Top Shelf International has announced the sale of its plant and equipment at its Campbellfield production facility to Idyll Wine Co (IDL). The sale includes all operational and production assets at the […]

Diageo has issued a statement following widespread rumours that it was considering the sale of its Guinness brand, along with its 34% stake in Moët Hennessy. Bloomberg News reported last week that […]

Melbourne’s Hawkers Beer and Sydney’s White Bay Brewery have joined forces under the newly established Social Drinks Group. “Our mission is simple: to create exceptional beverages that bring people together to enjoy […]

Coopers Brewery Managing Director Dr Tim Cooper has announced his retirement after 23 years at the helm. As part of a planned succession strategy, Michael Shearer, currently General Manager, will take on […]

Sustainable wine packaging pioneer Packamama has received a $100,000 feasibility grant from the Australian Government to support testing the technical and commercial viability of sustainable packaging for Australian wines. The grant was […]

Data from ASIC show insolvencies in the hospitality industry have increased by 70.2% year on year as the cost-of-living crisis deepens. The number of hospitality businesses that have faced insolvencies in the […]

Mark Anthony Brands International (MABI) and Lion have announced they will not renew their current distribution agreement for White Claw in Australia. According to a statement by Lion, both parties are exploring […]

Move aside Champagne, Zoncello limoncello spritz raced off the shelves during the festive season, selling a record 455,000 bottles in December. Social media has been fuelling growth, with Zonzo Estate owner Rod […]

Ahead of Australia’s alcohol excise tax rising once again next month, the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows alcohol is currently one of the major contributors to inflation. […]