Was there a worldwide issue of pubs/bars closing?
Because of a bunch of countries faced this problem, you can definitely blame COVID. But if it’s fully isolated in the UK… well we’ll now looks like it’s the consequences of my own actions huh
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bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Yeah, brewing takes a fuck ton of energy and pubs were shut for a year because of covid.
But sure, it’s brexit. Lol.
Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world 1 year ago
bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
“Energy bills are decimating our sector, with extortionate costs wiping out profits and closing pubs at a faster rate than the pandemic.”
glaist@mstdn.im 1 year ago
@bernieecclestoned @Mex @unitedkingdom Good point. Brexit probably didn’t help though.
bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Brexit presented a binary option, if you want to trade in the EU, you need a subsidiary in the EU.
This was obvious, and the tiny minority of UK companies that export to the EU, which is fewer then 10% of UK companies, did exactly that.
If brexit affected the craft brewing industry, then their association failed to plan. They should have created a co-op and established a warehouse in the EU.
I export and import globally, it’s just a few forms. It’s been going on for centuries, it’s not that hard.