Tide going out on the craft brewing industry

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges facing the craft brewing industry, including supply issues and uncertain futures for small breweries.

In spite of optimism that it can face down a raft of current headwinds, small breweries say the issues facing their businesses now are terrifying Hospitality-related headwinds aren't the only issue for craft breweries. They're facing uncertain futures in everything from CO2 supplies to keg leasing arrangements. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Topics covered

• craft brewing
• small breweries
• business challenges
• hospitality industry
• CO2 supply
• keg leasing

Keywords

• craft brewing
• small breweries
• business challenges
• CO2 supplies
• keg leasing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: craft brewing industry, small breweries, Hospitality, CO2, keg leasing arrangements, RNZ, Newsroom

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