Canned beer is outselling bottles for Asahi Beverages for the first time, leading the company to invested $60 million in a new canning line at Australia’s largest brewery in Yatala, Queensland. Beer […]
Canned beer overtakes bottles for Asahi
One Nation seeks to scrap alcohol excise tax
One Nation has announced it supports scrapping the excise tax on beer and spirits served in pubs, with the aim of easing costs for consumers and boosting Australia’s hospitality industry. Party leader […]
Inquiry recommends formation of Spirits Australia
Australian spirits manufacturers have welcomed recommendations from the Inquiry Into Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Australia, which delivered several recommendations aimed at unlocking the industry’s $1 billion export potential. The bipartisan House […]
Drinks industry reacts to tax relief announcement
Australian distillers have welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that it will provide tax relief for Australia’s distillers, brewers and wine producers. However, the AHA said the new measures would do little for […]
US signals tariffs on all imported alcohol
The Trump administration has signalled that it plans to place tariffs on all alcohol imported into the United States. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Jesse Watters Primetime that the President’s goal […]
Campari confirms global restructure
Campari Group has followed Brown-Forman in announcing a global restructure and has confirmed it is reviewing its current employee base. The Group said needed to take some “tough decisions, such as organisational […]
Hospitality revenue predicted to surge in 2025
Hospitality industry revenue in Australia and New Zealand has been forecast to surge by 20% in 2025. Bookings and table management platform ResDiary says its data reveals that the tables are turning […]
International Women’s Day brewing scholarship opens
Young Henrys has announced the return of its annual International Women’s Day Brewing Scholarship, now in its fourth year. In partnership with TAFE NSW and Blundstone Australia, the Inner West brewery aims to open more doors for […]
Australians opt to eat & drink earlier
The latest CGA by NIQ data shows consumers are opting to eat and drink earlier, with almost a quarter (23%) eating earlier and 16% drinking earlier in 2024 compared to 2023. This shift […]
Sydney Brewery takes over Rocks Brewing
Australia’s largest privately owned hotel group, the Schwartz Family Company (SFC), has acquired the Rocks Brewing Company, including its production facilities and restaurant/bar in Alexandria. Rocks Brewing entered voluntary administration in October of last […]
