New research from Monash University and Macquarie University has confirmed that prosecco is a grape variety name, as the Australian wine industry fights to retain the right to use the term. The […]
Breakthrough in battle to save Australian prosecco
Australian Vintage puts its money on mid-strength wine
Australian Vintage is predicting mid-strength wine will take a 25% share of the category and is releasing a series of new products to capitalise on the trend. CEO Craig Garvin told the […]
The barcode turns 50
The barcode has turned 50 and its champion, GS1, is about to revolutionise retailing all over again with the next generation of barcodes. Next-generation barcodes, such as two-dimensional QR codes, promise to […]
Australia’s top 10 drinks billionaires
Ten drinks industry billionaires have scored a spot on The Australian’s Richest 250 List for 2023, the biggest annual study of the country’s wealthiest individuals. There are 139 billionaires and 31 women in […]
Could whisky be the year’s top performing asset?
A new report suggests whisky casks are a better investment than gold. Whisky is one of the fastest-growing asset markets, increasing 225% over the last six years compared to gold’s 50% rise over the […]
NT government launches buy back of liquor licences
The Northern Territory government has announced it will voluntarily buy back independent grocery store liquor licences across the territory. For the next four weeks, grocery store licensees may express an interest for […]
Queensland craft beer shake-up
It has been a tumultuous few months for the Queensland craft beer scene, with Ballistic Beer narrowly avoiding liquidation, Tiny Mountain brewery closing, Green Beacon brewery ceasing operations and Parched Brewery entering […]
Four Pillars co-founder inducted into Australian Distillers Hall of Fame
Four Pillars Gin Co-founder Stuart Gregor was last night inducted into the Australian Distillers Hall of Fame alongside Lark Whisky Co-founder Lyn Lark at the Australian Distillers Annual Conference in Melbourne. Gregor […]
Diageo CEO steps down
Diageo CEO Sir Ivan Menezes has announced he will retire and depart from the Diageo Board on 30 June 2023, following 10 years leading the company. Debra Crew, currently Chief Operating Officer, […]
Brookie’s Gin expands into US market
Byron Bay distillery Brookie’s Gin has announce it is expanding into the United States through a partnership with Anthem Imports. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the […]
