The Australian Tax Office has raised the excise duty on spirits today, up from $105.98 per litre to $107.99 per litre. While the Australian Government announced a two-year freeze on the draught […]
Drinks industry hit with new tax hike
France now prosecco’s third-largest export market
The Prosecco DOC Consortium has revealed 667 million bottles of Italian prosecco were produced in 2025 (+1.1% compared to 2024), with France now the sparkling wine’s third biggest export market. The news comes […]
Trump threatens 200% tariff on Champagne
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wines and Champagne following rumours that French President Emmanuel Macron will refuse to join his “Board of Peace”. The […]
Suntory Oceania appoints Ashish Gandham as Managing Director
Suntory Oceania has announced the appointment of Ashish Gandham as Managing Director, Suntory Global Spirits – Oceania. Gandham succeeds Mark Hill who left the business at the end of last year. He […]
Saint Juniper releases Red Lime Gin 05
Award-winning Australian gin label Saint Juniper has distilled Australia’s love of Asian fusion Into its new Red Lime Gin 05. Native botanicals sit comfortably alongside Southeast Asian ingredients in the vibrant new […]
Jim Beam partners with Cadillac at Australia Grand Prix
Jim Beam and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team have announced a multi-year global partnership, kicking off with the Australian Grand Prix from 6-8 March 2026. In 2026, the Cadillac Formula 1 Team […]
Diageo pauses production at Roseisle Maltings
Diageo has temporarily halted malt production at its Roseisle site near Moray, Scotland, as the industry faces increasing challenges including higher production costs, shifting consumer behaviour and a weaker global market. When […]
The shopper trends reshaping liquor retail
New research shows Australian liquor shoppers are abandoning blind brand loyalty and choosing price and wellness over tradition. Shop! ANZ and Vypr’s Australian Liquor: What Shoppers Want Instore Now report reveals a trend that […]
Executive shake-up at Endeavour Group
Endeavour Group has announced Dan Murphy’s Managing Director Agi Pfeiffer-Smith (above) and four other senior executives are stepping down. Benjamin Ward has been appointed to replace Pfeiffer-Smith, effective 27 January 2026. Ward […]
The Birdcage gets a Gen Z makeover
The Victoria Racing Club has given the Melbourne Cup Carnival and its famed Birdcage a makeover to appeal to the Gen Z cohort. With a fresh focus on beauty, lifestyle and music […]
