LIVERPOOL brewer Cains is on track to hit its export targets as the world develops a taste for its beers.
The Toxteth operation set up a new export division last year with a target to send 5,000 cases – equivalent to 120,000 bottles or cans – overseas during 2010.
Cains joint managing director Sudarghara Dusanj revealed they have orders so far for 2,935 cases, with repeat deliveries and a possible US deal in the wings.
Mr Dusanj said: “If the US comes on board we will get to 5,000 cases quite quickly.”
Recent orders worth a total of 1,569 cases and eighteen 72-pint casks include a third delivery to Denmark – ironically home to Cains’ previous owner, the Danish Brewing Company – and a first export deal to Eire targeting real ale bars and supermarkets.
Mr Dusanj said: “We only started our export drive last September and we are pleased with the way it is going.”
He believes Cains can develop its export market to around 40,000 cases within three years.
