Liqueur sales are on the rise again, driven by the at-home cocktail-making trend sparked the pandemic. And one of the top performers is one of the pioneers of the category: Malibu Rum. […]
The daring story behind the birth of Malibu Rum
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My name's Alana House and I went home after 20 years in the same workplace. But life never goes according to plan ... my marriage broke up ... so now I'm juggling single motherhood with a part-time job and two puppies. Life's never dull ...
What Australian liquor shoppers want in 2021
A new report from IRI – A Healthier New Normal – has revealed the trends shaping consumer behaviour in liquor and groceries, with a move towards “holistic health”. It also shows that […]
Australian rum triumphs at ISC
The Bundaberg Rum Distillery has won the coveted International Spirits Challenge 2021 award for best distillery tour, plus Gold medals in the visitor centre category and for its Bundaberg Master Distillers Collection […]
Asahi announces redundancies after CUB acquisition
Asahi Beverages has announced 150 redundancies following its $16 billion acquisition of Carlton United Breweries (CUB) last year. The drinks giant, which produces brands including VB, Carlton Draught, Melbourne Bitter, Pure Blonde […]
Top Shelf International spirits sales up 211%
Top Shelf International has revealed revenue growth of 160% in FY21. The spirits company delivered pro forma unaudited revenue of $20million, meeting the forecast set out in its initial public offering prospectus […]
Another popular Collingwood Fitzroy pub sold
A private owner operator has snared the leasehold interest in the Foresters Beer and Music Hall in the latest Collingwood pub deal. Hot on the heels of the Robert Burns Hotel being […]
19 Crimes launches hard seltzer range
19 Crimes has entered the hard seltzer category in the UK with two flavour combinations: Lime Bitters and Raspberry and Black Pepper. Targeted towards consumers aged 25 to 34, both variants are […]
Hospitality industry calls for return of JobKeeper
The NSW Government has announced a COVID-19 relief package for those impacted by the latest lockdown in Sydney, but the Night Time Industries Association says more support is needed and it’s calling […]
Moët Hennessy & Campari announce e-commerce joint venture
Moët Hennessy and Campari Group have formed of a 50/50 joint venture (JV) to advance their global e-commerce strategy. As part of the partnership, Campari will be contributing its stake in Tannico […]
Aussie designers create new BWS uniforms
BWS has unveiled new streetwear-influenced outfits for its 9000 store team members nationally after collaborating with three Australian designers. Team members will get to choose which artist’s designs to adorn their t-shirts […]
