Complaints against two breweries in WA and SA highlight the issues around reposting content from other sources on social media after a panel ruled both were in breach of ABAC.
Lion attack puts spotlight on cyber security
Cyber security experts provide tips on securing systems after the cyber attack on Lion which stopped production for nearly three weeks.
Tap contracts will be difficult to change say publicans
Venues are as diverse as beer choices, and so are their tap contracts. We spoke to two industry professionals about the dangers of choice and how big brewers are attempting to combat the threat of craft.
News Bites
News in brief from Range, Indie Beer Day, Black Brewing, Land & Sea and Helios, as well as updates from the Queensland and Victorian governments.
“No measurable benefit” to mandatory pregnancy labels
Despite the “unreasonable cost burden on the industry”, FSANZ has only made minor concessions on pregnancy risk warning labels.
Gage Roads to import San Miguel
Gage Roads Brewing Co.’s Good Drinks umbrella brand has announced it has become the exclusive importer and distributor of San Miguel in Australia.
Founders First doubles craft beer distribution
Craft accelerator and hospitality company Founders First has doubled its craft beer distribution in Coles and Woolies-owned retail outlets.
White Brick Brewing to close its doors
Brisbane’s White Brick Brewing is closing its doors after a challenging situation became untenable following COVID-19 shutdowns.
The rise and rise of ginger beer
Ginger beer is becoming the brewers’ choice of “near beer” alternatives. We spoke to Matso’s and Aether’s Dave Ward to find out how it’s done and why it’s so popular.
News Bites
News briefs from Urban Alley, St Andrews Beach Brewery, Aether, BentSpoke, Capital and 3 Ravens, as well as COVID-19 recovery initiatives and digital ID trials.