Industry Insights

Women in drinks Releases First Community Charter

Since the formation of the first Women in drinks Board earlier in March, Board members have been working closely to build an agreed Charter for the body. The newly formalised Charter will set the Women in drinks’ Purpose, Vision, Objectives and annual calendar. The Women in drinks community was founded in 2012 by the drinks association … Continued

May 4, 2015

Featured Bar: Mamasita

Mamasita is one of three bars currently representing Victoria in Tequila Herradura’s Mi Casa Su Casa activation in Australia. As part of the activation, later this year Mamasita will join 11 other venues as an exclusive partner of a barrel of Herradura “Double Barrel” Reposado Tequila. The barrel, named the ‘Australia Casa Select’ was selected … Continued

May 1, 2015

Celebrate Malbec World Day Today

Today, April 17, cities and nations across the globe will raise their glass to malbec – the world’s most popular varietal, as part of Malbec World Day (MWD) celebrations. MWD is an initiative run by Wines of Argentina, used to promote the varietal’s existence on the international wine stage and pay homage to malbec’s popularity. … Continued

April 17, 2015

Spirit of Bundaberg Returns with Stellar Line-Up

Showcasing an incredible line-up of Australian performers, The Bundaberg Distilling Company has announced its highly anticipated Spirit of Bundaberg Festival will return on 9 May 2015. Headlining the bi-annual festival will be Australian rock legends and ten-time Aria winners, You Am I. Featuring guitarist and vocalist Tim Rogers along with band mates Russell Hopkinson on drums, … Continued

April 15, 2015

18-29 Year Olds Drinking Less than their Elders

The latest research from Roy Morgan finds that Australians under 30 years of age are drinking less than their elders. The research finds that in 2014 (in any give four-week period) 68 per cent of Australian adults consumed alcohol, but with 66 per cent of those aged between 18 and 29, in comparison to 69 … Continued

April 9, 2015

Introducing Millennials to the World of Wine

From Lisa Saunders, Marketing Director Australia & New Zealand, Treasury Wine Estates Millennials are the latest generation of wine consumers who are reaching their mid-20s and discovering the world of drinks. They have been praised for their confidence and tolerance and admired for the ease with which they embrace digital and social technology. There is … Continued

April 1, 2015

Australian Wine Challenges Perceptions in Italy

Australian wines have challenged the views of leading wine experts at this year’s VinItaly in Verona – Italy’s biggest annual wine fair. The screw cap in Italy is generally perceived as inferior to cork, but Australian wines, which are primarily bottled with screw cap, are beginning to change views in the country. At VinItaly last … Continued

March 31, 2015

State of the Nation from Shopper Tracker

Shopper Tracker revealed the latest findings from its 2015 State of the Nation report to the industry yesterday. Shopper Tracker research provides an industry standard in understanding and applying shopper behaviour and needs into the heart of supplier/retailer joint planning and growth.   Below are the key findings from the 2015 State of the Nation … Continued

March 26, 2015