and tea. Beer is also believed to also be one of the oldest fermented beverages.

Millets and sorghum are nutrient-rich grains, high in protein and antioxidants. And they’re drought-resistant, making them reliable crops in dry, hot conditions.

Home brewing during the Covid-19 ban on alcohol sales pushes up the price of pineapple, while potatoes and avocados are cheaper.

The Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) is lobbying the government to change how beer is taxed in South Africa.

Starting in 2026, all alcoholic products sold in the Republic of Ireland must prominently feature bright red text that states: “THERE IS A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND FATAL CANCERS.”

The dip was driven by declines in the US and China, but IWSR highlights emerging growth opportunities, from no-alcohol beer and Tequila in the US to premiumisation trends in China, Canada and Spain.