The Comité Champagne has unveiled the sector’s plan for the next decade at Vinexpo Paris and its ambition to turbocharge future growth. “It is not just a question of responding to the […]
The future of Champagne
Metcash begins construction on largest wholesale DC in Australia
Metcash has commenced construction on a purpose-built Victorian distribution centre (DC), which will be the size of 16 football fields when it is completed in mid-2024. The mega DC at Goodman Group’s […]
Sydney gets its first Purple Flag district
Sydney’s popular CBD York, Clarence and Kent Street (YCK) precinct has become Australia’s first Purple Flag district, an international initiative that aims to raise the bar for after-dark destinations. Sydney is the […]
Aussies embrace World Margarita Day
The Margarita reigns as the most most ordered cocktail in Australian bars (CGA Strategy, 2022) and with its rise grows the popularity of World Margarita Day each year on February 22. Legend […]
New Zealand vineyards devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle
Vineyards in the key growing regions of Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne in New Zealand have been devastated by flooding caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said: “The severity and the […]
-196 RTDs fuel explosive sales growth for Beam Suntory
Beam Suntory is celebrating 24% growth versus the pre-pandemic in its 2022 full-year results, with “explosive growth” of -196 RTDs in Australia one of the key highlights. Ready-to Drink (RTD) brand sales […]
Surge in sparkling wine orders at pubs & bars
Sparkling wine has moved from a special occasion order in the Australian on premise to an everyday purchase according to CGA by Nielsen OPUS data. A significant 41% of wine drinkers choose […]
TWE profit soars despite China setback
TWE has fought back from the impact of heavy tariffs in China, with its profit soaring 72.5% to $188.2million in its 2023 half-year results. CEO Tim Ford told analysts the company’s earnings […]
The Australian Whisky Show returns
The Australian Whisky Show is returning next month, giving whisky lovers the opportunity to taste more than 100 different whiskies from over 30 different bottlers and distillers. Held in partnership with the […]
Hospitality industry celebrates Sydney WorldPride
Sydney is being transformed into a rainbow city to celebrate Sydney WorldPride, with hospitality venues across the city showing their colours from 24 February to 5 March 2023. WorldPride is a global LGBTQIA+ […]
