Entries for the 2024 Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAS), fondly known as The Crushies, close on February 5. The CBMAS is open for submissions from creative minds in the craft beverage industry […]

Regal Rogue and Feels Botanical have announced a strategic partnership with Cape Byron Distillery for the sales and distribution of their brands in the Australian market. Regal Rogue blends organic wines with […]

The ugly court battle between Sean “Diddy” Combs and Diageo has finally been resolved, with Diageo taking full ownership of the DeLeón tequila brand. Combs sued Diageo in May 2023 in New York […]

Maison Ferrand has announced the rebranding of its Plantation Rum to Planteray Rum. The name change has been in the works since the 2020 murder of George Floyd, which sparked protests in […]

Metcash has announced the appointment of Kylie Wallbridge as the new CEO Liquor following the retirement of Chris Baddock. Baddock retired as CEO of the Metcash Liquor pillar in October 2023 due to […]

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has discontinued Hard Solo two months early following discussions with state liquor regulators. The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code Scheme (ABAC) announced in November that the name Hard […]

The launch campaign for Suntory -196 has taken out a Global Grand Effie, the pre-eminent award in the marketing industry. The entry, Beam Suntory Australia’s -196 and The Monkeys “Ridiculous! How -196 defied […]

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is predicting retailers will rein in $9 billion during the festive final week before Christmas, with independent liquor retailers also reporting strong sales. The ARA – in conjunction with […]

Australia’s beverage industry has defied gloomy predictions of a ‘craft beer recession’ this quarter according to a new report from inventory management software provider Unleashed. Of the 16 manufacturing industries analysed in […]