Woolworths Group has moved to assist small suppliers affected by COVID-19 by reducing its payment terms to a maximum of 14 days.
Responsible drinking message reinforced during lockdown
With overwhelming community focus on the personal and economic fallout from the current COVID-19 crisis, the alcohol industry has moved to reinforce the message of responsible drinking.
“Counter movement” sees Lion back craft lagers
Lion has identified a growing ‘counter movement’ amongst craft beer drinkers and has moved to capitalise on it launching two new craft lagers.
IBD announces new convention dates
The Institute of Brewing and Distilling, Asia Pacific has announced the rescheduled dates for its 36th Convention.
Dry launch comes amidst challenges for XXXX
The latest data from global big data and consumer insights specialist IRI Worldwide highlights the the pressure on Lion’s new XXXX Dry to resurrect the struggling brand’s fortunes.
Lion launches XXXX Dry
Lion has responded to declining sales across its XXXX brand range by launching a dry variant to tap into a new generation of drinkers.
South Australia funds brewing traineeship pilot
The South Australian state government has announced a $45,000 pilot program that will see 12 brewery workers trained through a Certificate III in Food Processing – Brewing.
New Belgium’s employee owners approve sale to Lion
New Belgium’s employee owners have voted in favour of selling the brewery to Lion’s global craft division, Lion Little World Beverages.
Founders First partners with Brisbane’s Ballistic Brewing
Craft beverage accelerator Founders First has continued its investment into independent craft breweries, today announcing a partnership with Brisbane-based Ballistic Brewing.
GABS Festival and Hottest 100 sold
Australia’s best beer festival, GABS Beer Cider & Food Fest has been sold to Sydney-based South African marketing and events entrepreneur Mike Bray.