As beer evolves and breweries branch out into everything from kombucha to hard seltzers and RTDs, the question of how to integrate branding with your core range has come to the fore. Designer Tyson Sheean weighs in on the trend.
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Asahi’s last hurdle cleared as details of tap contracts emerge
The Foreign Investment Review Board has removed the last barrier to Asahi’s acquisition of CUB as details of the nature of competition for tap contracts emerges.
Brews News Week #268 The End is Nigh
This week on the podcast we see the release of the 2020 HPA hop report and the IBA faces its own challenges during lockdown.
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.
Brews News Week #264 Got Milk?
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.
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.