A new smartphone App could help both venues and patrons, promising to solve the age-old problem of groups wanting to split their bill. Groupee is a free App for Android and iPhones, which facilitates payment by groups of up to 20 people, with no fuss and just one transaction for the venue. People can download […]
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Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has announced an innovative new beer system answering consumer demand for flavour and variety. CUB is working with pubs in Victoria, NSW and Queensland to trial the new concept, which uses a flavour ‘pod’ to infuse natural flavour essences into an easy-drinking lager. The big brewer says the system –
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ANZ has created BladePay to address issues in hospitality in integrated mobile payment systems, in an increasingly tech-focused consumer market. This month, ANZ announced the pending launch of BladePay, ahead of its debut release into hotels and restaurants in March. The product reportedly stems from industry feedback that managing payments is one of the “biggest
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Australia’s largest independent on-premise drinks specialist has launched Menu Maker – leveraging brand knowledge and technology to provide more to venue clients than mere supply. 100-Proof launched in July; a collaboration of independent wholesalers Paramount Liquor, Liquid Mix, and Liquid Specialty Beverages. Recognising the dominance of off-premise in liquor wholesale in Australia, the venture incorporates
Approaching four years in business, Kegstar is gradually streamlining the world of draught – not just craft – beer in Australia and now overseas. Kegstar was the brainchild of Adam Trippe-Smith – one of the original founders of the award-winning McLaren Vale Beers. Trippe-Smith understood the logistical challenges of draught and kegs, particularly in a
Carlton & United Breweries is eyeing the potential for Melbourne Bitter in Sydney, even as it shrugs off union sabre-rattling. Melbourne Bitter has long been a consistent packaged favourite around the country, although mostly in Victoria. It was first brewed by Jack Prendergast in 1936 and bought by CUB the same year. Following an initial
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A group of hospitality specialist graphic designers has launched a product to take the cost and stress out of creating promotional material for pubs. Pre-launch research found that operators saw a need for a template-based catalogue for designing promo posters and social media, rather than working with external designers. This was largely due to the
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An Australia-based tech company with backing by some of the country’s biggest brands has boldly rolled out thousands of new ‘on-premise redemption’ and ‘prepaid product’ terminals in pubs. Pubs across Australia have or will receive a welcome kit from ‘Pub Payments’, containing a plug-and-play terminal providing everything they need to begin selling a range of
Following a positive ruling on Australia’s part in the beer global mega-merger, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is still unhappy about tap contracts and craft brewers. Last month the ACCC gave the green light to a $145 billion merger between Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller, despite significant effects on competition in Australia. The takeover
Lion has released the next instalment of its ‘Beer the Beautiful Truth’ education campaign, with an expert panel answering questions in ‘Brew & A’. Beer the Beautiful Truth (BTBT) has sought to educate consumers around common misconceptions, such as the make-up and sugar content of Australia’s most popular alcoholic beverage. The latest instalment of the
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