Independent beer is facing “considerable challenges” according to the latest IRI report which shows that bulk and lower priced beer sales are up during the COVID-19 surge.
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Law change revives tap contract debate
Tap contract controversy was reignited following the ACCC’s approval of CUB-Asahi deal last month, so we spoke to UNSW professor Rob Nicholls about the changed competition landscape and what this might mean if the IBA decides to take up the gauntlet.
News Bites
News briefs from Red Hill Brewery, New Zealand’s Good George Brewing, Brisbane’s Range, Hop Nation and more…
Dan Murphys direct-to-boot to go permanent
A Dan Murphy’s initiative offering customers a direct-to-boot service to help with social distancing is being brought in permanently following its popularity with customers says Endeavour Drinks.
CUB launches vodka seltzer
Carlton & United Breweries launches what it says is its first RTD in 25 years in the form of a vodka seltzer, predicting “phenomenal growth” in the segment.
IBA faces own challenges during lockdowns
While much of the focus has been on the impact that lockdowns are having on breweries and venues, brewers associations are also facing their own challenges as their events are postponed.
Endeavour and Coles sales up after March surge
Endeavour Drinks and Coles Liquor both saw surges in sales at the end of March according to reports published this week.
Broo sales down and founder sells $400k of shares
Embattled ASX-listed brewer Broo has blamed COVID-19 for sales decline in third quarter, which also saw a $400,000 share sale by executive director Kent Grogan.
#KeepingLocalAlive launches Beer Swag Day
The Crafty Pint’s #KeepingLocalAlive campaign has launched Beer Swag Day May 23rd, encouraging all craft beer lovers to get their hands on merchandise from their favourite local brewery to help them through these tough times.
Galaxy booms as HPA releases 2020 hop harvest report
The Australian hop harvest is done and dusted for 2020 and Australia’s largest hop grower HPA has recorded a mixed year with Galaxy up, but other varieties down.