Canberra-based Capital Brewing Co has acquired one of Australia’s most loved cider brands, Batlow Cider. Capital Brewing Co founders Tom Hertel and Laurence Kain said Batlow Cider was one of the most […]
Capital Brewing Co acquires Batlow Cider
Metcash wins market share from big-box liquor retailers
Metcash has revealed its financial results for the year ended 30 April 2024, which show earnings for its liquor business rose by 4.9% to $109.2 million. CEO Doug Jones said independent liquor […]
Why wine is under-performing in the on premise
There has been a significant and continued drop in wine sales in the Australian on premise over the past year, with experts suggesting that lack of interest among under-35s is to blame. […]
CEO of Australia’s largest hop grower retires
The CEO of Australia’s largest hop grower has announced he is leaving the business. Tim Lord has been with HPA since 2005 and will retire in 2025. “I can honestly say I […]
TWE gives Penfolds pricing & China export update
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has provided a market update on its Penfolds business, price rises and its revised China strategy. The update comes almost three months since the removal of tariffs on […]
Craft beer hits $20 a pint at Aussie pubs
Rising costs have driven the cost of a pint of craft beer up to as much as $20 at some Australian pubs. Australian Hoteliers Association South Australia branch head Anna Moeller told ABC […]
Chinese premier raises a glass to Australian wine exports
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has welcomed Chinese premier Li Qiang to Penfolds Magill Estate following Australian wine exports hitting $86 million in value just one month after trade sanctions lifted. Li Qiang […]
Hellyers Road raises Australia’s largest alcohol crowdfund
The owner of Australia’s oldest operating single malt whisky distillery, Hellyers Road, has announced the successful closure of its crowdfunded equity raise, achieving $4.38 million from more than 1300 investors in just […]
Independent retailers demand action on youth crime wave
Independent retailers are calling on governments to take immediate action to combat the growing youth crime wave sweeping Australia. Following yet another weekend of violent attacks across Melbourne, MGA Independent Businesses Australia […]
Australian Vintage eager to revive Accolade merger talks
Australian Vintage Limited resumed trading this week following a voluntary three-week ASX suspension to raise capital and would like to reboot merger talks with Accolade Wines. The company’s share price almost halved […]
