The latest recorded crime statistics released by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) show that in the first half of 2023, retail theft returned to pre-pandemic levels, with liquor the […]

Social media and website bookings now account for 36% of all bookings in venues according to new analysis by ResDiary. That’s a growth surge of more than double since 2021 and is […]

A sell-out crowd of 140 women will gather in Sydney on 17 November to highlight continuing issues with achieving gender equality in the Australian wine industry. They will push for overdue action […]

The latest CGA by NIQ Australia Pulse+ Report has examined opportunities to grow mixed drinks sales in the Australian on-premise and discovered an unmet desire for hybrid creations. Overall awareness within the […]

Asahi Super Dry  is the Official Beer of Rugby World Cup 2023, which kicked off in France on 8 September and runs to 28 October and Asahi Beverages is hoping to see a […]

Indevin Group, New Zealand’s largest producer and exporter of quality wine and owner of the iconic Villa Maria brand, has appointed Simon Limmer as CEO. He will replace Duncan McFarlane in early […]

LMG has launched a new brand platform and accompanying campaign for its Bottlemart and SipnSave banners, titled ‘There’s more in store’. Developed in partnership with The Idea Shed, its objective is to […]

Move aside tequila, mezcal brands are the hottest new acquisition on the block, with Bacardi snapping up ILEGAL Mezcal. The transaction follows Bacardi taking a minority share in the super premium artisanal […]

The drinks executive shake-up continues with Campari Group CEO Bob Kunze-Concewitz announcing he is retiring from the role to “pursue his passions”. He will be replaced by Managing Director Asia Pacific Matteo […]

Oatley Fine Wine Merchants (OFWM) has added Kylie Minogue Wines to its portfolio. OFWM is now responsible for the exclusive Australian distribution of the wine range, which was launched in May 2020. […]