Dangerously low supplies of CO2 in the UK are threatening the availability of soft drinks and could potentially impact brewers and pubs already reeling from supply chain issues. The British Soft Drinks […]
CO2 crisis threatens UK beer industry
Two hospitality startups make LinkedIn’s Top 25 list
The 2021 LinkedIn Top Startups has revealed 25 young, emerging companies where Australia wants to work now and two hospitality innovators have made the list. When putting together this year’s rankings, LinkedIn looked at […]
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. It follows Moët […]
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 […]
Is the hard seltzer craze over?
Slowing growth for hard seltzer in the US has sparked fears the category is in trouble, but experts insist the category is evolving, not dying. And there are interesting learnings for Australian […]
TWE joins the Sustainable Wine Roundtable
More than 40 key players in the production and marketing of wine around the world – including Australia’s Treasury Wine Estates – have joined forces to accelerate action as sustainability challenges mount. […]
Beer industry moves to reduce plastic waste
The Independent Brewers Association, Endeavour Group and Lion have rolled out initiatives this month aimed at reducing plastic waste in beer packaging. In partnership the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), East Coast Canning, […]
Drinks industry shakes up influencer marketing
The world’s leading global beer, wine and spirits producers have partnered with 13 leading advertising, public relations and influencer agencies to help ensure alcohol marketing by social influencers is clearly recognised, responsibly […]
How Calabria became one of Australia’s biggest wine companies
One of Australia’s most beloved winemakers, Calabria Family Wines, evolved last week to become the Calabria Family Wine Group. The move follows the company more than doubling its brands in the last 10 […]
