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Brewers look to EU capitals to save a fairer and greener PPWR
Strasbourg, November 22, 2023 – After MEPs today voted for a flawed draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal, The Brewers of...
Brewers urge MEPs to vote for a fairer and greener PPWR
Strasbourg, November 21, 2023 – As MEPs today debate the draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal ahead of their vote on...
MEPs need to plug the loopholes that undermine the PPWR’s environmental aims
The European Parliament has always led the way when it comes to sustainability, pushing the European Union to be more ambitious. Meeting in...
A chance to save the packaging rulebook
Exactly three weeks ago, on October 24, MEPs in the European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted on the draft EU Packaging and Packaging Waste...
Brewers urge MEPs to agree level playing field for packaging rules
Brussels, October 24, 2023 – The Brewers of Europe today urged the full European Parliament to ensure measures on packaging legislation apply...
Brewers urge MEPs to back packaging rules that are fair for all
Brussels, October 24, 2023 – With the European Parliament set to vote today on the EU’s new packaging rules, The Brewers of Europe urges MEPs in the...
Beer cannot be the only alcoholic drink delivering on the packaging reuse and recycling targets
European case law long ago established that beer competes with wine and other alcoholic beverages on the drinks market. So why then, do draft...
Why the EU must incentivise the keg, the ultimate sustainable packaging system
Without packaging, there is no beer. It’s as simple as that. As brewers, we need robust and airtight containers to hold, transport and serve the...
PPWR: a draft regulation with noble aims but still many flaws
We brewers believe in the circular economy. We’ve been recycling and reusing for many decades. We support the EU’s sustainability agenda. So when we...
A briefing note on beer kegs – a critical best practice in sustainable beverage packaging that should be incentivized and not discouraged
A critical best practice in sustainable beverage packaging that should be incentivized and not discouraged. Download this document >
The key asks of The Brewers of Europe on the future EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
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Brewers shocked at Ireland’s move to set up trade barriers and disregard the EU Single Market
On Monday Ireland’s Health Minister regrettably signed into law new, far-reaching Ireland-only labelling rules for alcoholic drinks, including...
Europe’s sustainable packaging rules should be bold – and fair
This article was originally published on 16 March 2023 in euractiv.com...
Brewers reiterate strong support for the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology in view of upcoming Green Claims proposal from the European Commission
Mrs. Sandra Gallina, Director General Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (SANTE) European Commission 17 March 2023...
Packaging infographic: discover how brewers are working to reduce, reuse and recycle beer packaging
From grain to glass, sustainability is at the heart of Europe’s beer sector. Find out how brewers across Europe are finding new and innovative ways...
New beer environmental impact study launched – Contributions welcome!
To best represent and promote the interest of every brewer in Europe, The Brewers of Europe – uniting 29 national brewers’...
Europe’s beer sector ready to return, stronger and better, in 2023
Brussels, December 8, 2022 - Europe’s beer sector is optimistic about returning to its pre-pandemic heights in 2023, The Brewers of Europe...
A SHORT STATEMENT FROM THE BREWERS OF EUROPE Following the publication on 30 November 2022 of a European Commission Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Packaging and Packaging Waste
Europe’s brewers support minimising packaging’s impact on the environment and will now work together with the European Parliament and...
Celebrating 10 Years of the European Beer Pledge
Launched in 2012, the #EUBeerPledge committed brewers to taking concerted and measurable steps to promote responsible beer consumption and help...
Brewers celebrate 10 years of the EU Beer Pledge with delivery on commitment to ingredients and energy labelling
Brussels, November 10, 2022 The Brewers of Europe last night celebrated the tenth anniversary of the #EUBeerPledge, our pioneering commitment to the...
Draft reuse requirements for drinks packaging are an existential threat to beverage industries and effective existing recycling systems
Our four leading European beverage associations (AIJN – European Fruit Juice Association, The Brewers of Europe, Natural Mineral Waters...
Brewers could power recovery if Europe backs beer
Brussels – June 29, 2022 – Europe’s brewers could help drive the recovery from the Covid pandemic if decision-makers adopt the...
Economic report to assess the impact of Covid-19 on the brewing sector in 2020-21
Find out the impact of Covid-19 on beer hospitality and what a full recovery can mean for brewers and the hospitality sector. View this document...
Brewers Forum 2022 and EBC Congress back beermaking recovery
Madrid, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – As Europe recovers and rebuilds after more than two years of pandemic conditions, the brewing community this...
Diversity, equity and inclusion (dei) strategies in the breweries
Download our toolkit helping brewers build a workplace that is welcoming of diversity, equity and inclusion.Download the toolkit (PDF) Download the...
A communication on the Beer Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (Beer PEFCRs)
On 18 April 2018, the Beer Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (Beer PEFCRs) were officially approved by the Environmental Footprint...
Brewers back better labelling on International Day for the Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)
PROUD TO BE CLEAR Brewers back better labelling on International Day for the Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)Brussels, September 28, 2021 -...
Brewers sign new EU Code of Conduct on sustainability in the food and drink industry
Brussels, July 5, 2021 – The Brewers of Europe has added its name to a new EU-wide pledge to support the shift towards sustainable food...
EU Commissioner Kyriakides welcomes European brewers’ progress on labelling
PROUD TO BE CLEAR EU Commissioner Kyriakides welcomes European brewers’ progress on labellingBrussels, June 11, 2021 - The Brewers of Europe today...
Brewers welcome European Commission opening examination procedure on the restriction of Mexican Tequila exports
The Brewers of Europe welcomes the decision by the European Commission to open an examination procedure following our complaint over the Tequila...
Brewers’ response to the Council’s adoption of a new EU Directive on the structure of alcohol excise duties
On 30 July the Council adopted amendments to Directive 92/83/EEC on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic...
Excise duty: Letter to the Chair of ECOFIN, opposing the over-taxation of flavoured beers
The Brewers of Europe has written an open letter to the Chair of the European Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) over the current...
EU Health Commissioner Receives Specially Brewed #ProudToBeClear Beer
Brewers make 2022 consumer labelling commitment to European Commission
Brussels, 5 September 2019 - The Brewers of Europe and its members have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and committed, through a...
Future of Labelling – Photos of the reception
Future of Labelling – Photos of signatories
Future of Labelling – Photos of the panel discussion
Future of Labelling – Photos of the signing of the MoU
The Future of Labelling – Speeches
All beers should be labelling ingredients and calories by end 2022
Brussels, 13 June 2019 - The Brewers of Europe wants ingredients and energy values to appear on the labels of all beer bottles and cans in the EU by...
European brewers ahead of schedule with better ingredients and calorie labelling
Brussels, 28 May 2019. Continuing to exceed expectations, The Brewers of Europe have announced that 60% of beers sold in Europe are now labelling...
Commissioner Andriukaitis commends breweries for progress on consumer information
BRUSSELS 5 December 2018. EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis has again praised brewers for their commitment to...
Exports boost Europe’s beer production to eight-year high
Beer Serves Europe launches latest sector report from The Brewers of Europe BRUSSELS 4 December 2018. Europe’s beer production rose to an...
Europe’s brewers continue to lead by example on food information to consumers
Brussels, 9 July 2018. The Brewers of Europe announced today that it is stepping up its voluntary commitment on consumer information, recommending...