Spirits Platform Says it Has No Connection with Refined Spirits February 02, 2017 The launch of the new online retailer Refined Spirits has caused some confusion in the market this week, with its product range closely reflecting the same portfolio available from supplier and d... Read More »
Endeavour considers shelving 35 new liquor stores March 22, 2018 Endeavour Drinks Group will shelve plans for $85million worth of investment in Western Australia if the government introduces "arbitary restrictions" on liquor licencing. Read More »
CDS crisis: NSW govt announces $47m recycling rescue package March 22, 2018 The NSW Government is facing a recycling crisis after failing to ensure the state had a strong infrastructure before introducing the CDS. Read More »
New Buffalo Trace Antique Collection arrives in Oz March 22, 2018 The highly anticipated 2018 Antique Collection allocation from Buffalo Trace Distillery has landed in Australia. Read More »
Former bar manager pays $90,000 for blatant liquor law breaches March 22, 2018 The former manager of a Bankstown karaoke bar who committed serious liquor law breaches is $90,000 out of pocket for fines and legal costs. Read More »
Half of Barossa businesses breaching workplace laws March 22, 2018 Half of Barossa businesses are committing at least one breach of workplace laws, according to a report released by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Read More »
Accolade Wines launches innovation strategy with two new releases March 21, 2018 Accolade Wines' innovation pipeline has created two new products targeting millenials: Days of Rosé and Batch X. Read More »
Amazon Australia eyes alcohol category March 21, 2018 Bain & Co's Yngve Andresen predicts Amazon Australia will move to include alcohol in the online retailer's offering. Read More »
Beer Ripples can print a slogan on your next schooner March 21, 2018 A US company has invented a machine that prints edible ink images directly onto beer foam. Read More »
Rusty Yak ad banned for ridiculing redheads March 21, 2018 A Carlton & United ad for Rusty Yak has been banned for discriminating against redheads. Read More »
IBA launches BrewCon 2018 March 21, 2018 The Australian Craft Brewers Conference has become BrewCon 2018 and is headed to Sydney in June, while the Craft Beer Awards become The Indies! Read More »
Drinks Trade March/April issue out now! March 20, 2018 A a jam-packed new issue of Drinks Trade is out now, featuring everything from legislation to the latest trends, hot topics, newest distributors and product recommendations. Read More »
New owner & winemaker for Katnook Estate March 20, 2018 Henkell has purchased 50.67% of Freixenet’s shares, with the deal making it a majority shareholder in Australian wineries Katnook and Deakin Estate. Read More »