Category: Business of Beer
Industry news related to the brewing industry and the business of beer
News Bars in SF Threaten to Boycott Reyes Beverage Over Lack of Service
More than 80 bars in San Francisco have signed onto a letter to the Miller Coors distributor Golden Brands complaining of poor customer service. Golden Brands, which is a branch of Reyes Holdings, also sells a large number of craft brands.
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News Part 2 of BA’s Webinar Series on Sexual Harassment Takes Place June 24
The second webinar in a three-part session offered by the Brewer’s Association will explore how preventing sexual harassment starts with having a conversation about what it means to be an ally in the workplace. The session will dive into what “counts” as sexual harassment, examples of how it can show up, and most importantly what we can do and say when we experience or witness harassing behavior.
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News On Premise Optimism: No Signs of Cannibalism in Take-Out & Delivery as Restaurants Roars Back to Life
Take out and delivery of meals and drinks during the pandemic became a well-developed habit for many consumers. Some in the industry worried that consumers might become so comfortable with eating take-out at home that it would cannibalize on-site business. That doesn’t seem to be the case according to data from CGA, the on-premise measurement, research and insight company.
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News Not Sure How To Take Action on the #MeToo Movement? Start by Making These Four Simple Moves Now
The following article was written by Tara Nurin exclusively for ProBrewer. Visit the ProBrewer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource page here for additional DEI articles and resources.
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News New Jersey Becomes Battle Ground in Effort to Lower RTD Taxes
Spirits companies have been fighting for lower excise taxes for decades. Citing “equivalency” as a reason to reduce the much higher state and federal tax on liquor, they have had little to no success. But now that RTD’s (ready-to-drink spirits-based cocktails) are booming in the marketplace, the spirits industry may be at it again. And since RTD’s are generally about or only slightly higher in alcohol than beer and look like beer (usually in 12-ounce cans), they may have a stronger argument.
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News BrewDog Former Employees Allege Rapid Growth Led to Toxic Culture
In an open letter circulated on Twitter, more than 60 former employees of Brewdog allege that the rapid growth the company has experienced in recent years has led to the company cutting corners on health and safety, espousing values it did not live by, and creating a “toxic” culture that left employees suffering from mental illness.
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News On-Premise Sales Surpassing 2019 Numbers
As expected, on-premise alcohol sales are far ahead of 2020 due to the shut down one year ago. On-premise velocity is +120% higher than the same time last year for the one-week period ending May 29, according to the on-premise consulting firm CGA.
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News How To Write a Code of Conduct for Your Brewery, Bar or Affiliate Beer Business
Posted by Tara Nurin
The following is the second in a series of four articles written by Tara Nurin exclusively for ProBrewer. Visit the ProBrewer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource page here for additional DEI articles and resources.
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