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the drinks association announces new CEO

the drinks association announces new CEO

It is with great pleasure that the drinks association announces the appointment of Georgia Lennon as its new CEO.

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The week’s top 10 drinks stories

It’s party season for drinks companies, with Bacardi-Martini, Diageo and Spirits Platform all holding major launch events in the past week.

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Ned Kelly RTD range labelled “offensive”

Ned Kelly RTD range labelled “offensive”

​3AW’s Tom Elliott has questioned the use of bushranger Ned Kelly’s image on a range of NED RTDs.

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Stylish launch for Disaronno Wears Trussardi

Stylish launch for Disaronno Wears Trussardi

Spirits Platform has launched the new “Disaronno Wears Trussardi” Limited Edition in spectacular fashion at Sydney Opera House.

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Retailers verdict: Amazon not a threat in Australia

Retailers verdict: Amazon not a threat in Australia

A year after Amazon’s launch in Australia, two thirds of businesses say they haven’t been affected by its arrival and are unconcerned about its impact on Christmas trading.

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Kyle Minogue gives out free Guinness to concert fans

Kyle Minogue gives out free Guinness to concert fans

Kylie Minogue has made it up to fans after postponing two gigs by giving them all a pint of Guinness.

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Stunning launch party for White Walker by Johnnie Walker

Stunning launch party for White Walker by Johnnie Walker

Diageo brought winter to Australia’s most iconic summer location – Bondi Beach – last night for the launch of White Walker by Johnnie Walker.

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Jim Beam to shout Australia a drink

Jim Beam to shout Australia a drink

Jim Beam has announced it’s shouting Aussies a drink on December 14 to launch its inaugural ‘Mate of a Mate’s Day’.

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Australia a "standout performer" for Brown-Forman in Q2

Australia a “standout performer” for Brown-Forman in Q2

Brown-Forman has announced its Australian sales grew by 7% in its second quarter and the first half of fiscal 2019, ended October 31, 2018.

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Expert tips for increasing basket size this Christmas

Expert tips for increasing basket size this Christmas

Stephen Wilson, IRI Liquor Channel Manager, discusses Christmas liquor trends and how retailers can maximise them.

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Move over Champagne, there

Move over Champagne, there’s a new French bubbly on shelves

Australia’s love affair with Champagne has made it one of France’s top export markets, and now vignerons have high hopes that another French bubbly – Crémant – will be a hit Down Under.

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More Australian consumers choosing private label

More Australian consumers choosing private label

The majority of Australian consumers are open to purchasing private label products according to new research from IRI.

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Is this the world

Is this the world’s most festive pub?

The Churchill Arms hotel has earned the title of “most festive pub” in the United Kingdom.

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