In an Australian first, the Queensland Government has announced it is expanding its container deposit scheme to include glass wine and spirit bottles. It means Queenslanders will get 10 cents for every […]
Coles Liquor has announced CEO Darren Blackhurst has stepped down to return to the United Kingdom so he and his wife can be closer to their ageing parents and children. Blackhurst joined […]
New data from ResDiary shows diners are now choosing mid-range venues such as pubs and cafes due to the impact of inflation. Pubs now account for nearly half (48%) of all bookings […]
VicReturn has been appointed as Scheme Co-ordinator for the new Victorian container deposit scheme, CDS Vic. VicReturn is a not-for-profit entity with members comprising Lion, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and Asahi Beverages, with […]
Move over Merivale, there’s a new hospitality giant in town following PUBLIC’s acquisition of The Maybe Group. PUBLIC has amassed more 20 properties in its portfolio in just 12 months, which are […]
New research from Monash University and Macquarie University has confirmed that prosecco is a grape variety name, as the Australian wine industry fights to retain the right to use the term. The […]
Australian Vintage is predicting mid-strength wine will take a 25% share of the category and is releasing a series of new products to capitalise on the trend. CEO Craig Garvin told the […]
The barcode has turned 50 and its champion, GS1, is about to revolutionise retailing all over again with the next generation of barcodes. Next-generation barcodes, such as two-dimensional QR codes, promise to […]
Ten drinks industry billionaires have scored a spot on The Australian’s Richest 250 List for 2023, the biggest annual study of the country’s wealthiest individuals. There are 139 billionaires and 31 women in […]
A new report suggests whisky casks are a better investment than gold. Whisky is one of the fastest-growing asset markets, increasing 225% over the last six years compared to gold’s 50% rise over the […]
