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Iconic beverage business Swift + Moore returns

Iconic beverage business Swift + Moore returns

The much loved and iconic beverage business Swift + Moore is making a comeback next month in what will be a keenly followed reincarnation of the name, which dates back to the late 1800s. The busi…

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  • Getting Through the Toughest Part of the Year

    Getting Through the Toughest Part of the Year

    It’s here! The festive season is upon us. By John Field, Field Goals Fitness It seems to come earlier each year. The weekends fill up with lunches and dinners from mid-November, along with the catch-ups with friends we haven’t…

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    Pernod’s US Boss Heads up the Pacific

    After four years as President and CEO of Pernod Ricard USA, Bryan Fry has returned home to take on the challenge of driving the strategic direction and distribution for the wine and spirits business in Australia and New Zealand…

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Bon Jovi wine crowned best rosé of the year

Bon Jovi wine crowned best rosé of the year

Jon Bon Jovi’s Hampton Water has been named the best rosé of the year by Wine Spectator.

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Airlie Beach Hotel leasehold sold to ABH

Airlie Beach Hotel leasehold sold to ABH

The leasehold interest in north Queensland’s Airlie Beach Hotel has been sold off-market to ABH Operations.

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De Bortoli releases holographic wine

De Bortoli releases holographic wine

De Bortoli Wines has created an industry-first holographic label and cap for its striking new De Bortoli Pinot G.

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Drinks industry a "powerhouse in Australian economy"

Drinks industry a “powerhouse in Australian economy”

A new report by Alcohol Beverages Australia has shown the beer, wine and spirits industry provides direct and indirect employment opportunities for more than 590,000 Australians and $36 billion i…

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Coca-Cola Amatil signs 28-year Rekorderlig deal

Coca-Cola Amatil signs 28-year Rekorderlig deal

Coca-Cola Amatil has secured a 28-year distribution agreement with Abro, the global brand owner of Rekorderlig Cider.

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Consumers urged to drink cask wine to save the planet

Consumers urged to drink cask wine to save the planet

Consumers and winemakers are being urged to overcome their prejudices towards cask wine and embrace its environmental benefits.

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VB fans to star in 50th birthday ad

VB fans to star in 50th birthday ad

Carlton & United’s Victoria Bitter is calling on fans to help recreate its iconic 1968 “a hard-earned thirst needs a big cold beer” ad.

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Black Friday bombs for Australian drinks retailers

Black Friday bombs for Australian drinks retailers

Food and drink retailers saw no uplift in sales during the Black Friday shopping period according to data from retail management platform Vend.

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World-first cellar door to float on Sydney Harbour

World-first cellar door to float on Sydney Harbour

Taylors Wines will launch a world-first floating cellar door in Sydney Harbour next month.

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New distributor announced for Lark & Overeem Whisky

New distributor announced for Lark & Overeem Whisky

Australian Whisky Holdings has announced the appointment of Proof & Company to distribute its Lark and Overeem Single Malt Whisky’s and Forty Spotted Gin in mainland Australia.

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Johnnie Walker Blue celebrates the Year of the Pig

Johnnie Walker Blue celebrates the Year of the Pig

Diageo is releasing Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Pig Limited Edition Design to celebrate Chinese New Year and 2019 as the Year of the Pig.

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Corona first global beer brand to trial sustainable six-pack rings

Corona first global beer brand to trial sustainable six-pack rings

Corona will pilot plastic-free six pack rings in select markets as part of the brand’s commitment to eco-friendly packaging.

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