Lion intends to sell its UK assets, Magic Rock and Fourpure, after two difficult years, but stresses that “no decisions have been made” yet.
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Brews News Week #352 – Correct
This week, the team discuss the debate surrounding buy-now-pay-later options, ABAC’s review for 2022 and the GABS Hottest 100 Countdown.
Brewer tax contributions revealed by ATO
For the first time since the ATO made corporate tax information public, CUB’s owner paid tax, whilst Lion upped its tax contribution rates.
Complaints spike as ABAC judges major brands
Data shows the number of complaints have accelerated in recent years in the last ABAC adjudication roundup of 2021, which features a host of dismissals for major and small brewers.
Pallet shortages impacting Australia’s brewers
Pallet shortages exacerbated by the global freight and shipping crises, hardwood shortages and stockpiling has impacted brewers big and small.
Major brewers team up for Victorian CDS bid
Asahi Beverages, has teamed up with Lion and Coca-Cola to bid to become the VicRecycle CDS scheme coordinator.
Brews News Week #347 – Skis On, Shark Ahead
This week, the team discuss Lion completing the Stone & Wood acquisition, the 2021 Indies and the global freight crisis.
Lion completes Stone & Wood acquisition
Lion has completed the acquisition of Stone & Wood parent company Fermentum, which it says will operate as a standalone business partnering with Lion “to drive growth with drinkers and customers”.
Australian breweries win at International Brewing Awards
Australian breweries Brick Lane, BentSpoke Brewing, James Squire and Lion have won various medals in the International Brewing & Cider Awards.
21 years of Little Creatures
Lion’s Little Creatures has reached a major milestone, turning 21 this November, and is celebrating with events and new beers.