Pernod Ricard acquires The Whisky Exchange
Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of The Whisky Exchange, one of the world’s most famous online spirits retailers and a reference for global whisky and fine spirits lovers. Since its creation […]
Wholesale marketplace FoodByUs expands into liquor
Hospitality food wholesale marketplace FoodByUs has expanded into the $2 billion liquor sector, signing top wholesale suppliers including The Liquor Co-Op, National Liquor Wholesalers, Shorty’s Liquor, S&P Liquor, Monacellars, My Liquor Online, […]
Why 80 Proof got into the wine business
International expansion plans are on the cards for the Boujee wine brand, following its acquisition by the founders of the Wet Pussy Shot, 80 Proof. 80 Proof, which launched the hugely popular […]
AVC is bringing stranded hospo workers home
The hospitality staffing crisis in Australia has led the Australian Venue Co (AVC) to launch a campaign called “The Summer of Fun” to recruit hundreds of workers from overseas. Pubs, clubs and […]
Iconic hotel with 165-year-old liquor license hits market
The iconic Sir George Hotel, positioned along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, has hit the market. Built in 1845, the hotel is famous for being the longest singularly held liquor license […]
Artisans of Barossa prepares for launch
Eight family-owned Barossa Valley wineries have joined forces to develop a new wine and food destination in Tanunda – Artisans of Barossa. John Duval Wines, Spinifex Wines, Purple Hands Winery, Lienert Vineyards, […]
White Claw Watermelon is coming
White Claw is bringing its most requested flavour to Aussie shores next month: White Claw Watermelon. White Claw accounts for one in five seltzer sales in Australia, with its current range including […]
Is the hard seltzer craze over?
Slowing growth for hard seltzer in the US has sparked fears the crazy is over, but experts insist the category is evolving, not dying. And there are interesting learnings for Australian drinks […]
Drinks brands toast James Bond sponsorship
Heineken and Smirnoff have kicked off ad campaigns celebrating their sponsorship of the latest James Bond film – No Time To Die – which is finally making its debut 17 months later than […]
Splash Vodka expands into Liquorland
Australian-made and owned alcohol brand, Splash Vodka, has launched its canned cocktails into selected Liquorland stores. Splash’s new flavours – Watermelon + Pomegranate and Orange + Passionfruit – are infused with 100% natural flavours and contain […]
