Australia’s wine sector is mobilising behind a new national campaign called ‘We make a wine for that’, which aims to reconnect consumers with the quality, diversity and relevance of Australian wine. As […]
New Australian wine campaign gains momentum
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Are virtual influencers the next big thing in drinks?
Influencer marketing has become a powerful tool in the drinks industry for driving engagement and brand awareness. Micro-influencers are proving particularly effective, as their smaller, more engaged followings foster a sense of authenticity […]
Australia’s best Scotch whisky taster
Whisky & Alement’s Kimi Kim has been named Australia’s Malt Whisky Tasting Champion for 2025. The bi-annual Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Championship was held in Melbourne for the first time in its […]
Man charged after allegedly stealing 88 slabs of beer
Police from the Melbourne Bicycle Patrol have helped catch a man alleged to have stolen $14,000 worth of beer in Melbourne in recent months. In conjunction with officers from the Melbourne West […]
Is Ozempic to blame for Diageo CEO’s departure?
Since Diageo CEO Debra Crew stepped down “with immediate effect, by mutual agreement” last week, speculation has swept through the industry and finance sector about the reason for her departure. While the […]
Australian Vintage exits Millewa Vineyard lease
Australian Vintage has reached an agreement to exit its Millewa Vineyard lease agreement with Fresh Country Farms. Millewa Vineyard produces a majority of red varietals and the exit is expected to generate […]
Top Shelf announces restructure and capital raise plans
Top Shelf International (TSI) has launched a further capital raise of up to $10 million to fund business restructuring, operational expenditure and working capital as it finalises a third-party distribution deal with […]
New project delivers improved market transparency for grape growers
An Australian Government-funded initiative aimed at improving market transparency in the wine sector and addressing information imbalances between winemakers and grape growers has delivered strong results. Concluding in June, the project provided […]
Virgin Australia launches Last Flight Club
Virgin Australia and Visit Victoria have teamed up to create the Last Flight Club, which offers a one-night experience flying Sydneysiders to Melbourne and back again before breakfast. Taking off on Thursday 7 […]
Trump tariff threat smashes alcohol stock prices
Spirits share prices have tumbled following reports that US President Donald Trump plans to implement a 15–20% baseline tariff on imports from the European Union (EU). There are fears this would led […]
