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April 9, 2021 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
With cask beer sales hit a new campaign says “Cask is BACK, so back CASK” A new campaign launching today is calling on beer drinkers to back British brewing and pubs and opt for a pint of fresh cask beer from a local independent brewery when they return to pubs next week. Sales of hand-pulled […]
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March 25, 2021 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Responding to the Government announcement of a new £1.5bn pot of business rates support for those which have not previously benefitted, including breweries, SIBA Chief Executive James Calder said; “It is hugely positive news that Government has finally recognised that many sectors, including brewing have been left behind over the last 12 months and are […]
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March 19, 2021 | by Neil Walker | BeerX Online, Industry News, SIBA National
The SIBA Business Awards 2021 last night awarded the very best businesses from across the beer and brewing industry, highlighting businesses who have not just survived but excelled across a range of awards categories – during what has been quite possibly one of the toughest 12 months the brewing, beer and pubs sector has ever […]
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March 9, 2021 | by Neil Walker | BeerX Online, SIBA National
The Finalists in the prestigious SIBA Business Awards 2021 have today been revealed, naming the the UK’s best independent craft brewing businesses, beer retailers, pubs, bars, restaurants and bottle shops across the UK. Two new categories were added this year for Covid Brewery Initiative and Covid Supplier Initiative, seeking to highlight brewing and supplier businesses going the extra […]
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March 8, 2021 | by Neil Walker | BeerX Online, Supplier Associate
Case Study by Saxon Packaging As proud, Silver Members of SIBA for over 6 years and counting, BeerX has always been an event we have looked forward to each year and has long been a key date in our calendars here at Saxon Packaging. Our team has always enjoyed attending and exhibiting, meeting fellow SIBA […]
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March 4, 2021 | by Neil Walker | BeerX Online, Supplier Associate
Over 17 & 18 March advisers from Napthens Solicitors are available to BeerX Online attendees for virtual 1 to 1 meetings. Book a 45 minute session with the specialist of your choice. Simply email Napthens using the link below and they will arrange a virtual meeting with you on a first come first served basis. To […]
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March 3, 2021 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Budget 2021, James Calder, SIBA Chief Executive said: “Today, the Chancellor spent an extraordinary amount of taxpayers money to help keep the economy moving and jobs protected, pledging almost fifty-nine billion to policies including furlough extensions, continued business rates cuts, grants for hospitality of up to £9k and a series […]
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February 22, 2021 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Responding to the Prime Minister’s Roadmap on the ending of lockdown in England, James Calder, SIBA Chief Executive said; “Under the Prime Minister’s roadmap published today, many small breweries and community pubs are now destined to fail, just as the vaccination programme should be providing hope and optimism. These businesses face an agonising 10 days, […]
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February 19, 2021 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Ahead of Monday’s announcement by the PM and the Chancellor’s Budget on March 3rd SIBA is imploring the Government to engage in meaningful consultation with industry leaders and take action to help save pubs and independent brewing. James Calder, SIBA’s Chief Executive (which represents small independent craft brewers in the UK) today said: “Hospitality has repeatedly […]
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February 17, 2021 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Commenting on media speculation around re-opening for pubs and hospitality, James Calder, SIBA Chief Executive said: “This weekend Ministers will decide the final details of the roadmap out of lockdown. Media speculation today suggests that non essential retail will come out before Hospitality, which is untenable. Hospitality has repeatedly and consistently shown it is safe […]
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