Premium tonic has overtaken mainstream tonic to become the largest segment by value in the multi-pack tonic category in Australia. The sales boom reflects the rise in at-home consumption during COVID-19, with […]
Premium tonic sales surge during pandemic
Australia’s top 10 craft breweries
The 2020 Australian Craft Beer Survey by Beer Cartel has revealed Australia’s top 10 craft breweries, with Black Hops, located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, taking out the No.1 spot for the first […]
CCEP moves forward with Amatil takeover
Coca-Cola Amatil has signed a binding scheme implementation deed with Coca-Cola European Partners, moving the Amatil takeover process forward. Amatil will be liable for a break fee of $46.4 million payable to […]
Victoria Bitter releases Advent Calendar
Years don’t get much tougher than 2020. So Victoria Bitter has launched an Advent Calendar to celebrate its end. The calendar has 24 VBs – one for each day in December in […]
The fastest growing category at Dan Murphy’s
Total sales for Endeavour Group have increased 21.4% in Q1 of 2020 to $2,654 million. Comparable sales growth remained strong at 20%, with Dan Murphy’s “continuing to outperform”. Last week, Coles Liquor […]
The biggest drinks trends for summer
Seltzers, hazy craft beers and low alcohol options are predicted to be the biggest drinks trends this summer. BWS is preparing for its biggest season ever for alcohol-free or lower alcohol options, […]
Lion appoints Consumer & Brand Director
Following an extensive global search, Lion has appointed a Consumer & Brand Director who will run marketing for Australia and lead the Consumer Global Centre of Excellence across Australia, New Zealand, the […]
Accolade Wines launches flat wine bottle range
Could flat bottles be the future of wine? Accolade Wines has released a Banrock Station flat wine bottle range made from 100% recycled plastic in the UK. Accolade has partnered with Garçon […]
Australian Cocktail Month launches
Industry veteran Penny Sippe has launched Australian Cocktail Month to support bars and bartenders as they welcome guests back into their venues following COVID-19closures and restrictions. The event will be held in […]
Canadian Club ad wins top award
Drinks ads have triumphed at the 2020 Effie Awards, with Beam Suntory taking out Gold for “How Canadian Club became the boss of summer”. The ad, created by The Monkeys, also won […]
