William Grant & Sons has confirmed that its CEO Søren Hagh has resigned from the company after just two years in the role. Hagh joined the Glenfiddich brand owner at the start […]

Diageo has announced the appointment of Sir Dave Lewis as its new CEO and Executive Director, effective on 1 January 2026.  The move follows Diageo releasing its Q1 FY26  results last week, […]

A focus on sporting sponsorships following the divestment of its wine brands has put Pernod Ricard on a profitable new path according to its Managing Director Pacific Kevin Mapson. Mapson has worked […]

The premiumisation era is over for the drinks industry according to Amati & Associates founder Filiberto Amati. The FMCG consultant says Diageo’s results for Q1 FY26 confirm that consumers are choosing mainstream […]

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia is strengthening its commitment to a circular economy with the roll out of consumer-facing Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) at its major production sites across the country.  The […]

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has launched American whiskey education sessions for Australian bartenders. Australian bartenders can deepen their knowledge of American whiskey through a series of free […]

The Whisky List (TWL) has been appointed as the exclusive importer and distributor for Ardnamurchan Distillery and Adelphi Selection Scotch whiskies in Australia. The partnership marks a new chapter for one of […]

More Australians are raising a Coopers, with the independent brewer’s sales bucking general beer market trends. Coopers Brewery sold almost two million more litres of beer during the past year, despite the […]

Better Beer has cemented itself as one of Australia’s fastest-growing independent beer brands, officially selling 100-million cans since launching in November 2021.  The brand has recorded over $95 million in retail sales in […]