Endeavour Group has announced its half-year FY26 results, with revenue up 0.9 per cent to $6.7 billion but net profit falling to $247 million, down more than 17% year-on-year. The drinks giant […]
Endeavour Group’s first-half net profit falls 17%
The little wine bottle driving big sales for Australian Vintage
Australian Vintage has revealed that its disruptive wine innovation in small format – Poco Vino – is scanning around 12,000 bottles a day globally. Available in more than nine countries and expanding […]
Could SailGP be the new F1 for drinks sponsors?
As Melbourne gears up for the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix another sporting event is nipping at its heels in Sydney this weekend: SailGP. The KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix returns to Sydney […]
Suntory merges Laphroaig and Bowmore production teams
Suntory Global Spirits has confirmed that it is merging the production teams at its Laphroaig and Bowmore distilleries on Islay. The announcement follows the Scotch Whisky Association releasing figures for 2025 that […]
New drinks wholesaler launches in South Australia
Alepat Festival Liquor Merchants has launched in South Australia, with a portfolio that offers a curated mix of independent, family‑owned labels designed for differentiation in the on and off‑premise. The new operation features […]
Calabria unveils major national expansion & acquisitions
House of Fine Wine and The Wine Company have joined Calabria Family Wine Group. The move will see Calabria take over Australian distribution of their brand portfolio, including Groupe Bollinger, Villa Maria & Tahbilk, managing […]
Strict new pub rules for Alice Springs
Alice Springs pubs, restaurants and bars have slammed a decision by the Northern Territory Liquor Commission that require patrons to purchase a meal when ordering a full-strength drink. In its ruling, the […]
Brewers Association CEO’s shock resignation
The Brewers Association of Australia has announced that CEO Amanda Watson has made the decision to step down after just seven months in the role. Watson replaced John Preston in the role […]
Whisky industry in turmoil as exports fall
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released figures for 2025 that show global exports of Scotch Whisky falling by -0.6% in value and by -4.3% in volume, as the industry navigates significant challenges across multiple markets. […]
Retails Drinks Australia condemns new Anzac Day public holiday
Retail Drinks Australia has condemned the NSW Government’s decision to declare an additional public holiday in connection with Anzac Day without consultation, warning it will impose further and unnecessary costs on small […]
