Australian Vintage (AVL) has announced Tom Dusseldorp will become the company’s first-ever CMO. Australian Vintage’s pillar brands include McGuigan, Tempus Two, Nepenthe and the Barossa Valley Wine Company. Australian Vintage, plus forays […]
Australian Vintage appoints first CMO
Local shopping turbocharges liquor sales for Metcash
Metcash has released its financial results for the half year ended 31 October 2022, with total liquor sales up 11.6% to $2.4billion. The company said the result reflected a recovery in sales […]
Eumundi Brewery creates Eu-Bundy Spiced Rum Lager
A collaboration between the brewers at Eumundi Brewery and the team at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery has resulted in the limited-edition Eu-Bundy Spiced Rum Lager. Head Brewer at Eumundi Brewery Chris Sheehan […]
Jacob’s Creek builds cold wall in Bondi
As the temperature heats up for summer, Jacob’s Creek Lively Bunch is cooling things down with the launch of Australia’s first ‘Cold Wall’. Popping up in Bondi over the weekend, the Cold […]
The top Christmas shopping trends at Dan Murphy’s
Dan Murphy’s Managing Director Agi Pfeiffer-Smith has revealed the top Christmas shopping trends at the retailer, with customers spending up big on premium beer, wine and spirits despite cost-of-living pressures. “Customers are […]
Hard seltzer sales gather pace in the on-premise
New data shows a rapid rise in awareness and purchase of hard seltzer in Australian on-premise venues. CGA by NielsenIQ reports that the hard seltzer category presents real potential for drinks suppliers […]
The Botanist Gin’s stunning Christmas gift collaboration
The Botanist Gin and Eden + Bell have teamed up to create a Christmas gift pack that includes a table centrepiece that use flowers and plants inspired by the botanicals in the […]
Australia’s fastest growing company is a drinks brand
The fastest growing companies in Australia in 2022 have been announced by The Australian Financial Review’s Fast 100 and Fast Starters lists. In the number one spot is Naked Life Non-Alcoholic Spirits, while the fastest […]
Hawke’s Brewing hosts Paul Kelly Christmas show
Australian musician Paul Kelly is set to play a special Christmas show at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre in Marrickville on 19 December, with MC duties for the evening by […]
Black Friday spending tops $7 billion in Australia
New NAB transaction data shows Australians spent an estimated $7.1 billion across this year’s four-day Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping event, with spending up 20% compared with the week prior. A […]
