Os cervejeiros do Reino Unido alertam para o potencial fim das cervejas engarrafadas icônicas devido à nova taxa de embalagem. UK brewers warn of potential end for iconic bottled beers due to new packaging levy.

Os cervejeiros do Reino Unido alertam para o potencial fim das cervejas engarrafadas icônicas devido a uma nova taxa de embalagem. UK brewers warn of potential end for iconic bottled beers due to a new packaging levy. Introduzida pelo governo do Reino Unido, a taxa visa tornar os fabricantes financeiramente responsáveis pela reciclagem e manuseio de resíduos de embalagens, mas os cervejeiros argumentam que pode impor custos adicionais e forçar a saída de muitas marcas de cerveja engarrafadas, reduzindo a escolha e o lucro para os cervejeiros. Introduced by the UK government, the levy aims to make manufacturers financially responsible for recycling and handling packaging waste, but brewers argue it may impose "eye-watering" additional costs and force out many bottled beer brands, reducing choice and profit for brewers. A British Beer and Pub Association, a Independent Family Brewers of Britain, a Campaign for Real Ale e a Society of Independent Brewers and Associates advertiram coletivamente que as novas cobranças poderiam levar a aumentos de preços para os consumidores, inflação de combustível e o fim de muitas cervejas engarrafadas tradicionais. The British Beer and Pub Association, Independent Family Brewers of Britain, Campaign for Real Ale, and the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates have collectively warned that the new charges could lead to price increases for consumers, fuel inflation, and the end of many traditional bottled ales.