Treasury Wine Estates has confirmed that Penfolds managing director Tom King and the China Alcoholic Drinks Association (CADA) met last week. It was CADA that requested the Chinese Ministry of Commerce launch […]
TWE meets with Chinese trade officials
Summer sales boom for ginger beer
Alcoholic ginger beer has been one of the star performers in bottle shops over summer, with Coles Liquor and Endeavour Group both reporting bumper sales. Ginger beer sales at Coles Liquor have grown […]
Bill Gates buys $1.3 billion stake in Heineken
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates bought a 3.76% stake in Heineken Holding NV last week, splashing out more than $1.3 billion on shares in the company. The move followed Mexican retail and bottling […]
Re & Bombay Sapphire head to Memphis Slim’s
Sydney’s Re, the world’s first permanent no-waste bar, is heading to Memphis Slim’s in Adelaide for two days of sustainable mixology. Re will be serving up Bombay Sapphire, Grey Goose, Patrón and […]
Premiumisation drives double-digit profit for Australian Vintage
Australian Vintage Group’s premiumisation strategy is gathering momentum, with the company’s reported net profit after tax surging 29% in its financial results for the half year ended 31 December 2022. Net profit […]
Australia triumphs at Icons of Gin Awards
Australian distillers have dominated the Icons of Gin Awards in London, taking home seven major trophies. Gongs included Master Distiller of the Year, Visitor Attraction of the Year, Sustainable Distillery of the […]
The new normal for Coles Liquor sales post-COVID-19
Coles Liquor sales revenue was $2 billion for the first half of FY23, a decline of 2.4% as the business cycled approximately 15 weeks of COVID-19 related on-premise closures and restrictions in […]
Paramount launches Future Proof forum
Paramount Liquor is launching a new flagship, bi-annual forum called Future Proof, which aims to mix future trends, talking points and sustainability to turbocharge brands, businesses and the industry. The first Future […]
BRIX & Bourke St Bakery create limited edition rum
Sydney craft rum distiller BRIX has teamed up with Bourke Street Bakery to create a sustainable and limited edition spiced rum called Trail Mix w/ Bourke St Bakery. The rum has been crafted and […]
Sydney’s top 7 WorldPride hotel & bar experiences
OpenTable has released a list of the top bar experiences offered by its partner venues for Sydney WorldPride. Whether you’re kicking off your heels in Oxford Street or wanting to score some […]
