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An attic discovery inspires the Trappist monks of Koningshoeven to bring back Ariston soft drinks
Berkel-Enschot – The monks of the Trappist Abbey of Our Lady of Koningshoeven, known for their La Trappe Trappist specialty beers, are today introducing Ariston: a Trappist soft drink that has been brought back to life after decades of silence.
Royal Swinkels remains on track in a challenging beer market
Lieshout – Rising costs, changing consumer behavior, and geopolitical uncertainty continued to shape the international beer market in 2025. In this challenging environment, Royal Swinkels kept moving forward. The family-owned company achieved a slight increase in revenue and improved profitability. These results were driven by strict cost control and clear choices in portfolio and operations.
Beer, experience, and the Big Five: anniversary edition of Brew@theZoo at Beekse Bergen
Hilvarenbeek – Brew@theZoo returns to Safaripark Beekse Bergen on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, 2026. Five years after its very first edition, the anniversary will be celebrated with a special Big Five-themed edition.
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.