Industry Insights

Keep Sydney Open announces NSW election candidates

The Keep Sydney Open Party has unveiled its candidates for the NSW State election on March 23.  They are high-profile members of Sydney’s local Government, music, and cultural industries. All are aged under 40 and with combined backgrounds in music, large-scale events, as artists and performers, the candidates have been long-term contributors to the vibrant … Continued

February 26, 2019

Alcohol & Coffee delivers double-digit growth for Coca-Cola Amatil

Coca-Cola Amatil is celebrating another year of double-digit EBIT growth for Alcohol & Coffee in 2018, bucking the continuing impact of container deposit schemes on the company.  Alcohol achieved volume growth, high single-digit revenue growth and another year of double digit EBIT growth for the year. Spirits and premix grew ahead of market. Paradise Beverages … Continued

February 26, 2019

Baseball Australia bans alcohol advertising

Baseball Australia has become the first local sports code to ban alcohol advertising. The organisation announced today that it no longer accepts alcohol advertising in its junior competitions and at the national representative level of the game. Baseball Australia Chief Executive Cam Vale said the decision reflects community attitudes. “Baseball Australia is proud to partner … Continued

February 26, 2019

TWE celebrates largest ever organic growth rate

Fears the Chinese economic slowdown would damage Treasury Wine Estates’ half-year net profit results have proven unfounded. The company has announced its net sales revenue is up 16% to $1,507.7million, representing the largest organic growth rate in the company’s history. EBITS up 19% to $338.3million and strong growth delivered by all regions. Directors of the … Continued

February 14, 2019

US spirits exports to Australia up 12%

Australia has retained its position as US spirits industry’s third biggest export market. The Distilled Spirits Council has reported its 8th consecutive year of market share gains, which includes a 12% rise in exports to Australia to a value of $127.7million. Canada remains the No.1 market with sales of $198.2million, with the UK in second … Continued

February 13, 2019