Drinks Association

This week marked the drinks association’s 2016 Annual General Meeting. Held at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), the association, and its 27 members met to review the year and look at ways to continue to add value to the Australian alcohol industry. First established in 1897 by a small group of liquor merchants, today the drinks association (publisher of drinks bulletin) represents the industry’s most influential suppliers. Led by CEO, Sandra Przibilla, ...

The drinks association is thrilled to announce the launch of the NATE Reports, a great new analytical tool that will save you hours of work. After gathering feedback from members, the drinks association identified there was a need for the provision of analysed information on the raw data from our retail ad watch service. The Nate Reports are delivered to you by email – you simply click on the URL ...

We are just past the midway point of 2016 and Lion remains firmly focussed on our core objectives of reinvigorating the beer market, innovating for an increasingly diverse Australia, and positioning our portfolio for future growth. Our biggest category initiative to date, Beer the Beautiful Truth, was introduced back in August 2015 and is continuing to bust common myths about beer. Our latest instalment of the campaign, Brew&A, gives consumers ...

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) is one of the most iconic beer companies in Australia with a history dating back to 1832. We offer some of Australia’s most famous beers, including Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Cascade, Crown Lager, Melbourne Bitter, Pure Blonde, Matilda Bay, as well as ciders including Strongbow, Mercury and Bulmers. We believe that we have the brews and the brands which resonate with today’s drinkers and our ...

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s largest wine companies, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company has a rich heritage and a portfolio of some of the most recognised and awarded wine brands in the world, including Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Beaulieu Vineyard, Lindeman’s, Sterling Vineyards, Blossom Hill, Rosemount, Acacia, Yellowglen, Matua, Beringer and Wynns Coonawarra Estate. TWE is focused on portfolio premiumisation and brand-led marketing, ...

By Scott Hadley - Chief Commercial Officer - Alcohol ANZ 2016 is proving to be another exciting year for Asahi Premium Beverages. We acquired popular craft brewer Mountain Goat and the distribution rights for Estrella Damm late last year and have seen great commitment from our customers on these fantastic additions to our portfolio. Asahi Soukai - our low carb/mid-strength offering, has gone from strength-to-strength since launch last year and ...

The McGuigan name is synonymous with Australian winemaking. Four generations of the McGuigan family have made wine their life, demonstrating a deep commitment and passion for Australian wine. This energy, drive and uncompromising dedication to craft the finest Australian wines is reflected in our international success, having been crowned International Winemaker of the Year at the prestigious International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London a record three times, becoming ...

As the Australian liquor industry landscape evolves, Brown-Forman continues to adapt and deliver growth again in a challenging market. This has been accomplished through consistent, focused brand building and strategic investment behind our complete portfolio, specifically the Jack Daniel’s trademark and our premium North American Whiskey portfolio of Woodford Reserve. The business has been driven through thoughtful and timely innovation across traditional glass and RTD formats, which has resulted in the following line extensions in the last six months: • Jack Daniel’s Tennessee ...

By Andrew McLaren, Managing Director - Moët Hennessy Australia & New Zealand It’s hard to believe how quickly 2016 accelerated up the back straight leaving a very exciting, rewarding and, at times, challenging 2015 in the rear vision mirror. As is so often the case, we charge into the new year with a combination of festive, season adrenalin and ambition for the year ahead. Before we tackle what’s ahead of us, I would like to begin by thanking all of ...

Established in 1887 by William Grant, the family-owned William Grant & Sons is a premium spirits company with a portfolio of award-winning brands that are enjoyed worldwide. It was the dream of William Grant to make the ‘best dram in the valley’ and five generations later, this still holds true. William Grant & Sons distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky® ...