The Brewers Association, which represents Lion, CUB and Coopers, has railed against the latest alcohol excise hike as countries globally rein in beer tax during COVID.
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US Craft Brewers Conference rescheduled
The Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America has been rescheduled for September and moved from its original San Diego location.
Brewers Association announce CEO
The Brewers Association of Australia has announced that John Preston has been appointed as its latest CEO following the departure of Brett Heffernan earlier this year.
Brewers Association CEO steps down
The Brewers Association, which represents Coopers, Lion and CUB, is on the hunt for a new CEO after incumbent Brett Heffernan steps down after three years in the role.
Excise hike paused for first time in 37 years
Alcohol excise rise is paused for the first time in 37 years due to a fall in the Consumer Price Index as a result of COVID-19.
BA denounces pregnancy label mandatory colours
The Brewers Association of Australia wants mandatory labels and recommends “moving to them expeditiously” but has denounced mandatory colours as adding “unreasonable and unnecessary costs”.
Large brewers call for excise freeze not ‘distortionary handouts’
The association representing Australia’s largest brewers has called for an excise freeze while dismissing indie brewer calls for targeted excise relief as distortionary and rewarding mediocrity.
Brews News Week #265 Be Careful What You Wish for
On the podcast this week, we discuss the Brewers Association Annual Growth Report and the impact that the appearance of being too profitable can have on the industry.
Steady growth for US breweries in 2019
The US craft brewing industry’s rate of growth stayed static at 4 per cent last year according to figures released by the US Brewers Association this week, although major uncertainty faces the industry in 2020.
Pregnancy warning labels scrapped
Ministers have scrapped plans by the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) body to introduce new pregnancy risk warning labels on cans.