The brewing company part-owned by cricketer Brett Lee, Sydney Beer Co, has gone into administration. Founded in 2016, Sydney Beer Co supplies its products to more than 350 venues and is also […]
Brett Lee’s Sydney Beer Co goes into administration
Irish whiskey surpasses €1 billion in exports
The Irish Whiskey Association has announced exports of the spirit surpassing €1 billion in 2024 ahead of St Patrick’s Day celebrations around the globe. The latest figures from Bord Bia and the International Wine […]
Brown-Forman battles global tariff turmoil
Global uncertainty over alcohol tariffs has led Brown-Forman to describe the operating environment for the company as “increasingly volatile”. The US Government introduced a 25% tariff on products from Canada and Mexico […]
Diageo pauses production at Kentucky distillery
Diageo is the latest distiller to announce a pause in production and barrel filling at one of its facilities, with its Lebanon Distillery in Kentucky calling a halt until June 2025. The distillery, […]
Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers pauses production
Pernod Ricard’s Irish whiskey arm, Irish Distillers, has announced it will pause production at its Midleton Distillery from April 2025. Midleton Distillery is home to whiskey brands including Jameson, Redbreast, Midleton Very […]
Bundaberg Rum extends NRL partnership
Bundaberg Rum and the NRL have extended their partnership for another four years as the 2025 season gets underway. Bundaberg Rum (or Bundy as it’s known to its fans) has been a sponsor of Australia’s most popular sporting […]
Tequila industry braces for tariff war
US President Donald Trump’s tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico is expected to kick in tomorrow, with fears it will rock the tequila industry. The tariffs were originally scheduled to take […]
Departing Accolade CEO shares heartfelt message
Accolade Wines CEO Robert Foye has shared a heartfelt message with the drinks industry following his last official day with the company. Foye took to LinkedIn to thank family, friends and colleagues […]
No spirits relief in beer excise freeze
The Australian Government has announced a freeze on beer excise for the next two years, drawing praise from the beer industry and outrage from the spirits industry. The freeze will start with […]
New CEO for Suntory Oceania
Suntory Oceania has announced the appointment of Daisuke Minato as CEO of Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania, effective from April 2025. The company described Minato as a “highly respected leader in the […]
