The Australian Grape and Wine Authority’s (AGWA) latest Wine Export Approval Report December 2014, released on Wednesday, reports that Australian wine exports are up by 1.9 per cent in both volume and value. This is the first increase to have been seen in export values since the global recession in 2007. In addition, the Wine … Continued
The closing date for entries to the inaugural Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA) is steadily approaching – closing on Friday January 23. Entrants will be judged between February 24-25, with eight major trophies available to win, across whisky, gin, vodka, brandy, rum, liqueurs and alternative spirits. ADSA is a first-ever awards program for distilled spirits and liqueurs, launched by … Continued
Future Leaders is in search of its next 15 applicants to join its development program. Funded and coordinated by the Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA), applicants should be from the grape and wine sector, who are early- to mid-career, and who are already demonstrating leadership potential. If successful, candidates will enter the six-month program, commencing in June. Applicants will take … Continued
As we kick off the New Year, the drinks association is thrilled to welcome SCG Events/Delaware North to its group of Corporate Partners. The latest business to align itselfwith the association, SCG Events and parent company Delaware North, are set to deliver a new level of prestige to association events, in particular the annual Australian … Continued
New data from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research shows positive declines in alcohol-related violence, the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing recently reported. Data for the September quarter found alcohol- related non-domestic assaults for NSW down by 10.9 per cent, and more significantly down by 26.8 per cent in the Kings Cross Local … Continued
Campari Australia has become a signatory to the Alcohol Beverages Responsible Alcohol Marketing Code (ABAC) this January. While Campari already participates in ABAC with its services and adjudication decisions, as signatory of the code, Campari will additionally commit funding towards the scheme. Campari now joins a large number of other alcohol marketers committed to the … Continued
Coles has paid out a $10 million fine to settle a case with the competition watchdog, ACCC, after allegations were made against Coles, accusing the chain of “engaging in unconscionable conduct against its suppliers”, and forcing suppliers into “profit gap” and “waste” payments. Since then, new and similar allegations against Woolworths have surfaced, accusing the … Continued