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March 14, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Today SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, publishes the SIBA British Craft Beer Report 2019 (PDF link), a ground-breaking new report providing insight into the industry as a whole for the first time ever. The British Craft Beer Report brings together the views and opinions from Britain’s independent craft brewers, industry insight and consumer polling to […]
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March 6, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
The finalists of the SIBA Business Awards 2019 have today been revealed, highlighting the very best craft beer brewers, retailers, restaurants and pubs. The awards, run by the Society of Independent Brewers and judged by a panel of industry experts, are set to take place a week today on the 13th March at BeerX UK […]
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March 4, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
Today, the Portman Group have published the sixth version of the Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks. SIBA say that whilst much of the updated code is sensible and includes new measures to prevent alcohol packaging causing serious or widespread offence, protection for the vulnerable in society and preventing […]
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February 19, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
The current British Guild of Beer Writers’ “Beer Writer of the Year” and creator of award-winning Fermentation Radio Emma Inch has been announced as the keynote speaker for BeerX UK 2019. Organised by the Society of Independent Brewers, BeerX UK is the UK’s biggest beer and brewing trade event, attracting thousands of visitors and featuring a packed […]
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February 18, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Brewery News, Industry News
Commenting on the consultations published today by DEFRA on tackling Britain’s waste, SIBA’s Head of Public Affairs and Communications James Calder said: “Britain’s small independent brewers want to see the amount of recycled and re-used material go up, litter go down and the costs of new cans and bottles to drop through increased use of […]
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February 7, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Supplier Associate
BFBi, the trade association formed in 1907 to represent the supply chain into the brewing and beverage industry, is launching its new logo, strapline, newsletter format and website. The Association’s strapline “Union is Strength” has been updated to “Stronger Together” representing the ethos of BFBi as much in 2019 as it did in 1907. The […]
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February 7, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Supplier Associate
Article by BrewBroker BrewBroker are the largest marketplace for contract brewing, connecting breweries to brewers, brands to beers. Our platform is split for two audiences, buyers and suppliers. Here’s where you fit… What is a ‘supplier’ on BrewBroker? Simply put a supplier is someone with capacity to brew. If you’re a brewery with spare space and have […]
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February 5, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
Dear Robert Jenrick MP Review of Small Breweries’ Relief I write in response to your launch of the Small Breweries’ Relief review questionnaire for brewers and your article setting out your views on the matter. As you know we’re committed to working with you and your officials to make the review a success. SIBA has […]
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February 1, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National, Supplier Associate
The Wellhopped World Series is Charles Faram’s new industry competition with some exciting twists. The annual three phase competition is set to establish the best sample of new and commercial varieties from the Worldwide Charles Faram Hop Development Programme. Phase one, the Wellhopped World Series AromaFest, is to give growers of Charles Faram Hop […]
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February 1, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
The entry deadline for the SIBA Business Awards 2019 has today been extended to the 15h February 2019 to allow the maximum amount of entries from businesses across the beer and brewing industry. The SIBA Business Awards 2019 seek to highlight the UK’s best independent craft beer businesses, retailers, pubs and restaurants across a broad […]
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