Red Tape Inquiry Hears of Regulatory Nightmare February 28, 2017 A Senate inquiry into red tape has heard that the regulation of the sale, supply and taxation of alcohol has become so bad it’s causing people to leave the industry. By Gavin... Read More »
SouthTrade adds Mr Black to its portfolio June 12, 2018 SouthTrade International has announced it will take over exclusive distribution of Australian craft spirit brand Mr Black from Vanguard. Read More »
KKR has second thoughts about Coles Liquor deal June 12, 2018 Private equity giant KKR has gotten "cold feet" about its joint venture deal with Wesfarmers for the Coles hotel and bottle shop business. Read More »
Bourbon tariffs announced worldwide as trade war begins June 11, 2018 Multiple countries have announced tariffs as high as 40% on American whiskey following the US government's decision to place import duties on metals. Read More »
Could an Irish whiskey shortage be coming? June 11, 2018 Irish whiskey king John Teeling says there's not enough aged malt in the country to keep up with demand. Read More »
New chief winemaker appointed at Jacob's Creek June 08, 2018 Jacob’s Creek has appointed of Dan Swincer as its chief winemaker, replacing Ben Bryant who resigned several months ago. Read More »
eBev closes capital raise & hires CEO June 08, 2018 Australian B2B beverage trading platform eBev has announced it has raised its next round of funding and hired a new CEO as it continues its national expansion. Read More »
Take a look inside the latest issue of Drinks Trade June 08, 2018 Highlights of the May/June issue of Drinks Trade include a look inside The Macallan's new distillery, an interview with drinks icon Gareth Evans and Australia's Top 10 Bottle Shops. Read More »
Millennials prefer to drink at home than go out June 08, 2018 New research from Mintel reveals that almost three in 10 Millennials drink at home because they think it takes too much effort to go out. Read More »
Cocktail mixer sales booming in Australia June 08, 2018 Cocktail mixer king Finest Call says its sales are up 27% in Australia as high-volume venues capitalise on the booming cocktail segment. Read More »
Coles Liquor focusses on private brands for future growth June 07, 2018 Coles managing director John Durkan has confirmed that "exclusive brand" growth with be a focus for Coles Liquor moving forward. Read More »
Corona builds Melbourne "Wave of Waste" for World Oceans Day June 07, 2018 Corona X Parley have used plastic from nearby beaches to build a “Wave of Waste" in Melbourne's Federation Square to mark World Oceans Day this Friday. Read More »
Soaring power bills force pub to ration heating June 07, 2018 Doyle's Bridge Hotel in Melbourne says it has been forced to ration heating, use a diesel generator and cut staff as its electricity bill skyrockets. Read More »