The Sydney Royal Beer and Cider Show is putting alcoholic ginger beer in the spotlight for its 2025 competition, introducing a new standalone ginger beer class and champion title. But brewers need […]
Sydney Royal seeks Australia’s best ginger beer
RHUBI announces new distribution partnership
Rhubarb apéritif RHUBI has announced Dispatch Imports as its new distribution partner in Australia from 1 August 2025. Dispatch takes over from Vanguard Luxury Brands, which was the launch distribution partner for […]
Vivid Sydney 2025’s impact on night-time economy
After transforming Sydney into a canvas of light, sound, and imagination from 23 May to 14 June, the impact of Vivid Sydney 2025 on the city’s night-time economy has been revealed. The […]
Guinness scores with British & Irish Lions sponsorship
Guinness has been announced as the official beer sponsor for The British & Irish Lions Tour in Australia 2025, which is on course to draw one million rugby fans. As part of […]
Leadership upheaval shakes drinks industry
As the drinks industry battles one of its most challenging periods, each week brings news of more leadership upheaval. A multitude of challenges face the industry, including economic pressures, supply chain disruptions, […]
TWE launches $15m NoLo facility in Barossa Valley
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) today officially opened a new $15 million in-house facility dedicated to NoLo (low and no) alcohol wine production in the Barossa Valley. The opening bolsters the technology credentials […]
Leadership changes at Australian Distillers Association
Paul McLeay has stepped down as Chief Executive of the Australian Distillers Association (ADA), with Four Pillars Founder Cameron Mackenzie appointed as Interim General Manager, effective immediately. The peak body for Australian […]
De Bortoli rips out vineyards as demand falls
De Bortoli Wines is tearing out some of the family’s historic vineyards due to falling red wine consumption, particularly among Gen Z. Managing Director Darren De Bortoli told The Australian the current […]
Brown-Forman reveals the six factors pummelling its profits
Brown-Forman Corporation has reported a 7% decrease in profits in its fourth quarter to $US894 million and a 5% drop for the full year to $US4 billion. The news sent the company’s […]
Drakes launches new liquor banner – Drakes Cellars
Australia’s largest independent supermarket retailer, Drakes, has announced it is rebranding all its current Cellarbrations stores under a new banner called Drakes Cellars. Drakes Supermarkets operates 68 stores across South Australia and […]
