The Brewers Association of Australia has announced that CEO Amanda Watson has made the decision to step down after just seven months in the role. Watson replaced John Preston in the role […]
Brewers Association CEO’s shock resignation
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Whisky industry in turmoil as exports fall
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released figures for 2025 that show global exports of Scotch Whisky falling by -0.6% in value and by -4.3% in volume, as the industry navigates significant challenges across multiple markets. […]
Asahi Beverages and TWE announce new partnership
Two of Australia’s largest drinks companies – Asahi Beverages and Treasury Wine Estates – have announced they will march together in the iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. The collaboration will […]
New Mumm Central Otago Blanc de Noirs
Champagne house G.H. Mumm has released Mumm Central Otago Blanc de Noirs NV, the second blend of this non-vintage sparkling wine from one of the world’s most sought-after Pinot Noir regions. Influenced […]
Is this Australia’s hottest new highball?
Move over Paloma, there’s a new Mexican highball trending on bar lists: the Cantarito. This regional Jalisco cocktail was born during the Mexican Revolution (1910 – 1917) and was created to refresh and […]
Six key drinks trends for 2026
IWSR has identified six major trends shaping the future of drinks in the months and years ahead, led by growth opportunities linked to innovation and the increasingly influential Gen Z age cohort. […]
Retails Drinks Australia condemns new Anzac Day public holiday
Retail Drinks Australia has condemned the NSW Government’s decision to declare an additional public holiday in connection with Anzac Day without consultation, warning it will impose further and unnecessary costs on small […]
Major expansion for cult anti-hangover drink Bae Juice
Australian anti-hangover start-up Bae Juice has revealed it celebrated its its biggest “silly season” yet in December 2025; selling one pack of 100% pure Korean pear juice every 12 seconds. This marks a major leap for […]
Four Pillars launches made-for-Margaritas El Cuatro Gin
The latest limited edition release from Four Pillars, El Cuatro Gin, aims to bring a new dimension to Margarita cocktails. Inspired by the colour, energy and bold flavours of Mexico, the gin […]
TWE axes dividend as profits plummet
Treasury Wine Estates has scrapped dividends following a $649 million loss for the first half of FY26. EBITS were $236.4 million versus $225-235 million guidance, a decline of 39.6%, which TWE said […]
