This week, leading members of the Australian alcohol industry established a new and groundbreaking ‘Diversity at drinks’ Council that will work towards creating a more positive and diverse industry that promotes equal opportunities for all. A first for the alcohol industry and an initiative led by the drinks association (publisher of drinks bulletin), the purpose of the Diversity at drinks council is to create a culturally progressive and socially reflective industry that represents, supports and ...

After widespread consultation with the drinks industry, and major exhibitors and sponsors, the advice was that June 2017 would be a more effective date to hold the Drinks Industry Show. Discussions with the industry made it clear that the original dates were too close to the peak period for all stakeholders and June provided a more appropriate time that allowed exhibitors and visitors the time to engage more effectively. Exhibitions ...

StayinFront has announced that Brown Brothers has chosen the StayinFront retail execution solution to support its field sales team. StayinFront is the global leader of mobile cloud-based field force automation and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. Brown Brothers is one of Australia’s leading family owned wine companies. Founded in 1889, Brown Brothers has been making wine in Milawa for over 125 years with an established reputation as a quality wine ...

Think Spirits has announced the addition of Malfy Gin to their distribution portfolio. Managing Director of Think Spirits, Patrick Borg, said of the addition, “We are honoured to introduce Biggar & Leith’s first innovative brand, Malfy Gin, into the Australian market. Malfy is in my opinion one of the most interesting gin brands to hit our shores and I have full confidence in this brand’s success.” Malfy Gin is distilled ...

Jack Daniels celebrated its 150 year anniversary by selecting 20 bartenders from 12 Australian venues to participate in their first-ever collaborative barrel selection. The barrel selection took place at Australia’s Brown-Forman headquarters, June 1st. Jack Daniels Assistant Master Distiller, Chris Fletcher, hosted the tasting live via video-conferencing, streaming all the way from the distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Also a trained chemist, Fletcher expertly talked the bartenders though the individual flavour profiles ...

Pernod Ricard will be holding its 6th annual Responsib’All Day today, as part of the Group’s CSR commitments in promoting responsible drinking, empowering employees, protecting the planet and developing communities. This year will see 18,500 employees around the world partner with local not-for-profit organisations, with a focus on building and renovating living spaces for the benefit of those in need. Pernod Ricard’s objective will be to provide local communities with places for meeting, ...

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 General Manager. Martin has held various management roles at NILWA ...

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 and promoting ...

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 encouraged to attend and celebrate ...

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 continues to bring bold and innovative new thoughts to the ...