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MicroStar says Konvoy deal block raises concerns for future of Australia's pooling market

By Saloni Sinha ( October 24, 2025, 06:13 GMT | Insight) -- MicroStar’s acquisition of ailing keg-pooling services supplier Konvoy would create a monopoly and drive up costs for independent brewers, Australia’s competition regulator has ruled in a decision that has led MicroStar to question the sustainability of the pooling market. In a statement published on Thursday, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said that MicroStar, which operates as Kegstar in Australia, and Konvoy were the only suppliers of keg-pooling services. In a statement to MLex, MicroStar’s Kegstar said it was “very disappointed” by the Australian regulator’s decision and pointed to the evidence submitted to New Zealand’s ongoing review of the deal.MicroStar’s acquisition of ailing keg-pooling services supplier Konvoy would create a monopoly and drive up costs for independent brewers, Australia’s competition regulator has ruled in a decision that has led MicroStar to question the sustainability of the pooling market ....

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