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Hawkers Brewery has introduced a new rotational Hop Series IPA made in collaboration with hop producer Barth-Haas Group.

The IPA has been launched under the leadership of new head brewer Justin Corbitt. The new series will see the IPA reimagined over a range of releases, with each new ‘edition’ using different hops to highlight new flavours and notes to satisfy craft beer fans. 

This IPA combines German hops and brewing tradition with Australian innovation, according to the company.

The limited edition release has a drink-by date of July this year.

Packaging News

New European rules on generic environmental claims have prompted the Australasian Bioplastics Association to warn that packaging carrying poorly substantiated claims could be marketed in Australia.

Australia's environment ministers have declared packaging reform urgent and named soft plastics as an initial priority, but offered no firm timetable or regulatory commitments. SPSA has welcomed the soft plastics focus, while Boomerang Alliance and WMRR have raised concerns about the lack of concrete action.

Economic analysis commissioned by SPSA estimates national recycling reforms could deliver up to $278m in net productivity gains and stimulate up to $2.6b in capital investment each year.