Good news on the podcast this week as ABAC reports packaging complaints are down in 2020 and we take a look at some positive adaptations the industry is making.
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Brews News Week #263 Unprecedented Pivot
On the podcast this week, some great tips for breweries moving to online sales as well as the reaction to Asahi’s CUB acquisition.
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.
ACCC approves Asahi-CUB deal
The ACCC will not oppose Asahi’s acquisition of CUB after Asahi undertook to divest two of its beer brands and three of its cider brands.
Lion backs venues after mandatory closures
Lion will take back untapped kegs from venues and refund the cost, as the big brewers attempt to help venues navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brews News Week #261 Keep Local Alive
On the podcast this week we look at some of the positive changes businesses are making to adapt to current economic and social challenges. In the mean time, the IBA is calling for a survival package.
CUB launches raft of traineeships for 2021
CUB is navigating the skills shortages facing the industry by investing in traineeships, including newly-launched programmes to develop their analytics expertise.
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.
Asahi offers to ditch brands for CUB deal
Asahi has told the ACCC it will divest a raft of its cider and beer brands including Strongbow, Becks and Stella if the $16 billion CUB deal goes through.