Diageo has reported its preliminary results for 2019 with net sales and operating profit increasing and Diageo Australia Managing Director David Smith says innovation is strong in Australia.
Author Archives: Andy Young
Andy joined Intermedia as Editor of The Shout in 2015, writing news on a daily basis and also writing features for National Liquor News. Now Managing Editor of both The Shout and Bars and Clubs.
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Last chance to nominate for 2019 Retail Drinks Awards
Nominations for the Retail Drinks Industry Awards 2019 close on 31 July, so get your entries in now.
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BWS searching for new Director
Kate Beattie appointed interim director after Guy Brent moves to MD of Woolworth’s FoodCo and Metro.
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Koyomi brings refreshment and innovation to Australia
Beam Suntory’s new Shochu RTD, Koyomi, is strongly influenced by Japanese culture.
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BrewDog eyeing new Australian beers
Scottish craft brewer BrewDog is looking forward to opening its Brisbane brewery and working with Australian hops.
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Premiumisation of Australia’s wine exports continues
The value of Australian wine exports has continued to grow with positive news from two key markets as China continues to drive growth and the US returns to growth.
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ACCC will review Asahi’s CUB deal
The ACCC has been notified of Asahi’s proposed $16bn purchase of Carlton & United Breweries and will review the deal once it receives a submission.
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AB InBev agrees to sell CUB to Asahi
Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to divest Carlton & United Breweries to Asahi Group Holdings.
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Australian vintage 2019 crush predictions
The National Vintage Report estimates the 2019 crush will be just one per cent below the 10-year average.
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Shoppers swaying towards independent beer
ATO data shows that one out of every 10 consumer dollars spent on beer is spent on indie beer.