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
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
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
In partnership with 13 exhibitors, Wine Australia impressed at the China Food and Drinks Fair, held in Chengdu on 26–28 March 2015. The 150m2 Wine Australia Pavilion presented over 100 fine wines from 40 brands from a near 20 wine regions across five states. Event organisers estimated that 100,000 people attended the fair – up … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
Director of Coles Liquor, Greg Davis, revealed March 25 at the drinks association’s March Network Breakfast, a number of strategic plans pivotal to the transformation of its under performing business. Coles Liquor is currently facing a number of similar issues to those faced by its fresh food business in 2009, which Davis was responsible for … Continued