On-Premise Sales May Be Back to Pre-Covid Levels
On-premise sales for the 12-week period ending January 29th, 2022 were up 17% over the same period two years ago, indicating that on-premise business is back to pre-pandemic times.
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Russian River Postpones Pliny the Younger Release
The surge in omicron has many industry events reevaluating plans to cancel, postpone or go forward with events that are planned for the coming weeks and months. One well-known event, Russian River Brewing’s Pliny the Younger release has been postponed until late March. The annual event draws beer consumers from around the country who travel to the Santa Rosa, California brewery for a long wait in line to buy the popular double IPA.
Read more...TTB Extends Temporary Allowances for the Manufacture of Hand Sanitize
Due to the continuation of the Food and Drug Administration’s temporary guidance related to the manufacture of hand sanitizer and denatured alcohol for use in hand sanitizer, the TTB announced today that the agency will be extending the authorizations provided in TTB G 2020-1C through December 31, 2021.
Read more...UK’s COVID ‘Winter Plan’ to Allow Pubs to Remain Open
The UK Government issued a ‘Winter Plan’ which allows pubs to stay open, even if further measures are required to control a surge in the virus. The Winter Plan lays out wide ranging measures for tackling COVED during autumn and winter in England.
Read more...Feds to Mandate Businesses with Over 100 Employees to Require Vaccine or Testing of All Employees
President Biden is set to announce today a new federal rule that will require that all businesses with 100 or more employees to have all workers either fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing for the virus.
Read more...Heineken to Invest $52 Million in Neighborhood Pubs Across UK
Heineken will pump around $52 million into its Star and Garter pubs estate in the UK to upgrade about 80 of its pubs. Each pub will receive between $171,000 to $550,000 to make the pubs more comfortable and stylish inside as well as improving beer gardens. Better quality food will also be introduced – which is expected to account for around 30% of sales – as well as good coffee and premium spirits, wines, lagers and ciders.
Read more...Outdoor Seating Options May Be Key for Brewery Tasting Rooms Heading into Fall
Don’t give up that outdoor space yet. Outdoor seating may continue to be an important factor for consumers still worrying about COVID in the Delta variant era.
Read more...On-Premise Sales Leveling Off But Still Ahead of Pre-Pandemic 2019
Average on-premise sales trends have leveled off in the latest 2 weeks following months of growth, but velocity remains strong vs the pre-pandemic year 2019 with sales in the latest two weeks up 18% over the same period two years ago, according to CGA. The last 12 weeks are up 46% versus 2019.
Read more...SF Imposes Proof of Vaccination to Enter On-Premise Establishments – Other Cities May Do the Same
In a move that will includes brewery tasting rooms and brewpubs, San Francisco will require customers to show proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to enter on-premise dining and drinking establishments as well as gyms and other indoor venues. The requirement will take affect starting Aug. 20th for patrons and Oct. 13th for employees.
Read more...SBA Releases Updated Guidance on Forgiveness of PPP Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released updated guidance for forgiveness of loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for loans of $150,000 or less.
Read more...Bar Owners Alliance of San Francisco Votes to Require Proof of Vaccination for Indoor Service
The Bar Owners Alliance of San Francisco voted today in favor of requiring vaccination proof or a recent negative test to enter all of its member bars starting Thursday, July 29. The Alliance represents more than 500 bar owners in the city.
Read more...These Breweries Boost Workplace Morale by Encouraging Communication and Incentivizing Their Employees in Unique, Fun and Meaningful Ways
The following is the fourth and final article written by Tara Nurin exclusively for ProBrewer. Visit the ProBrewer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource page for additional DEI articles and resources.
Read more...UK On-Premise Sales Down as Restrictions Remain in Place. US Trending Above 2019
On-premise sales in the UK for the week ending June 26th were down by 28% on the same week in 2019, according to the CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker. It is the third week in a row that the comparison with 2019 has weakened. The UK has stalled the full reopening of the on-premise sector due to an increase in COVID cases. The government has said that most restrictions on bars and restaurants should end on July 17th.
Read more...Business is Slow as Pubs Reopen Indoor Seating in UK
Sales in pubs across the UK remained very slow in the first week of reopening indoors with a decline of 20% compared to the same period in 2019.
Read more...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.
Read more...AB to Buy the Country a Round in Vaccination Promotion if White House Goal is Met
Anheuser-Busch has announced a national campaign in partnership with the White House to help meet President Biden’s goal to have 70% of American adults vaccinated adults by July 4th.
Read more...Corona Remains ‘Most Valuable Brand’ Despite Name Association to Virus
Despite images of Corona bottles languishing on supermarket shelves due to its association with the pandemic, the beer brand remains the world’s most valuable, according to a Brand Finance report.
Read more...Deadline Nears for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this week that eligible businesses have until Monday, May 24, 8:00 pm (eastern) to submit applications to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).
Read more...Reopening: A Third of All Bars and Restaurants Now Open for Indoor Service Across the Country
The latest COVID-19 Impact Report for the on-premise trade from CGA shows that 36% of all restaurants and 32% of all bars across the country are now either partially or completely open for indoor seating and service.
Read more...Texas is the Latest State to Make Cocktails ‘To-Go’ Permanent
Texas Governor Abbott has signed HB 1094 into law making permanent restaurants’ ability to sell alcohol with pickup and delivery food orders.
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