Australian wine producers are seeing renewed momentum in Canada, with new export and sales data along with feedback from importers pointing to a surge in demand for premium, regionally distinctive wines.  In […]

The peak bodies representing spirits producers and liquor retailers in Australia have called for urgent action on illicit alcohol being sold openly in licenced venues across Melbourne. A preliminary investigation of licensed […]

Wine-Searcher, the world’s largest pricing database for wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages, today announced that it has been acquired by GLX U.S. Inc, a New York-headquartered company and wholly owned subsidiary […]

The 2026 Australian Distillers Conference: will bring more than 400 distillers, brand owners, suppliers, hospitality operators and industry leaders together in Adelaide from 16–18 June 2026. Hosted by the Australian Distillers Association […]

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Brown-Forman has turned down a $15 billion takeover offer from Sazerac. Sazerac’s latest all-cash offer was financially backed by Wells Fargo and Apollo Global Management, people […]

Drinks industry bodies have expressed disappointment in the Federal Budget, saying it offers little relief for local producers who are struggling with cost-of-living pressures, rising tax burdens and impacts from the Middle […]

In a trading update this week, Metcash confirmed it expects to deliver underlying profit after tax of $268 million to $270 million for the fiscal year ended April 30.  Estimated revenue for […]

Coles has confirmed GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are impacting sales at its supermarkets and liquor stores. CEO Leah Weckert told the Macquarie Australia Conference that about 2% of Australians were currently […]

Endeavour Group has provided a trading update for H2 FY26 to date, together with details of its three-year cost reduction program to deliver $100 million of savings in FY27. Group sales reached […]