NB Craft Alcohol Producers / Producteurs d'alcool artisanal du NB

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New Brunswick home-made producers are knocking on the door of Mr. Blaine Higgs' new government. They want to settle the controversy surrounding the agreement with ANBL. The group, which includes about 100 owners of microbreweries, vineyards, distilleries and cideries across the province, has been critical of the lack of free enterprise in their industry since the imposition of new rules by the Crown Corporation earlier this year. We believe that the citizens of the province o...f New Brunswick are shareholders of ANBL. We need ANBL's revenues, but it must not come at the expense of local businesses, and this includes our farmers. It is the role of the government to make decisions for the economic good of the entire province. Our province must grow together and craft alcohol producers can make a difference. We need a government that encourages investment by local businesses, and craft alcohol producers are experts in helping in the development of 48 communities across the province. We want to be part of the solution; we don't want charity or to criticize unproductively. We would like a constructive change in philosophy when it comes to local products. We need to stabilize the risks of regulations imposed by the monopoly corporation that undermine private investment in our beautiful province. - Local products that do not reach the volume requirements set by ANBL will be removed from NB liquor stores, even if they create jobs and help our local economy. This new policy will only contribute to the closure of local businesses, especially during the current economic recovery. - We will have to go through a non-refrigerated centralized warehouse, and will have to pay the price determined by ANBL. This is like a new tax, because this is a mandatory new storage fee. Our members who are with the centralized warehouse notice that shelves of local products are often left empty for a very long time, this is not to the advantage of our small producers in New Brunswick. If we do not perform, local products will be removed from the ANBL stores. - More work needs to be done to reduce red tape. For the past few months, the process of registering a local product increased from 30 days to 6 to 9 months. - We are asking for fair trade agreements with other Canadian provinces. Our members tell us that there are 18,000 bottles of Nova Scotia wine in ANBL stores and no New Brunswick wines are available in Nova Scotia. We would like to have a discussion with Mr. Higgs and his caucus, as we would like to contribute more to the development of our province.

New owners. New brews. New taproom coming soon. Welcome to the neighbourhood Long Bay Brewery! https://huddle.today/new-owners-of-rothesay-brewery-plan-/

We need to talk about economic developments. _____________________ Nous devons parler de développement économique.

Message Français ci-dessous; I had the chance to have a meeting Carole Alderdice (president and chief executive officer of the TIANB), Kim Matthews (Executive Director at dept. of Tourisme), Monique Boudreau (Officer Product innovation), Yannick Mainville (director of tourism OTPA), Yennah Hurley (Acting Deputy Minister dept. of tourism), Cindy Creamer Rouse (Director Partnerships & Government relations at tourism, Heritage and Culture). We had a discussion on the four depart...ments that are the pillars of New Brunswick economy; - Dept. of Finance; - Dept. of Agriculture; - ONB and RDC - Dept. of Tourism; We had discussion on what we need together to have a plan with objectives that are divided in actions. Mme Hurley was very positive that she can organise that meeting to discuss economic development and look forward for a NB First, Buy NB and a NB united. _________________________________________________________ J’ai eu la chance d’avoir une réunion Carole Alderdice (présidente et chef de la direction de la TINB), Kim Matthews (directrice générale au département de Tourisme), Monique Boudreau (agente d’innovation de produits), Yannick Mainville (directeur du tourisme OTPA), Yennah Hurley (sous-ministre du tourisme par intérim), Cindy Creamer Rouse (directrice des partenariats et relations gouvernementales au tourisme, au patrimoine et à la culture). Nous avons eu une discussion sur les quatre ministères qui sont les piliers de l’économie du Nouveau-Brunswick; - Département des finances; - Département. de l’agriculture; - ONB et SDR - Département du tourisme; Nous discutons de ce dont nous avons besoin ensemble pour avoir un plan avec des objectifs qui sont divisés en actions. Mme Hurley a été très positive qu’elle puisse organiser cette réunion pour discuter du développement économique et envisager un NB d’abord, Achetez NB et un NB unis.

ANBL is ending the growler program in NB, with the exception of York Street in Fredericton. It will have local craft producers on tap. Our industry was not consulted on the closing of the other 9 growler stations. Could there have been an opportunity to create "Taste of NB" stations throughout the province? At the very least, we think it would have been worth a chat, getting input from local produers to make an effort to untap the full potential of the program. We believe l...ocal craft alcohol producers should be consulted when policy changes and decisions are made that impact producers' ability to be successful and further invest in their local communities. Is that too much to ask? We don't think so. #thinkNB #drinkNB #NBBrews #BrasseNB #drinklocal #economicdevelopment https://www.cbc.ca//growler-craft-beer-program-ends-1.5750

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Con-beer-ulations to Jon Chouinard & Tim Webber, the new owners of Long Bay Brewery in Rothesay, NB. Can't wait to see that tasting room open up!

Français ci-dessous; What makes operating in NB's craft alcohol industry especially challenging for brewers, distillers and winemakers? Lack of free enterprise. Government dictates all aspects of how and where alcohol can be produced and sold in the province. Local producers have little control over how products are presented in liquor stores, agency outlets and grocery chains, making them particularly vulnerable during these challenging times. There is a better, made in New ...Brunswick solution. To do this, craft alcohol producers are asking to collaborate and build strong partnerships with government, yet when they asked to see ANBL’s mandate letter, their request was denied. New Brunswickers deserve better. That is why they are asking all candidates seeking political office to support them. If you agree, please pour on the support - like, share and post a comment. Thank you, and cheers! ________________________________________________________________ Qu’est-ce qui rend l’exploitation dans l’industrie de l’alcool artisanal du Nouveau-Brunswick particulièrement difficile pour les brasseurs, les distillateurs et les vignerons? Manque de libre entreprise. Le gouvernement dicte tous les aspects de la façon dont et où l’alcool peut être produit et vendu dans la province. Les producteurs locaux ont peu de contrôle sur la façon dont les produits sont présentés dans les magasins d’alcool, les magasins d’agence et les chaînes d’épicerie, ce qui les rend particulièrement vulnérables en ces temps difficiles. Il y a une meilleure solution, faite au Nouveau-Brunswick. Pour ce faire, les producteurs d’alcool artisanal demandent à collaborer et à établir des partenariats solides avec le gouvernement, mais lorsqu’ils ont demandé à voir la lettre de mandat de l’ANBL, leur demande a été rejetée. Les Néo-Brunswickois méritent mieux. C’est pourquoi ils demandent à tous les candidats qui cherchent un poste politique de les soutenir. Si vous êtes d’accord, s’il vous plaît verser sur le soutien - comme, partager et poster un commentaire. Merci, et bravo!

We believe New Brunswick’s craft alcohol producers provide much greater economic, social and cultural impact to the province than any multinational corporation ever could. We are asking all candidates seeking political office to support us. What do you say? Will you help untap our potential? #DrinkLocal #nbuntapped #nbfirst #nbbrews... https://huddle.today/government-must-untap-potential-of-ne/

Shout out to David Coon Parti vert NB Green Party for recognizing the importance of NB's craft alcohol producers (at the 27-minute mark) and acknowledging they are not seeing the kind of support from government that should be there. #drinklocal #nbfirst #NBuntapped https://huddle.today/podcast-why-david-coon-is-campaigning/

NBCAPA's Executive Director, Christine Comeau, took a break in Bathurst to talk about (and taste) NB breweries and craft alcohol producers with Olivier Red Headed Beer Guy. So much to see, do and drink on New Brunswick's north shore! Four Rivers Brewing Co. 13 Barrels Brewing Distillerie Fils du Roy Inc Au Bootlegger Microbrasserie Houblon-Pêcheur Brasserie Retro Brewing Brasseux Brouepub ... #nbbrews #staycation2020 #drinklocal

This week I had a very special guest on the show at a very special place! Christine Comeau, the director of the New Brunswick Craft Alcohol Producers Associatio...n joined me for a beer and a quick chat about local brews and ciders and meads! I had a blast getting to know her better and I can safely say that the craft alcohol producers are in great hands! Thanks again to Au Bootlegger for being the best host (as they always are) and letting me invade their patio with filming gear! Cheers!!