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JOINT BUSINESS STATEMENT – Businesses call on the EU co-legislators to clarify, harmonise and simplify the Green Claims Directive to ensure the adoption of a framework safeguarding businesses’ competitiveness
EU policymakers are urged to carefully evaluate options to simplify, clarify and streamline the Green Claims Directive during negotiations, through...
Brewers welcome the EU renewing its Vision for Agriculture and Food
Brussels, February 19, 2024 - The Brewers of Europe welcomes the European Commission’s announcement today of a renewed Vision for Agriculture and...
European Beer trends – Country factsheets
European Beer trends - Country factsheets Discover key insights into the brewing sector for each European country through the country fact sheets...
New year message from Julia Leferman
EU needs to back sustainable recovery of Europe’s beer industry
Brussels, December 4, 2024 – Beer remains a motor for Europe’s economy, but continues to face multiple challenges, ranging from the aftershocks of...
BREWING GROWTH – Video of the fireside discussion
Beer Serves Europe – Let’s treat it right
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Beer Serves Europe – Let’s treat it right
Beer has been a part of Europe’s cultural and economic fabric for centuries, weaving together tradition, innovation and community spirit. As we look...
The Contribution Made by Beer to the European Economy
The Contribution Made by Beer to the European Economy Download the EU report here (PDF) > Country chapters Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech...
New Europe-wide report shows how beer is boosting jobs and competitiveness across the wider economy
Brussels, October 16, 2024 – The beer sector helps drive the European economy, according to a new report by Europe Economics published today,...
What I saw at the Belgian Beer Weekend
There will I’m sure be many opportunities over the coming years to visit and experience the varied and fascinating beer cultures across Europe but...
Hello Brussels – It’s Time to Get to Work!
Hi everyone! I’m excited to kick off my first blog post as the new Secretary General of The Brewers of Europe. After recently moving from Bucharest...
New EU Beer leader lays out her agenda: placing innovation, responsibility and sustainability at the heart of EU policy
Brussels, 2 September, 2024 – Julia Leferman has officially assumed her role as the new Secretary General of The Brewers of Europe, with a bold...
Joint letter on the proposed changes to the Deposit Return System for single-use beverage containers in Slovakia
Tomáš Taraba Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Environment of the Slovak Republic Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic Námestie Ľ....
As the summer starts, let’s celebrate beer, Europe’s choice
For many, the start of summer heralds the holidays – and what better way to toast the new season than with a refreshing beer, Europe’s...
A message for new MEPs
Europe has spoken. From June 6 to 9, an estimated 51% of eligible voters across the European Union turned up at schools, town halls and other...
What connects beer and elections? Europe needs both!
As European elections begin, it's time to celebrate the vibrant democracy we all share. Voting is not just a duty. It's an opportunity to raise a...
What we learned from Lille about beer’s future
Last week was a special one as I spent four days in Lille with hundreds of brewers and beer stakeholders from around the world to talk about the...
Brewers are ready for the future
When you think of beer, you might picture a cold ale on a summer day, or the rich history of ancient brewing practices. But behind that frothy glass...
Why beer matters so much for Europe
Sometimes it can be hard to say what Europe is. Even today, there are debates about the defining characteristics of the continent and its people...
ASK #6 – PROMOTE A LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS THAT ENCOURAGES INNOVATION AND BOOSTS TECHNOLOGICAL INVESTMENTS
7 Key Asks for a Sustainable Future
Where beer’s future lies
Where beer’s future lies Simon Spillane, Head of Operations, The Brewers of Europe Brussels and Strasbourg have been busier than ever in recent...
Why Brewers need an election Manifesto
An election manifesto is usually associated with a political party or candidate. As voters head to the polls, a manifesto can set out what they...
Brewers unveil Manifesto for a sustainable brewing future
Brussels, February 29, 2024 – With three months to go until the European Parliament elections, The Brewers of Europe have published their 2024-2029...
Beer – Europe’s choice: our 2024-2029 manifesto for a sustainable brewing future
BEER – EUROPE’S CHOICE Our 2024-2029 Manifesto for a sustainable brewing future Connecting people, beer is a fermented beverage brewed with...
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: An open letter from The Brewers of Europe to the interinstitutional negotiators
As trilogues start on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, The Brewers of Europe issued an open letter to negotiators from the European...
Brewers urge EU to ensure fair packaging rules
Brussels, December 17, 2023 – The EU’s draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) still contains discriminatory measures that undermine...
EU Environment Ministers can still change the unfair draft packaging rules
Brussels, December 17, 2023 – The EU’s draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) still contains discriminatory measures that undermine...
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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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’...
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...
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...
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...