Jos de Bruin, CEO of Master Grocers Australia (MGA), is concerned that the increase to award wage rates by 3.3% will be a direct hit to small retailers. Mr de Bruin said the high cost of running a business alongside the increase in competition in the Australian retail industry is already tough on smaller, independent … Continued
Soon, hospitality businesses will no longer need to worry about expensive recruiter fees or posting lengthy job ads online as a new online platform is launching that makes finding ready-trained and flexible staff easy. Founder and CEO Jeffrey Williams has worked in the alcohol industry for a number of years, including global and local roles … Continued
Ten leading female hospitality professionals have set up a not-for-profit to help other women in the industry through the different stages of their careers. Women in Hospitality or WOHO aims to create a supportive and educational network for women working across the industry, whether they’re restaurateurs, chefs, waiters, sommeliers or business managers. WOHO will provide these women … Continued
Small and independent brewers represented by the Craft Beer Industry Association have voted for a change to the body’s membership, which will block large brewers. In a request to shift the body’s focus to the challenges faced by its small brewers, it was decided that the association should no longer provide membership to brewers more … Continued
Keith Villa, founder of America’s number one best selling craft beer, Blue Moon Belgian White, is currently in Australia for the Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS), on this weekend (Friday 19-Sunday 21 May) at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, followed by Sydney next Saturday (May 27). He was the first person to bring craft … Continued
A new joint venture between Société Jacques Bollinger, Henschke and Villa Maria has been announced, forming House of Fine Wine, an Australian distribution company that will offer nationwide supply of premium wines. The new company was established after the sale of Fine Wine Partners to Accolade Wines and will officially launch on 1 June 2017. House … Continued
Here are the top ten fastest growing international beer and cider brands in Australia. In the last year, these products collectively contributed $79m worth of growth to the category. Beer continues to dominate, but perhaps we’ll see more ciders on this list in the future with local trends suggesting continued growth for this segment – … Continued
Ever wondered what it takes to open a bar, the training that’s involved and how to create a popular cocktail list? We asked Joe Sinagra, Bar Manager at KU DE TA – one of the biggest venue openings for Perth in 2017 and one of the original bars of Bali. drinks bulletin: What has it been … Continued
By Walter MacCallum, a Director with Aitken Lawyers Business reviews for products or services are one of the most powerful marketing tools available, no question. If you’re going to buy something or go somewhere, the most reliable indicator of value for money is the opinion of someone you trust who’s been there before, or, as … Continued
Australia imported the second largest number of bottles of champagne in its history last year, according to the Comité Champagne who made the announcement at Prowien, Germany. Data from the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne shows Australia ranking as the seventh largest Champagne market globally, and fifth largest per head of population. 7.4 million … Continued