The export value of sake reached 43.5 billion yen ($AU458.3 million) in 2024, with 3.45 million cases (9L equivalent) exported to a record-high 80 countries and regions. While many major global alcohol […]
Sake exports hit record high
Prohibition Liquor Co. launches crowdfunding campaign
Adelaide’s Prohibition Liquor Co. has launched a first-of-its-kind equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand internationally. The initiative offers customers the opportunity to become part-owners of an award-winning craft gin distillery, […]
Alcohol & tobacco spending plummets
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) household spending data shows alcohol and tobacco was the only category to experience a fall in volumes in the December 2024 quarter, down 12.2%. Westpac speculated that […]
Tariff war hits drinks industry
Breaking news: The US government will pause implementing 25% tariffs on Canadian goods for at least 30 days. In a post on X following a phone call with US President Donald Trump, […]
Outrage over spirits tax rise
Australia has been hit with another spirits tax rise, with excise now at $104.31 per litre of alcohol. That’s seven times higher than the United States and significantly higher than the $61.21 […]
Angus Barnes steps down as WCA Executive Chair
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) Executive Chair Angus Barnes has announced his resignation after 10 years in the role. Barnes is transitioning to a new role as General Manager of Bunnamagoo Wines, based in Mudgee, […]
Australian wine exports exceed $2.5 billion
The strong return to mainland China saw Australian wine exports increase by 34% in value to $2.55 billion in the 12 months ending December 2024. The latest Wine Australia Export Report shows […]
Executive leadership changes at CUB & Asahi Beverages
Asahi Beverages has announced executive leadership changes, including Carlton & United Breweries CEO Danny Celoni leaving the business and Nigel Parsons commencing as Chief Commercial Officer. Asahi Beverages has consolidated its alcohol […]
Molson Coors takes major stake in Fever-Tree
Molson Coors has announced it is expanding its non-alc portfolio in the United States through a new strategic partnership with Fever-Tree that sees it take a major stake in the company. Molson Coors […]
Sydney Showground partners with Archie Rose
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) and Sydney Showground have announced a new partnership with award-winning Sydney distillery Archie Rose. The partnership will see Archie Rose as the exclusive supplier of […]
