Competition watchdog should probe dominance of big brewers, say campaigners

Competition watchdog should probe dominance of big brewers, say campaigners

A fresh report by Camra (Campaign for Real Ale) has claimed that small, independent breweries are ‘being excluded’ from pubs and bars.

Campaigners Call On The Competition Regulator To Investigate UK Beer Market Dominated By International Conglomerates

A new report published by CAMRA (The Campaign for Real Ale) shows how independent brewers are being excluded from bars across the UK, setting out the case for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to take action. The ‘Beer in the (more…) The post Campaigners Call On The Competition Regulator To Investigate UK Beer Market Dominated By International Conglomerates appeared first on KamCity.

Calls for UK beer market competition investigation over domination of global brewers

A major consumer group has called for an investigation into the UK beer market, warning of the domination of global brewers in the pub and bar sector.

CAMRA calls for CMA probe into UK beer market

CAMRA has urged the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the UK beer market, warning independent brewers are being squeezed out of pubs and bars.

CMA being urged to investigate UK beer market

A new report published today by CAMRA shows how independent brewers are being excluded from bars across the UK, and sets out the case for Competition and Markets Authority action. Beer in the UK is the authoritative consumer view on how the UK beer scene actually works — or doesn’t work — for beer drinkers and independent brewers. The report lays bare the stark state of British brewing, dominated by four international conglomerates with little a…