There is a huge market for craft beer in China if brewers can solve the logistics issues according to a leading Hong Kong-based drinks consultant.
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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.
Queensland TAFE brewing training set to launch
18 months after launching, the first tangible outcomes of Queensland’s Craft Beer Strategy are on the verge of launching, including a TAFE course in brewing.
New Zealand’s Funk Estate rescued
Popular New Zealand brewery Funk Estate will live on after distributor Brandhouse bought the brand as part of the liquidation process.
New 2020 AIBA dates announced
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria has announced the new judging schedule for the Australian International Beer Awards with entries now open.
“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.
Byron Bay Brewery venue closes, brewing to continue
Lion has today announced the closure of the hospitality side of its Byron Bay Brewery citing the effects of COVID-19.