According to an article in The Drinks Business, survey results show that over half of British nighttime hospitality businesses fear they will not survive more than two more months without further government support. This would put an estimated 754,000 jobs at risk.
UK Considers Calorie Labeling on Alcohol
The UK government has said it may require calorie labeling on alcohol beverage products in an effort to tackle the country’s obesity problem. It is one of many measures the government has revealed as part of a new anti-obesity strategy, including ending ‘buy one get one free’ deals on unhealthy food sold in stores,… Read More…
UK to Lower Small Brewers Tax Break
The UK government has lowered the threshold for breweries to stop receiving some tax breaks on the beer they produce. The Small Breweries’ Relief was introduced in 2002, and was meant to help newer breweries become profitable and compete with big players like Heineken or AB InBev. The relief gives any brewer producing less… Read More…
Time to #reconnect: European Brewers Show Support for Hospitality Sector
Bars and restaurants – and particularly those that are smaller businesses – will need ‘targeted, ongoing and continued support’ as they reopen, says the Brewers of Europe. With one in three beers in Europe sold in hospitality, its success is closely linked to the fortunes of the beer industry as a whole. The Brewers… Read More…
Australian Beer Industry Fights Tax Increase
The beer tax in Australia has automatically increased by CPI every six months since 1983. But this year, in the midst of a global pandemic, which as devastated the Australian hospitality sector, the Brewers Association of Australia is asking for a halt to the scheduled increase. “Tax is the most expensive ingredient in Aussie… Read More…
England Celebrates Fourth of July for a Different Reason – Pubs Reopen
In what some are calling ‘Super Saturday,” England allowed pubs to reopen today along with restaurants and hairdressers. Some waiting in line as early as 6:00am to enjoy their first draft pint in almost four months. Happy Fourth of July from the ProBrewer Team to you!
Pubs in UK in No Hurry to Reopen
As pubs in the United Kingdom remain closed due to the pandemic, pub owners have urged the government to clarify plans to reopen beer gardens by the end of June. But publicans, brewers and the pub industry trade body said many would struggle to be ready in under three weeks and called for certainty… Read More…
Bulk Beer Shipping May Be Next COVID Induced Trend
Although import beer makes up about 20% of the U.S. beer market, almost none of it is packaged here. Instead, the expensive task of shipping bottles, cans and kegs continues to be the norm. But with thousands of kegs “stuck” at closed on-premise businesses, the idea of shipping beer from other countries in bulk and… Read More…
Carlsberg and Marston’s Announce Merger
Danish brewer Carlsberg and British pubs firm Marston’s have announced a joint venture. The new company will be called Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company with Marston’s holding 40% and Carlsberg 60%. Full story here
Brewing Shutdown in Mexico Leaves Country Dry with Shortages Possible in US
What is worse than a stay-at-home order amongst a pandemic? A stay-at-home order without beer. Beer production in Mexico was halted more than a month ago as health officials declared brewing a “non-essential” activity. Since then, beer has become almost impossible to buy in Mexico. While Heineken has paused brewing in Mexico, Constellation… Read More…
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