The Australian Open has joined forces with Melbourne brand Grainshaker Australian Vodka as its Official Vodka in a multi-year partnership. Grainshaker began production in October with three expressions – Corn Vodka, Wheat Vodka, and […]

Australian Grape & Wine Chairman Sandy Clark has received an Australia Day award of the Officer of the Order in the General Division (AO). The Australia Day Award was made for his distinguished […]

Budweiser has pulled out of advertising at the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years, joining fellow drinks companies Coke and Pepsi in the exodus. The brewer has decided to […]

A trading update has revealed that Coca-Cola Amatil sales returned to growth in 4Q20, up 0.4% on the previous corresponding period, while New Zealand volumes surged by 5.2%. The positive results have […]

Keg rental company Kegstar has appointed Coca-Cola Amatil’s Stephen Hopkins as its new General Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Hopkins, who has over 20 years’ experience in the food and drinks industry, is […]

The spending habits of Australian shoppers during 2020 hold powerful insights for liquor growth in 2021, according to a new white paper released by IRI – Collaborating in a Brave New World: […]

Wine Australia and Australian Grape & Wine are seeking applicants for the sector’s professional development program, Future Leaders 2021. The leadership program is designed to equip the next crop of leaders with […]

A police operation in China has uncovered the biggest fake Penfolds operation in the country to date. Guangzhou police discovered a network of criminals have been selling counterfeit Penfolds wine over three […]

The owner of Stone & Wood has acquired Two Birds, Australia’s first female owned brewing company. The acquisition of the Two Birds business by Fermentum includes its brewery, tap room and brands. Two Birds […]