The National Independent Liquor Wholesalers Association (NILWA) has announced a new member –  Coast to Coast Liquor Distributors from Mona Vale NSW following the board meeting in early May. Also decided at the board meeting; incumbent CEO Martin O’Mara was elected Executive Chairman, Rex DÁquino, founding member and director, was elected Deputy Chairman and Jenny Hughes, Business Manager, was promoted to …

Nine years ago, the drinks association launched drinks trade, Australia’s highest circulating liquor industry magazine. Written by the industry, for the industry – drinks trade has changed the way that news is distributed to both the on and off-premise. It’s now complimented by a website – drinksbulletin.com.au – bringing you daily news updates. T he drinks bulletin website provides its readers with…

There’s nothing better than a good coffee in the morning and a well-deserved beverage after a job well done. That’s why our unrivalled selection of premium alcohol and coffee brands is second to none in quality and taste. From famous international brands like Jim Beam, Canadian Club and Coors, to emerging locally crafted brews like Yenda beer and Pressman’s cider, our premium alcohol portfolio caters for …

Individuals from the drinks industry gathered on Wednesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney for the 2016 International Women’s Day Luncheon. The annual event is hosted and organised by the Women in drinks group – an initiative of the drinks association – and this year focused on empowering women to lead. “Today is testament to the new Board of Women in drinks and the renewed focus in reaching out …

With less than two weeks till the sold out event, Women in drinks is looking forward to celebrating International Women’s Day 2016 through its annual luncheon on Wednesday, 2 March 2016. “Tickets to the event sold out in early January with ticket holders swift in securing their seat to an event that is fast becoming an industry must do,” said Sandra Przibilla, CEO, the drinks association. Men are encourag…

This week, at Sydney’s Luna Park,Head of Commercial Excellence at Nielsen, Michael Walton, spoke at the latest drinks association Network Breakfast LIVE at the Drinks Industry Show. By Kate Albrecht Walton works to bring a client-centric approach to solutions at Nielsen and speaks at industry and supplier events regularly. He has been speaking to the drinks association for some nine years now and continu…

This week marked one of the biggest events on the industry’s calendar – the drinks association’s 2015 Annual General Meeting. First established by a small group of liquor merchants in 1897, today the association’s Board of Directors represents a group of 28 of the industry’s most influential suppliers, who are driving the next big decisions. Following a significant year for our industry, this year’s AGM p…

The drinks association is pleased to welcome global leader in human resource consulting and outsourcing solutions, Aon Hewitt as its newest Corporate Partner in 2016. Launched in late 2014, Corporate Partnerships offer mutually beneficial business opportunities that further the association’s aim of building stronger, progressive, competitive and valued services to the drinks industry. Rachael Finnemore,…

After a year filled with many challenges, the drinks association is thrilled to announce the appointment of its own Hope McMurdy into the newly-assigned role of General Manager. The role, which will commence 1 January 2016, is an exciting step for the association’s former Business Development Manager, as she ventures into the realms of senior management following a difficult year battling breast cancer. H…

Social and award images from the 2015 Australian drinks Awards can now be viewed here.