With CUB now safely in Asahi’s hands, a competition assessment conducted by the ACCC shows it allowed the sale despite Asahi having a significant impact on competition.
Carlton & United Breweries Pty Ltd
Asahi completes CUB acquisition
Asahi has officially acquired Carlton and United Breweries although it remains dependent on the sale of a number of beer and cider brands.
CUB doubles beer donation targets
Carlton & United Breweries has upped the ante on its For the Love of Your Local campaign, doubling its donation target to $2 million worth of beer for pubs and clubs.
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.
Watchdog condemns big business payment terms
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has criticised the payment terms of big businesses saying that they are “damaging” to small suppliers.
CUB donates takeaway containers to venues
CUB is donating 20,000 takeaway growler and squealer bottles to venues in three major cities as it looks to help them find ways to sell their kegged CUB beer.
CUB to help Australia’s pubs with latest campaign
Carlton & United Breweries and the Australian Hotels Association have teamed up to help Australian pubs and clubs through the coronavirus crisis with their Love of Your Local campaign.
Asahi-CUB approval ‘a blow to the industry’ says IBA
The Independent Brewers Association has slammed the decision by the ACCC to approve the Asahi-CUB deal, and is asking consumers to back a campaign to break open tap contacts in the wake of it.
Industry responds to Asahi’s $16bn CUB acquisition
Regulator approval of the $16 billion Asahi deal for CUB is a “great outcome” although foreign investment board is still to review the deal.
CUB taps into small sports clubs
Sports clubs will be able to order beer and get rebates through Carlton and United’s newly-launched Club Connect drinks site, funneling small club purchases through the platform.