Australia’s wine sector is mobilising behind a new national campaign called ‘We make a wine for that’, which aims to reconnect consumers with the quality, diversity and relevance of Australian wine. As […]
New Australian wine campaign gains momentum
Is Ozempic to blame for Diageo CEO’s departure?
Since Diageo CEO Debra Crew stepped down “with immediate effect, by mutual agreement” last week, speculation has swept through the industry and finance sector about the reason for her departure. While the […]
Australian Vintage exits Millewa Vineyard lease
Australian Vintage has reached an agreement to exit its Millewa Vineyard lease agreement with Fresh Country Farms. Millewa Vineyard produces a majority of red varietals and the exit is expected to generate […]
Top Shelf announces restructure and capital raise plans
Top Shelf International (TSI) has launched a further capital raise of up to $10 million to fund business restructuring, operational expenditure and working capital as it finalises a third-party distribution deal with […]
Trump tariff threat smashes alcohol stock prices
Spirits share prices have tumbled following reports that US President Donald Trump plans to implement a 15–20% baseline tariff on imports from the European Union (EU). There are fears this would led […]
Diageo announces shock CEO departure
Diageo has announced that its CEO Debra Crew has stepped down “with immediate effect, by mutual agreement”. Crew had led Diageo as CEO since June 2023, having joined Diageo as a non-executive […]
Ukrainian vodka brand named world’s best
Nemiroff has been crowned Supreme Brand Champion 2025 by The Spirits Business, becoming the first-ever vodka and the first Ukrainian alcohol brand to receive the title. The Supreme Brand Champion title is […]
New report calls out power imbalances in wine supply chain
The results of Dr Craig Emerson’s Review of Regulatory Options for the Wine and Grape Sector have been released, with the report making recommendations to address power imbalances and improve commercial practices. The report, released […]
Melbourne cocktail brand enters liquidation
The collapse of premium bottled cocktail brand Everleigh Bottling Co. has delivered another blow to the hospitality group behind now-closed Melbourne bars The Everleigh and Bar Margaux. The Everleigh Group’s flagship venues […]
Rise in red grape crush raises concerns
There has been year-on-year increase in the Australian wine grape crush, driven by red varieties, raising concerns about continued oversupply. The red wine grape crush was up by 20% year on year, […]
