Sunshine Coast's Terella Brewing has been fined $150,000 for unlawful use of premises after a legal battle with the local council. The now-closed venue operated without necessary permits, leading to a guilty plea and a significant penalty.
Prof John Brewer, England's first head of human performance for Italia 90, used early tech like BBC microcomputers and Polar heart-rate monitors to assess player fitness. Despite initial suspicion, his methods proved players adapted to the heat, enabling a high-tempo game. This contrasts sharply with today's advanced wearables and hyperbaric chambers, marking a significant evolution in football sports science.
Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers has set new Major League Baseball records for starting pitcher velocity, including a 104.5 mph fastball. He also achieved a 'Maddux' by recording 15 strikeouts in a 6-0 shutout victory with under 100 pitches.
Engie Italia has completed an 8.6 MW photovoltaic park for Heineken Italia's Ichnusa brewery in Assemini. The 137,000 sqm facility with over 15,000 panels will produce 15 GWh annually, covering the brewery's entire electricity needs and marking a significant step in on-site renewable energy production for industrial sites.
Boag's Brewery in Launceston, Tasmania, will stop production by November, ending 145 years of operation. The site, once allegedly haunted, holds significant historical and cultural value, with its future use uncertain despite heritage protections.
Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a 4-for-5 performance, including an RBI and three runs scored, in a 12-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on June 5.
Northern Tasmania's economy faces a potential $1 million weekly loss following the closure of Boag's brewery after 145 years and Hawthorn Football Club's decision to end its relationship with Launceston. The dual departures threaten 42 jobs and impact tourism, prompting local leaders to strategize for the region's economic future and the prominent brewery site's redevelopment.
Northern Tasmania faces a potential weekly economic loss of $1 million following the closure of Boag's brewery after 145 years and Hawthorn FC's departure beyond 2027. The decisions impact 42 jobs, with leaders vowing to support affected workers and explore future development of the prominent brewery site.
James Boag, a 145-year-old Tasmanian brewery, will cease production at its Launceston facility in November, shocking industry stakeholders. Parent company Lion Australia will move production interstate, citing efficiencies over local costs. The closure raises concerns about the rising cost of brewing beer in Australia and potential redistribution of state funding.
Iconic Tasmanian brewer James Boag will cease production in Launceston by November due to a long-term decline in the national beer market and the brewery operating at a fifth of its capacity. Parent company Lion Australia will explore redevelopment opportunities for the site, while the brand will continue to be brewed elsewhere. The decision impacts 42 employees.
Iconic Tasmanian brewer James Boag's will cease production in Launceston by November due to long-term decline in the national beer market and operating at a fifth of capacity. The move impacts 42 employees, with the parent company Lion Australia exploring redevelopment opportunities and repaying a $1 million government loan.
Iconic Tasmanian brewer Boag's will cease production in the state by November. Parent company Lion Australia will repay a $1 million loan from the Tasmanian government, originally intended to support the Launceston brewery's visitor center and tours.
Iconic Tasmanian brewer James Boag's will cease production in Launceston by November due to long-term decline in the national beer market and operating at a fifth of capacity. The decision impacts 42 employees, with the brand continuing to be brewed on the mainland.
Annette and Matthew Flynn, a Wisconsin couple, are considering an appeal to the state Supreme Court after being denied a $13,000 raffle prize by the Milwaukee Brewers' charity. The couple claims Annette was unfairly deemed late in claiming her prize due to navigational issues at the stadium, despite video evidence showing her efforts to reach the claim table in time. Two lower courts have ruled against them, citing the 'clear and unambiguous' contest rules.
UK breweries are facing a boom going flat, with 320 businesses closing last year and only 170 opening, resulting in a net loss of 150. Factors include market access issues, supermarket price undercutting, changing consumer habits, and high taxation.
Spain's beer market is experiencing a decline in consumption, with per capita intake falling to 52.8 liters in 2024. Despite this, major brewers like Mahou San Miguel, Damm, Heineken, and Hijos de Rivera reported record combined profits of €593 million, driven by diversification and premiumization strategies.
A Wisconsin couple is considering a Supreme Court appeal after losing a legal battle over a $13,000 Brewers raffle prize. Annette and Matthew Flynn sued the Brewers Community Foundation, claiming Annette was wrongly denied the jackpot due to a disputed 66-second delay in claiming the prize.
Wisconsin Brewery will brew the final batch of Schlitz, a beer enjoyed for 177 years, on May 23 using a 1948 recipe. The beer, once marketed as 'the beer that made Milwaukee famous,' will be available June 27, with a celebration planned.
Greene King has agreed to sell its Old Speckled Hen ale brands to Damm, the Spanish owner of Estrella lager. The deal marks another British beer brand acquisition by overseas buyers. Production will move to Damm's brewery in Bedford.
Hedge fund Corvex Management is demanding Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, be put up for sale, citing a "sleepy share price" and criticizing the company's five-year strategy for its slow returns. Corvex, holding a 7% stake, wants key parts of the plan suspended and threatens to nominate new directors if the board doesn't comply.
Czech beer consumption hit a historic low of 121 liters per capita in 2025, a 4.3% drop in production. Health experts praise the shift towards moderation and quality, while addiction specialists note rising concerns over new substances and online addiction among youth.
Aurélien Picard, owner of L'Imprimerie brewery in Bannalec, Brittany, has been ordered by Yoko Ono to stop selling his John Lemon craft beer, claiming trademark infringement. The lemon and ginger-flavoured beer, featuring a caricature of John Lennon with lemon-slice glasses and the tagline "Get Bock," has been sold for five years. Ono registered the John Lemon trademark a decade ago to protect her late husband's name. Picard faces a €100,000 fine plus €1,500 daily until he stops, but has been allowed to sell remaining stock until July 1.
Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, is cutting about 3,800 jobs and closing all remaining Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants as it shifts to a pure hotel business. The FTSE 100 company will convert 197 restaurants into hotel rooms and sell £1.5bn of freehold properties. The cuts follow pressure from US activist investor Corvex and £50m extra costs from Rachel Reeves's 2025 budget.
