Excitement is building for Australia’s first NFL game, with thousands of fans expected to flock to Melbourne from across Australia and around the world for the match. The San Francisco 49ers will […]
Melbourne NFL touchdown for local businesses
Viral QR code drinking challenge alert
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) has warned licensed venues about an emerging social media trend that sees influencers using QR codes to drink irresponsibly. Recent reports have identified influencers sharing venue QR […]
It’s official: the Margarita’s reign is over
The Margarita is one of the world’s most popular cocktails, but new data shows its crown is slipping in bars. According to NielsenIQ’s latest BeverageTrak Cocktail Report, the “dollar velocity” of Margaritas […]
St-Germain sales growth surges past Aperol
If the surging popularity of the Hugo Spritz in the US and UK markets is any indication, it’s going to be a steamy summer for St-Germain sales in Australia. For the first […]
Record sales for Bourgogne and Mâcon wines in Australia
The Bourgogne Wine Board has revealed exports to Australia achieved record results in 2025, with revenue reaching nearly €29 million. Australia remains Bourgogne’s 14th largest export market by volume (17th by value), […]
Australian wine industry mourns Matthew Jukes
The wine industry is reeling from the loss of Matthew Jukes, who passed away on August 6. Jukes recently judged the Sydney Royal Wine Show and suffered a heart attack while on […]
Global ‘Cheers to Beer’ campaign launches
Ahead of International Beer Day on August 7, AB InBev has launched a new global campaign called “Cheers to Beer”, celebrating the timeless role beer plays in culture and communities around the […]
New research shows Gen Z is drinking more
A new report has busted the assumption that Gen Z abstain from alcohol, with research showing the participation gap between Gen Z of legal drinking age and the wider population has disappeared. […]
Burleigh Brewing celebrates 20 years
The Gold Coast’s largest independent brewer, Burleigh Brewing, is celebrating two decades in business. Known for its Bighead range, tropical pale ale Twisted Palm and Australian-first international collaboration with the world-famous Budvar […]
Hard Rated hits $1.5 billion sales milestone
Australia’s most popular pre-mixed alcoholic drink, Hard Rated, has surpassed $1.5 billion in retail sales and is celebrating the milestone with the launch of new flavour, Orange Passionfruit Zero Sugar 4.5%. The Orange […]
