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Royal Swinkels 'Sustainable Brewery of the Year' for third consecutive year
Royal Swinkels has been named the world’s most sustainable brewery for the third year in a row during the Icons of Beer. Thanks to various new projects and initiatives over the past year, the brewer and maltster Royal Swinkels can once again call itself ‘Sustainable Brewery of the Year’ in 2025. Recent investments, such as the construction of a hot water buffer and the installation of an electric boiler, complement previously completed sustainability projects like the emission-free malthouse in Eemshaven last year. The World Beer Awards annually recognize companies that make a significant impact on the global beer industry.
Royal Swinkels achieves sustainable growth and robust profit in challenging market
Lieshout - Royal Swinkels records over 1.1 billion euros in sales (1,113.5 million euros) in 2024, with EBITDA at 127.2 million euros, despite challenging conditions. This is the takeaway from its annual figures published today. Royal Swinkels continued to invest in sustainable growth in 2024, resulting in a higher circularity score of 64%, up 3 percentage points from 2023. The family business made important progress in reducing its carbon footprint, circular production and sustainable procurement.
La Trappe launches Blond Special Edition 2025
Berkel-Enschot – La Trappe proudly presents the La Trappe Blond Special Edition 2025, a tribute to the classic La Trappe Blond. With an alcohol content of 7%, this Blond Special Edition offers a refined bitterness and a rich, layered character. The carefully selected blend of four grains – barley, wheat, oats, and rye – also delivers a full, complex taste experience. In short: this special edition is an excellent choice for lovers of characterful blond beers.
Data & Hop: Uiltje Brewery and Data Science Lab return with data-driven beer!
Haarlem/Amsterdam - Four years after brewing the Netherlands' first data-driven beer, Brewery Uiltje and Data Science Lab are joining forces once again. This time, with an innovative twist: two hyperlocal beers, fully tailored to the flavor preferences of residents in Haarlem and Amsterdam. By combining advanced data analysis with the expertise of local specialists, a unique beer experience has been created—perfectly aligned with regional tastes. These beers are not only a technical masterpiece but also an homage to the cities where both companies have their roots.
Activities brewery De Molen will stop
On Thursday, January 23, a request for advice was submitted to the Works Council with the intention of stopping activities at the De Molen brewery in Bodegraven on October 1, 2025. Yesterday, 19 March, the Works Council informed Royal Swinkels that it would advise positively on this request, making the decision final.
Royal Swinkels once again named ‘Sustainable Brewery of the Year’
For the second year in a row, the family business has won the title of ‘Sustainable Brewery of the Year’. In addition, the dedication of Sustainability Manager Marthijn Junggeburth has been recognized with the title of ‘Sustainability Officer of the Year’. A double recognition for the brewer and maltster's sustainable efforts. The Icons of Beer, part of the World Beer Awards, is an annual recognition for companies making an impact on the global beer industry. The jury evaluates breweries based on factors such as innovation and their commitment to sustainability.