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 […]
Offloading wine brands boosts Pernod Ricard
Drinks industry urged to ‘kill premiumisation bias’
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 rolls out reverse vending machines
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 […]
DISCUS launches whiskey education sessions for Aussie bartenders
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 […]
New Australian distributor for Ardnamurchan Distillery
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 […]
Coopers sales buck declining beer market
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 hits 100-million can milestone
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 […]
Munda Wines among finalists for Australian Export Awards
Trailblazing Australian wine business Munda Wines has been recognised as a finalist in Austrade’s Australian Export Awards in the new category for First Nations exporters. It’s the first time in award’s 62-year history there […]
Soaring international sales for Lark Distilling
Tasmania’s Lark Distilling has reported sales of $3.7 million for the three months ending 30 September 2025. The result follows a full-year sales rise of 12% for the 12 months to June […]
Coles Liquor gives first quarter trading update
Coles Group has given a first quarter 2026 sales update, with liquor sales revenue decreasing by 1.1% to $842 million and comparable sales declining by 1.4%. Coles said ongoing softness in the […]
