Over the next five days, employees at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) will roll up their sleeves to help out their local communities as part of Global Volunteering Week. The initiative was run by TWE for the first time last year and proved a major success, with employees showing their support and making a difference through a number of local charities and … Continued

Members of the alcohol industry can now book their places on the upcoming ABAC industry briefings in Melbourne and Sydney. To be held on 22 June and 24 June respectively, the briefings will provide an update on the ABAC Responsible Alcohol Marketing Code, complaints management system and pre-vetting process. Case studies and a Q&A will also be provided, as will presentations from Chief … Continued

Following numerous queries from the drinks industry, the drinks association (publisher of drinks bulletin and drinks trade) wishes to clarify that it is not connected with the upcoming The Australian Drinks Festival. “the drinks association continues to develop products, services and events that build off its established brand. From time to time the use of … Continued

Winners of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) WA Hospitality Supplier Awards were announced this week, recognising the state’s best product and service suppliers in the hospitality industry. Accolade Wines, Asahi, Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA), Diageo, Lion, Liquid Mix and Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) were all major award winners this year. AHA WA … Continued

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 … Continued

Visitors at The Whisky Show in 2015 The 2016 Whisky Show is set to be the biggest event held in Australia on World Whisky Day this year. The show will be held on both Friday 20 and Saturday 21 May – the same day as World Whisky Day – at the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport. … Continued

Ivan Colhoun, Chief Economist, Markets for National Australia Bank is set to provide an insightful presentation on the changes relevant to the drinks industry from the 2016 Budget at the drinks association’s May Network Breakfast on Wednesday 18 May. Ivan has a long and varied career in Economics, having worked for Reserve Bank of Australia; Deutsche Bank … Continued

In the highly competitive drinks industry, creating the right cues and touch points to guide people along the path to purchase (P2P) is critical. By Blue Star When a customer walks into a liquor store they’re faced with countless options – from the type of drink, to the brand. In most cases where the customer has … Continued

The Liquor Stores Association (LSA) has expressed concerns over a white paper containing recommended changes to the ACT Liquor Act 2010. The ‘Building on the Liquor Reform: White Paper’ released by ACT Attorney-General Simon Corbell, is meant to “prioritise community safety while increasing the vibrancy of the ACT’s nightlife precincts,” according to the Government. But LSA has conducted its own review of the Paper and … Continued