Energy drink brand, Mother, has announced the launch of a new, sleek can designed exclusively for licensed bars, nightclubs and restaurants.
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Adelaide Hills Shiraz crowned Australia’s best wine
Shaw + Smith’s 2012 Adelaide Hills Shiraz has been declared Australia’s best wine at the London International Wine challenge.
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Penfolds 2010 St Henri almost sold out following rave reviews
Following perfect scores from some of the industry’s most respected critics, Penfolds 2010 St Henri wine has almost completely sold out just six weeks after its release.
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New Zealand distillery prepares for trademark battle
Boutique New Zealand distillery, the New Zealand Whisky Collection has found itself in the midst of a trademark battle with Scottish whisky giant William Grant & Sons.
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Global whisky shortage blamed on hipsters
If only the Scots could have predicted 12 years ago that hipsters would take a shining to their drams, then maybe they would have been a wee bit better prepared for the impending world shortage of whisky.
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Bacteria and yeast library expansion will benefit winemakers
The Australian Wine Research Institute in Adelaide is expanding its yeast and bacteria library, used by winemakers to produce a particular train in a wine.
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Indonesia threatens to slap plain labels on Australian wine
Indonesia, one of the world’s largest exporters of cigarettes, is threatening to enforce plain packaging on Australian wine in retaliation to anti-smoking legislation which requires graphic images to be displayed front of pack.
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CCA to refocus on Australian operations
Coca-Cola Amatil has announced that it will be focusing on its Australian operations to encourage sustainable earnings growth and deliver strong shareholder returns as part the first phase of its strategic review.
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Researchers use wire coils to increase sugar content in tomato juice
Researchers from the Tokyo University of Agriculture have found an innovative new method of increasing the sugar concentration in tomato fruit juice.
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TWE targets UK’s impulse market
Treasury Wine Estates is freshening up its ‘everyday’ Rosemount range label for the UK convenience store market.
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Powdered sports beverage recalled over amphetamine-like substance
The NSW Food Authority has issued a statement regarding the recall of a US made caffeinated beverage product known as Dexaprine XR as it was found to contain prohibited levels of caffeine.
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Schweppes Archerfield replaces paper with voice
Schweppes Archerfield Distribution Centre (DC) has called upon integrations systems supplier Dexion and Vocollect by Honeywell to deliver automated voice-directed picking.
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‘Phenomenal’ UK supermarket wines win at International Wine Challenge
Wine and spirits from British supermarket chain Asda and German chain Aldi have been garnered with praise at the International Wine Challenge.
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Mr Black crowned world’s best coffee liqueur
Australian distiller, Mr Black has been named the world’s best coffee liqueur after picking up a gold medal at the London International Wine & Spirits Competition.
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Patrón to launch Gran Patrón Piedra tequila in Australia
Premium tequila manufacturer, Patrón Spirits has announced the launch of the brand’s first extra añejo tequila, and the newest addition to the ‘luxury’ range – the Gran Patrón Piedra.
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Phoenix Beers secures distribution for BrewDog in Australia
Craft beer distributor, Phoenix Beers has announced its new role as the Australian agent for Scottish craft beer brand BrewDog.
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Coca-Cola removes BVO in the USA
Coca-Cola is removing Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) from a selection of its drinks in the USA, including Powerade.
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The real Duff Beer is coming to Australia
Previously only available as a counterfeit or imitation product, genuine Duff Beer will soon be available Down Under.
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Alcohol tax reform: a minimum price is in the public interest
For some years now, it’s been clear that an overhaul of alcohol taxes is sorely needed. But governments have baulked at taking their own advice and have instead sent out for yet more guidance.
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Pernod Ricard acquires US winery
Pernod Ricard has bought its first US winery, in a move the company says will boost sales of labels including Australian-made Jacob’s Creek.
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