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 […]
Record-breaking sales for Zoncello
Alcohol excise fuels inflation woes in Australia
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. […]
RHUBI announces first brand ambassador
Award-winning Australian rhubarb apéritif RHUBI Mistelle has appointed Matt Dale as its first brand ambassador. Dale’s remit is to help shape the future of Australian aperitifs, grow the brand’s visibility and educate […]
Paramount announces plans to open more than 100 bottle shops
Paramount Liquor has announced plans to open more than 100 bottle shops over the next four years, including 75 Bottle Stop stores and 25 Barrel & Batch stores. Australia’s largest independent and […]
Alcohol excise increases backfire on government
The Australian Government has dramatically downgraded its expected revenue from the alcohol excise tax over the next four years as price rises dent consumer demand. Spirit excise proceeds, for example, have been […]
The Coca-Cola Company acquires Aussie RTD brand Billson’s
The Coca-Cola Company has entered into an agreement to acquire the ready-to-drink spirits business of Billson’s Beverages, following the company going into administration in late July. The deal includes products such as Vodka […]
Suntory Oceania CEO announces retirement
Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania CEO Darren Fullerton has announced he is retiring in 2025. Fullerton joined Suntory in 2020 following CEO roles at PepsiCo and Winc and Suntory Oceania described him […]
Australian white wine production overtakes red
Production of white wine has exceeded red wine in Australia for the first time in 12 years as the industry recalibrates from oversupply issues. Total sales of Australian wine exceeded production for […]
Asahi partners with Australian Turf Club
Asahi Beverages has entered into new multi-year partnership with the Australian Turf Club that will see punters cheer on winners at race days while drinking its products. Alcohol beverages included in the […]
YCK Laneways introduces safe workplace platform
YCK Laneways, a consortium of 16 independently operated retail, hospitality, corporate and entertainment businesses in Sydney’s CBD, has introduced a new platform to elevate safety for staff. YCK stands for York, Clarence […]
