The merger & acquisition juggernaut rolls on, with SABMiller’s board accepting AB InBev’s juicy cash offer upon condition of a multi-billion-dollar failure fee. The second-largest brewer in the world (by revenue) is the product of British-based South African Breweries, established in 1895, and American giant Miller Brewing, which SAB acquired in 2002. The last few […]
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Western Australia’s drink delivery wizards Streamline Beverages have pioneered another innovation for the premium-thirsty public, further enhancing the “theatre of draft”. Streamline’s Op Tik dispenser features a windowed reservoir that offers patrons a visual reference to the craft beer or other beverage in that line. It was designed in Australia by Streamline, specifically for venues
The news has emerged the world’s largest brewer plans to attempt a takeover of giant SABMiller, which could see it control 30 per cent of global beer volume. American behemoth Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is gearing up for a bid on the South African-based brewer that could top US$100 billion. SABMiller, which purchased Australia’s Foster’s
Brewing giant Lion is further blurring the lines between traditional mainstream brews and the crafty, foodie revolution, releasing a beer-focused cookbook for the man “keen to impress”. Partnering with Random House Australia, Tooheys is promoting the Tooheys Cooking Handbook, with inviting imagery and 80 recipes celebrating beers from the iconic brand’s range. In the spirit
Drinks giant Lion is ready to do business 24/7 with a new online information and ordering portal for its trade customers. Originally launched in 2012, the new-look version now includes product and events data and sales practise, and active customer feedback to further streamline services. The free service facilitates ordering directly from Lion’s product catalogue,
Amid the noise of products and software around POS and loyalty systems, Australian company Clipp is fast becoming the option of choice for a lot of Sydney venues. Fundamentally, Clipp gives patrons a quick, convenient way of paying a bar tab, without pulling out money or cards or queueing up. Venues may offer loyalty rewards
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Consumer advocate Choice Magazine has weighed in on the ACCC investigation into tap contracts, suggesting consumers are being duped by international brewers posing as independent craft producers. While the ACCC investigation continues into claims that CUB (owned by SAB Miller) and Lion (owned by Kirin) try to push licensees into contracts tying up to 100
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Australian comedic stalwart Mikey Robbins launched a service to leverage the power of digital marketing to fill empty restaurant seats. Known as Lunchalot, the service brings together hungry bargain-hunters and eating establishments with unfilled chairs. Users of the service get the option of 50 per cent off food or 25 per cent of food and
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