The launch date for WA’s container deposit scheme has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic following advice from WABA and scheme coordinator WARRRL.
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Guidance for breweries on online sales
With brewers pivoting to new business models to survive the current crisis, many are entering the direct retail market for the first time. Retail Drinks has guidelines to help brewers responsibly deliver alcohol.
Endeavour Drinks assists small suppliers with early payment
Woolworths Group has moved to assist small suppliers affected by COVID-19 by reducing its payment terms to a maximum of 14 days.
Retail Drinks announces voluntary purchasing limits
Retail Drinks Australia has today announced a voluntary national initiative by participating liquor retailers to place temporary limits on the amount of product customers can purchase in one transaction
Founders First ups stake in Jetty Road
Founders First has upped its stake in Victoria’s Jetty Road Brewery as it prepares to weather the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic following its expansion into venues.
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.
Communication is key in face of COVID-19
Communication is key for small business in these challenging times according to an Kevin Han, senior analyst at corporate advisory business Nash Advisory.
Stone & Wood offers credit for unopened kegs
Stone & Wood are offering to take back unopened kegs from venues and give credit to customers as it looks to help the hospitality industry.
Plans continue for BrewCon as IBA updates members
The board of the IBA hosted a webinar yesterday, outlining progress and providing advice to its members on everything from HR to setting up online shops and deliveries.
More suppliers update on COVID-19 response
We hear from more suppliers including Spark Breweries and Distilleries, HopCo and IMCD about how they are weathering the COVID-19 pandemic.