Company news
At its meeting in March, the Supervisory Board of Krones Group appointed Thomas Ricker as the new Chairman of the Executive Board with effect from June 11, 2026. He succeeds Christoph Klenk, who, as part of a long-term succession plan and with the approval of the Supervisory Board, is stepping down early on June 10, 2026 – following the Annual General Meeting (June 9, 2026).
Company news
Nuremberg | In the latest BrewingScience issue 1/2 2026, the authors investigate different aeration strategies for the production of kombucha; determine the temperature optimum of cereal beta-amylase and validate a low-evaporation retrofit for industrial wort boiling. The brief article abstracts below provide a good initial overview of the content.
Company news
Neutraubling | Based on the preliminary figures for the 2025 financial year, Krones has continued its stable and profitable growth path despite the macroeconomic uncertainties.
Company news
Nuremberg | The latest BrewingScience issue 11/12 2025 focuses on hops. It contains an article on the influence of hop seeds on the analytical properties and sensory quality of beer; a chemical and sensory characterization of new czech flavor hop varieties; an article on the combined effect of rooting medium and biostimulant application on morphological traits of micropropagated hop plantlets; and the phytochemical and sensory comparison of Czech and world flavour hop cultivars. The brief article abstracts below provide a good initial overview of the content.
People and Positions
Women at the top | On October 1, 2025, family business Weyermann® Malz GmbH & Co. KG celebrated an unusual anniversary: Sabine Weyermann looked back on 40 years as its CEO, with her daughter Franziska Weyermann proud to mark 15 years working at the company. This event is an impressive example of successful female leadership in a branch of industry traditionally dominated by men. In a joint interview with BRAUWELT, Sabine and Franziska Weyermann tell us how they experience and carve out their role in the malting industry.
Company news
Neutraubling | Krones continues its profitable growth path in the third quarter of 2025 despite the macroeconomic uncertainties. The company’s markets are generally less affected by economic fluctuations and Krones’ customers continue to show robust willingness to invest.
People and Positions
Canada | Kelly Heyworth has joined First Key Consulting and will be stepping into the role of CEO & Managing Director at the end of 2025.
Packaging
New keg | Envases, a global leader in packaging solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new 5-liter draught keg. The integrated CO2 cartridge ensures consistent pressure without the need for pumps or external CO2 sources.
Company news
Nuremberg | The latest BrewingScience issue 9/10 2025 is sponsored by Erdinger and contains an article on the potential of maltose-negative yeast species for the production of alcohol-free beer. Read the brief article abstract below to get a good initial overview of the content.








