Brown Brothers appointed Dean Carroll as its new Chief Executive Officer this week, replacing CEO of five years, Roland Wahlquist. The change in leadership at the company is a result of Mr. Wahlquist’s decision to retire. Mr. Wahlquist joined Brown Brothers in 1990 as Chief Winemaker, before taking on the role of General Manager and later CEO. “Roland’s focused leadership has seen the company continue to innovate and grow, placing ...

During this year’s Rugby World Cup, Heineken will be encouraging fans to embrace the spirit of the tournament through a multi-channel campaign that will include experiential and digital activity across Australia. As a worldwide partner for Rugby World Cup 2015, Heineken is hoping that the campaign will bring fans in Australia closer to the action. The campaign will see Heineken partner with key venues nationwide to create a number of specialised ...

Accolade Wines has appointed its General Manager of the UK and Ireland, Paul Schaafsma as Chief Executive Officer. As a result, current CEO of the company, John Ratcliffe will become Deputy Chairman. Mr. Schaafsma has been involved in the wine industry for almost 20 years, having worked in Australia, the UK, Europe and Africa. For the past three years, Mr. Schaafsma has been heading up the largest division of the ...

Asahi Holdings (Australia) has bought Melbourne-based craft brewer, Mountain Goat Beer. Owners, Cam and Dave said on Monday night: “We’ve been contract partners with Asahi for three years now, and with their expert help, our beer has grown in demand, expanded nationally, and found a special place with beer lovers.” “We are confident with Asahi on board, we will be able to convert many more people to craft beer than ...

Gold medals were presented to winners of the 2015 NSW Wine Awards on Monday. Now in their 20th year, this year the awards received a record number of entries, seeing a staggering 57 gold medals awarded. President of the NSW Wine Industry Association and awards judge, Tom Ward said: “Of the 872 wines entered, 456 wines were awarded a bronze, silver or gold medal. This represents a 52 per cent ...

Joined by South Australian Premier, the Honourable Jay Weatherill MP, Lion Chairman, Sir Rod Eddington and CEO, Stuart Irvine opened the doors to the company’s new Petaluma Winery and Cellar Door in the Adelaide Hills this week. It is hoped that the multi-million dollar investment will help meet demand in Asia, following Lion’s partnership agreement with Chinese Jebsen Fine Wines earlier this year. The new winery and cellar door will increase Petaluma’s ...

It was Coca-Cola Amatil’s (CCA) Group Managing Director, Alison Watkins, who said the smaller pack size could be the solution to reviving the Coca-Cola trademark in Australia, after the company reported declines in total earnings last year. Now, after successful trials of the 390ml bottle, and the 250ml can and 200ml multipack roll out proving popular with retailers and consumers, Coca-Cola South Pacific has decided to replace all 450ml pack sizes nationally with the smaller bottle size. ...

Business owners to The Drinks Industry Show on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November will have the opportunity to sit in on a free seminar hosted by Shopper Tracker Australia at Luna Park in Sydney. Day two of the event, Managing Director, Shopper Tracker Australia, Simon Ford will provide visitors with a valuable session on market research for the liquor industry. Shopper Tracker Australia provides research solutions for integral shopper ...

Campari Australia has announced the appointment of ex-Diageo Commercial Director, David Halliday as its new Managing Director. The position will see Mr. Halliday responsible for Campari’s portfolio of brands in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Previously Commercial Director, Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific for Diageo, Mr. Halliday also has experience in the FMCG and alcohol sector from the UK, North America and Australia, with companies such as ...

A record number of awards have been handed out at this year’s Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show, including three Championships. The most prized winner, receiving two of the three Championships awarded, was boutique producer, Sydney Brewery. Sydney Brewery took out Champion Draught Beer and Champion Cider, followed by Matilda Bay (produced by CUB Cascade Brewery), who received Champion Bottled Beer for its Redbank Original. Chair of Judges and Head ...