SZ Column Typically German: From Maximator to Terminator
A column discusses the unique culture of beer consumption in Munich, particularly during the Starkbierfest.
Kate Middleton gives health update and reveals what she's cut back since cancer diagnosis
Kate Middleton discussed her health and alcohol intake during a surprise visit to the Bermondsey Beer Mile, revealing she has reduced her alcohol consumption following her cancer diagnosis.
The latest tactic of the beer industry on social media: paying doctors, nurses, or dieticians
The Spanish beer industry is facing scrutiny for a social media campaign that allegedly promotes beer consumption by linking it to various health benefits through endorsements from health professionals.
License revoked – not the only headache for the company: layoffs of nearly all employees
A well-known Lithuanian beer manufacturer faced serious compliance issues leading to the revocation of its operating license and massive employee layoffs due to a drastic drop in beverage consumption.
Breweries: 'Tradition Doesn't Pay the Bills'
In Germany, where beer consumption is declining, a Mid-Franconian brewer embarks on a new venture despite the challenges facing the industry.
Design That Has a Bite: In a Vietnamese Restaurant, Beer Ends Where It Started – In Barrels
A Vietnamese restaurant implements a unique design where beer is served directly from barrels, creating a cycle of consumption that starts and ends in the same location.
Let’s talk about Bavaria with Sister Doris Engelhard: 'We have beer with every meal all year round, except for breakfast'
Sister Doris Engelhard, the only brewing nun in Germany, discusses the decline in beer consumption and church attendance in Bavaria, highlighting her unique position at a time of uncertainty for both industries.
Beer Now Allowed at the Stadium
Beer consumption is now permitted at sports events in ReykjavÃk following new city council regulations.
VIDEO: bus driver is assaulted by passengers after argument about beer consumption on bus
A bus driver in Blumenau, Brazil, was assaulted by passengers over a dispute regarding the consumption of beer on a public transport bus.
Breweries in Germany are suffering, young people drink less beer
The German beer market has experienced a significant decline in sales, particularly among younger consumers, leading to challenges for local breweries.
Heineken to cut 6,000 jobs as people drink less beer
Heineken will reduce its workforce by 6,000 jobs due to decreased beer consumption and challenging market conditions.
Heineken reduces 6,000 jobs – people are not drinking beer
Heineken plans to cut 6,000 jobs due to declining beer consumption worldwide, especially in Europe and the United States.
Heineken to lay off up to 6,000 after drop in beer sales
Heineken announced plans to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs as part of a strategy to address declining beer consumption.
Heineken will cut up to 6,000 jobs due to falling beer sales
Heineken announced it will reduce its workforce by up to 6,000 jobs in response to a significant decline in beer sales driven by changing consumption habits.
Cancer and alcohol consumption: four reasons why experts prefer to leave beer behind
Medical experts warn that no amount of alcohol consumption is risk-free, especially regarding cancer, urging beer lovers to reconsider their drinking habits based on recent WHO-backed research.
For the first time under 8 billion liters – Germans are drinking less beer
Beer sales in Germany fell significantly in 2025 by six percent to around 7.8 billion liters, marking the first time the total has dropped below eight billion liters.
Eurofonded Tatra Brewery is going bankrupt shortly after the departure of a powerful Smer politician
The Tatra Brewery, which has faced bankruptcy since summer, is closing down shortly after the exit of influential Smer party member Ladislav Lazár, largely due to declining beer consumption in Europe, which even EU funds could not rescue.
Germans are drinking less and less beer: lost hops and malt
Beer consumption in Germany has seen a significant decline, with the 2025 figures reflecting the steepest drop since record-keeping began, while non-alcoholic beer saw an increase in sales.
Beer sales in Germany are continuously declining
Beer consumption in Germany is continuously declining, with breweries struggling due to high costs, reduced demand, and the market power of retailers.