Russian brewers lack raw materials

Today, the country produces about 2-3% of its hops from the needs of the brewing industry. At the same time, Germany remains the main supplier, and China and Belarus supply small volumes of hops from friendly countries. At the same time, the Association of Beer Producers (APP) declares that it is impossible to satisfy the existing demand both in terms of the volume of raw materials supplied and in terms of its quality, Rossiyskaya Gazeta reports. Brewers from the Russian Federation are trying to find new opportunities for the supply of hops. However, it is also important to form the domestic market, although the process will not be fast, and the return on investment should be expected no earlier than in five to seven years, the AMS notes. In order to implement all this, it is necessary to organize the production of specialized unique equipment practically from scratch, actively engage in selection, zoning, and increase the area of hop-growers. But without state support, it is ...