Beverages

Johnnie Walker has unveiled Jane Walker, the first-ever female iteration of the brand’s Striding Man logo.

Carlton & United Breweries is significantly increasing Cascade’s brewing capability and launching Cascade as a significant craft brewery.

Hartshorn Distillery, winner of the Beverage of the Year at the 2017 Food & Beverage Industry Awards, uses a cheese making waste product to create alcoholic beverages.

Liquor Stores Association NSW & ACT and the Restaurant & Catering Association have announced their support for the revamped industry show.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Keurig Green Mountain have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create Keurig Dr Pepper.

Australian wine was celebrated at this week’s Australia Day Tasting (ADT) in London, Wine Australia’s largest trade tasting internationally.

Steve Donohue, current Director of Buying and Merchandising for Woolworths Supermarkets, has today been announced as the new Managing Director of Endeavour Drinks, effective from April this year.

Creso Pharma has formally launched its new joint venture company with LGC Capital and Baltic Beer Company to capitalise on the fast-growing cannabis and hemp-derived beverage markets.

Australian kombucha brand, Remedy, has launched a new flavour, Cherry Plum, as the latest move in their mission to give retail drinks fridges a makeover and offer consumers more real, healthy options.

Tooheys New has brought back its iconic 30-pack of classic cans for a limited time only.

Noble Spirits has added a premium brand to its portfolio – Frerejean Frères Champagnes.

Magners Original Apple has been voted Australia’s best cider, winning ‘Best in Show’ at the 2017 Australian Cider Awards.

Introducing Aqualove, a new alkaline and eco-friendly water product to meet the growing demand for products that assist with neutralising the body’s PH balance.

The inaugural Sunshine Coast Craft Beer and Cider Festival will debut on the 25th November at the Sunshine Coast Stadium, showcasing over 160 beers and ciders from  Australia and New Zealand. The Sunshine Coast festival joins the likes of established regional beer festivals such as The Great Australia Beer Festival (Geelong & Albury) and Bitter … Continue reading Sunshine Coast Craft Beer and Cider Festival to showcase regional brewers →

Eric Vivian Thomson, fondly known as Viv Thomson amongst wine industry peers, has been announced Legend of the Vine Victoria at the annual WCA Melbourne Wine Show Awards Lunch. Thomson comes from a long line of winemakers and received ‘Legend of the Vine’ status for his service to the wine industry as one of Australia’s longest … Continue reading Eric Vivian Thomson receives Victorian wine honour →

Mount Franklin is extending its Lightly Sparkling offer in time for summer, with the launch of ‘Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling’ Hint of Natural Flavours in a 250ml Can.  Ideal for health-conscious consumers seeking icy-cold refreshment, the ‘Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling’ Can range includes three delicious natural flavours – a hint of Lime, Raspberry or Mango, all … Continue reading Flavoured sparkling water in a can →

Coopers Session Ale is a refreshing summer style beer with tropical fruit notes and an aromatic hop character from the Galaxy and Melba hop varieties used in this brew.

One of the biggest international promotions of Riesling starts today at the Albert Hall in Canberra.

Extensive pre-show industry research has resulted in a redesigned 2018 Drinks Industry Show that will deliver the sector the innovative, high-level boutique event it’s looking for.

The NSW Government has removed the restrictions on small bars in the Sydney CBD and Kings Cross from serving neat spirits and cocktails not listed on bar menus after midnight.