SIBA National
June 17, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Are you a committed campaigner? Do you have the fight, attitude and drive to stand up for independent craft brewers? Do you have proven public affairs and policy experience? A vacancy has arisen to join SIBA as our Head of Public Affairs and Policy. In this exciting role you will lead SIBA’s campaigning activities across taxation, sustainability […]
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June 13, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
SIBA’s board has today (13th June) announced the appointment of James Calder as its new Chief Executive. He will officially take the role up on the 1stJuly, replacing Mike Benner who is leaving to become Chief Executive of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. James, who is currently SIBA’s Head of Public Affairs and Communications […]
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May 30, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA British Craft Beer Report 2019, SIBA National
The consumer love affair with craft beer appears far from over, with industry experts predicting the next generation will be “drinking less, but better” – choosing quality products such as local independent craft beers over mainstream, mass-produced brews. As the Millennial generation (currently aged 23-38) gives way to Generation Z (currently aged under 22) more […]
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May 8, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Commenting on the Scottish Government announcement, made today by Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham on introducing Deposit Return Schemes for drinks containers in Scotland, James Calder, Head of Public Affairs said: “Whilst craft brewers are keen to do their bit for the environment, this announcement is worrying for small independent brewers who sell beer in Scotland. […]
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May 3, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
National pub chain J D Wetherspoons have introduced a new minimum quality control standard for all of their cask ‘real ale’ across the UK – in an effort to ensure punters get the perfect pint every time. The new quality control system, called the ‘SIBA Food Safety and Quality Standard’, is administered by the Society […]
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April 30, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
“I would like to advise that Nick has resigned from his role as SIBA’s Operations Director with effect from 30th April 2019 after over ten years as an employee and a long-standing association with SIBA. I would like to thank Nick for his hard work and commitment to SIBA over the years. Following Mike Benner’s resignation from his […]
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April 12, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National, South West
“Tally Ho” by Palmers Brewery and “YPA” by Yeovil Ales have taken home the two top spots in the SIBA South West Independent Beer Awards 2019. The awards took place prior to the famous Tuckers Maltings Beer Festival in Newton Abbot and are run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). The trade association represents independent […]
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March 29, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
Mike Benner is to leave his post as Chief Executive of SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, at the end of June after five years. He has accepted a new role as Chief Executive of APIL, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, representing and campaigning for the rights of injured people. Mike said, “I am […]
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March 15, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2019 Gloucester Brewery and Swannay Brewery have taken home Overall Champion Gold in the Cask and Keg Awards at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2019, with Wibblers Brewery being named the best bottled or canned beer. Judged by brewers and industry experts and organised by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) […]
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March 14, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Good Things Brewing Co have been named SIBA’s Brewery Business of the Year 2019 at the prestigious SIBA Business Awards, which names the UK’s best brewing businesses across a wide variety of categories. The awards, run by the Society of Independent Brewers and judged by a panel of industry experts, were revealed in an awards […]
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