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Shanky’s Whip secures Australia distribution deal with Amber Beverage Group
Irish whiskey liqueur Shanky’s Whip has signed a new distribution deal with global drinks distributor Amber Beverage Group.
RTD category volume share forecasted to double in next five years
Demand for ready-to-drink (RTD) products continues to grow amongst consumers, with the category expected to account for 8% of total beverage alcohol by 2025 according to a new report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
DoorDash launches alcohol delivery service in the US, Canada and Australia
DoorDash is taking on Uber and Instacart by launching an alcohol delivery service in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Diageo launches RTD brand in partnership with Australia’s Coral Nurture Program
Diageo Australia has announced the nationwide launch of Reeftip Drinks Co., a spiced rum RTD brand that will donate 10 per cent of profits towards regenerating the Great Barrier Reef.
Bacardí appoints Simon Owen MD of Australia & NZ
Bacardi has appointed Simon Owen as its new managing director for Australia and New Zealand which will be effective from April 1.
China imposes 212% tariff on Australian wine
China has slapped a 212% tariff on Australian wine as diplomatic tensions between the two nations continue to mount.
Australia grows wine exports by 4%
Strong demand in the UK and China allowed Australia to increase wine exports by 4% during the 12 months to September 30.
Accolade Wines purchases Katnook Estate
Accolade Wines has acquired the historic Katnook Estate in Coonawarra from Wingara Wine Group.
Big Interview: Amber Beverage Group CEO Seymour Ferreira
Amber Beverage Group has tipped Australia and China to lead the way as the global drinks industry emerges from the coronavirus crisis.
Diageo Australia launches $1.2m giveaway to help bar trade recover
Diageo Australia is giving away 130,000 free drinks to help bars across the country get back on their feet following the coronavirus lockdown.
Bars to reopen in South Australia on June 8
Bars in South Australia will reopen on June 8 after the number of active coronavirus cases in the state plummeted.
Neil McGuigan: Australian wine has its mojo back
Brand Australia has got its mojo back, so says Neil McGuigan, the mercurial CEO of Australian Vintage, which owns McGuigan Wines.
Australian wine turns focus to China
The Australian wine industry wants to exploit the Chinese market after its imports to the US were valued less than that of New Zealand.
Casella Family Brands takes over Shaw Family Vintners
Casella Family Brands has bought the vineyards, winery, current stock and trademark from Shaw Family Vintners.
The Australian wine producer Yalumba, which claims to be Australia’s oldest family owned winery established in 1849, has announced senior management changes.
John Ratcliffe to head up Accolade
John Ratcliffe, the former head of Seagram UK and a driving force behind the once innovative specialist UK off licence chain, Oddbins, has been appointed CEO of Accolade Wines.
Riverina harvest close to record
The 2013 harvest in the Riverina region of Australia, at 300,000 tonnes, is just 8,000 short of the 308,000 2009 all time record, according to the Riverina Winemakers Association.
Jacob’s Creek vintage is underway
Orlando Wyndham has announced that the harvesting of the 2013 vintage in Australia for its global wine brand, Jacob’s Creek, is underway.
Australia: Stoli appoints new distributor
Australia: Stolichnaya has signed a five-year distribution deal with island2island Beverage Company.
Australia: SAB Miller loses Corona Extra
SAB Miller's Australian subsidiary, Foster's Group will no longer be allowed to import and distribute Mexican beer Corona Extra. Foster's has been informed by Corona's parent company Grupo Modelo that it intends to terminate Foster's licence to import and distribute Corona Extra in Australia with immediate effect. The brand's distribution will go to Lion Nathan.
Beam, the US-based global premium spirits company, has announced that Arthur Aroney will join the organisation as managing director of Emerging Markets for its Asia Pacific/South America (APSA) region.
Accolade receives £150m from GE Capital
Hardys and Banrock Station brand owner Accolade Wines is to receive a £150 million financing facility from GE Capital.
Asahi to buy Flavoured Beverages Group
Asahi Group has reached an agreement to acquire Australsian-based drinks operator, Flavoured Beverages Group.
South Korean boost for wine importers
The emerging South Korean market could boost the fortunes of wine importers, according to research by Wine Intelligence.
Australian wine in discounting dilemma
The Australian wine market faces tough challenges ahead because of a growing reliance on discounting, according to Wine Intelligence.
Jacob's Creek winemaker live chat
Join us for a live web chat with Jacob’s Creek chief winemaker Bernard Hickin on Wednesday January 19 at 1pm (GMT).
Foster's Group has appointed Anthony Reeves to the role of chief financial officer (CFO), on a fixed term contract, effective from Monday 8 November 2010.
Prosecco ban progress in Australia
Italy/Australia: The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Consorzio has welcomed a ban on Australian producers using the term prosecco, under new EU laws. The Consorzio has pledged to continue fighting to get the ban implemented in other countries that continue to make prosecco, like Brazil.
Foster's Group has announced that Angus McKay, chief financial officer (CFO) has submitted his resignation and will depart Foster’s towards the end of this year. McKay joined Foster’s in 2004 from Fonterra Australia and was finance director, Foster’s Australia, Asia and Pacific, before taking up the CFO role in January 2008.
Australia: Nixon steps down from Foster's board
Australia: Former police chief commissioner Christine Nixon has stepped down from the Foster’s Group board.
Australia: Carlton to continue selling Asahi beer
Carlton & United Breweries and Asahi Breweries have extended a long-term exclusive licence for Carlton to sell and market Asahi Super Dry in Australia.
Australia: Beelgara moves into Europe
Australia: Wine exporter Beelgara has appointed Jaap Sonnemans as its new European market manager.
Australia: Diageo rolls out Jose Cuervo tequila
Australia: Diageo has announced it will secure the marketing and distribution rights to tequila brand Jose Cuervo in Australia, officially effective April 1 2010.
