Asahi Beverages has announced that Roland van Bommel has been appointed as the new Chairman of Asahi Holdings Australia (AHA) Pty Ltd. Van Bommel joined the AHA Board in 2013 and has […]
Asahi Australia appoints new Chairman
Endeavour joins global initiative to raise online alcohol sales standards
Endeavour Group has been invited to join a global partnership that will establish robust international guidelines for online alcohol sales. The Group’s brands include Dan Murphy’s, BWS and Cellarmasters. The partnership is an […]
Diageo Australia reveals its booming brands
Surging sales for Diageo Australia have led the drinks giant’s interim results for the six months to December 31, 2020. The company reported global net sales of £6.9 billion, down 4.5%, an […]
Canadian Club returns to the Australia Open
Canadian Club (C.C.) has extended its seven-year partnership with the Australian Open (AO), re-signing as the Official Dark Spirit partner for a new multi-year partnership. The AO partnership will see the return […]
Australian Open teams up with Grainshaker Australian Vodka
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 […]
Wine leader recognised in Australia Day Awards
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 […]
Drinks companies pull the pin on Super Bowl ads
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 […]
Amatil sales rebound casts doubt on takeover
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 […]
New General Manager for Kegstar
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 keys to liquor growth in 2021
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: […]
