Following another successful round of examinations, the MAGB is delighted to congratulate the following candidates who have passed their Malting Diploma exams in June this year:

Matthew Johnson — Soufflet Bairds Malt Ltd, Burton upon Trent
Nuwan Patabendige — BBM, Perth, Australia
Lisa Chibira — Delta Beverages, Zimbabwe
Paidamoyo Ruoko — Delta Beverages, Zimbabwe
Paul Mangiza — Delta Beverages, Zimbabwe
Prosper Makara — Delta Beverages, Zimbabwe

These people join four others who passed their Malting Diploma in January 2026

Cameron Batey (Simpsons Malt, Berwick-Upon-Tweed) – Distinction
Richard Green (Simpsons Malt, Berwick-Upon-Tweed)
Cole Mather (Simpsons Malt, Berwick-Upon-Tweed)
David Walton (Soufflet Bairds Malt Ltd, Burton-Upon-Trent

In total, ten people have passed their Malting Diploma in 2026, the highest number of passes for many years.

In addition, a further seven candidates successfully passed an individual module within the Malting Diploma qualification.

These qualifications require considerable time, commitment and dedication, making this a significant achievement for everyone involved. The MAGB congratulates all successful candidates and wishes them continued success in their malting careers.