By Tate Papworth
The owners of Keilor Park’s Fury and Son could soon be brewing up more jobs.
Earlier this month the Andrews government announced it will invest $10 million in support for small-scale agribusinesses who produce craft food, beer and spirits, should it be re-elected.
Under the scheme, grants of up to $200,000 will be available to producers who can show that the investment will help them increase operations and create new, local jobs.
Member for Niddrie Ben Carroll toured the brewery last week to discuss the ways it could benefit from the funding scheme.
“Fury and Son, a successful father and son business, is exactly the kind of small business we hope in the near future will be able to access international markets and create even more local jobs,” Mr Carroll said.
“Victorian agribusinesses are the best in the country, we’re supporting them so they can increase production and create local jobs.”
Fury and Son managing director Andrew Georgiou said the company is proud of what it does and has built a reputation within the community.
“At Fury and Son, we consider beer as a way that people connect, it’s a forum of showcasing what Australian produce is capable of and an expression of individuality,” Mr Georgiou said.
“Brewing is, above all, about being proud of what we do, who we are and why we do it.”
Nearly a third of Australian craft beer business are based in Victoria, with more than 130 craft beer businesses calling the state home.
