The Australian spirits industry has made submissions to the Federal Government’s Inquiry Into Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Australia outlining the major issues jeopardising future prosperity and expansion. The House of Representatives […]
The former licensee of a Newcastle hotel has received a two-year ban from holding a liquor licence after an intoxicated patron was served the equivalent of more than 35 standard drinks. Tracey […]
Bleasdale Vineyards Senior Winemaker Paul Hotker is handing over the reigns to Matt Laube after successful 17 vintages at the helm. Bleasdale is one of the most historic wineries in Australia and […]
Asahi Beverages has announced it is closing its Matilda Bay brewpub in Healesville, Victoria on May 19. The move comes less than five years after Asahi called in original founder Phil Sexton to […]
Major liquor retailers Coles Group and Endeavour Group have revealed subdued sales for the third quarter of 2024 as the cost-of-living crisis deepens in Australia. It is a challenging time for drinks […]
Endeavour Group has revealed its retail sales for the third quarter of FY24 were $2.4 billion, up 2.4% on the corresponding period last year. On a comparable store basis, sales for BWS […]
Mother’s Day will provide a welcome boost for hospitality venues contending with the cost-of-living crisis according to new data from reservations and guest experience platform SevenRooms. Based on thousands of reservations at […]
Popular Melbourne craft brewer Deeds Brewing has announced it is permanently closing. The news follows the business entering voluntary administration in March. “It’s with very heavy hearts that we are announcing the […]
Australian Vintage Limited has announced the termination of CEO Craig Garvin’s employment and appointed non-executive director Peter Perrin as Acting Chief Executive Officer. Australian Vintage said Garvin’s termination was “for engaging in […]
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) is coming to Australia for a trade tour, marking its first visit Down Under since 2019. DISCUS is continuing its mission to raise […]
