Independent distributor Metcash has posted one of its strongest-ever half-yearly results, with underlying profit after tax increasing 43% to $129.6million and growth in the liquor division up 30.6%. Strong earnings growth in […]
It’s been a year of transformation and innovation for Accolade Wines as it’s adapted to the challenges of COVID-19, welcomed a new CEO and expanded its focus on sustainability and premium wine […]
Asahi Beverages has announced the appointment of Nigel Parsons as the new CEO of Asahi Lifestyle Beverages (ALB). “We are tremendously pleased to have secured the services of Nigel”, said Robert Iervasi, […]
Calabria Family Wines has further expanded its distribution portfolio with the addition of famed Portuguese fortified wine Dow’s Port. The deal sees Calabria Family Wines take on the distribution, sales and marketing […]
The Chinese Government will place tariffs on all Australian wine imports from tomorrow, following the preliminary findings of an anti-dumping investigation. China’s Ministry of Commerce launched an anti-dumping investigation in August to review whether […]
New data from IRI shows dollar growth in liquor retail was up $1.4billion in the last 12 months. That’s $213,000 more than the last three years’ growth combined. Annual dollar growth surged […]
Australian winemakers are re-evaluating their business plans as the China export crisis deepens. Tony Battaglene, chief executive of industry group Australian Grape and Wine, told Bloomberg that product set for export is […]
Diageo has announced it is seeking to buy more premium alcohol brands following its recent acquisitions of Aviation American Gin and Chase Distillery. CEO Ivan Menezes told CNBC: “The premiumization trend […]
A new service providing warehousing and logistics exclusively for Australian distillers – Nip of Courage Wholesale – has launched. Nip of Courage has been distributing and exporting Australian craft spirits since 2013. […]
By Tony Bongiovanni, owner, Cellarbrations at Gisborne It’s an exciting time for independent retailers in Australia. While COVID-19 restrictions have been challenging, especially during the second lockdown in Victoria, they have also […]
