Industry leaders highlight their 2020 trend predictions across beer, wine, spirits and total retail.
Category: Beer & Cider
New IBA chair appointed as Jamie Cook steps down
The Stone & Wood co-founder will stay on to help with the leadership transition.
Brewing industry steps up campaign for tax reform
The automatic CPI increase to beer excise has drawn the ire of brewers.
Stone & Wood tops GABS Hottest 100
Stone & Wood’s Pacific Ale has reclaimed victory and taken out the top spot in the GABS Hottest 100.
Concerns grow over Kimberley alcohol ban
Western Australia’s Director of Liquor Licensing is looking at plans to ban alcohol sales in the Kimberley.
Last chance for making ACCC submissions on Asahi-CUB deal
The deadline for making submissions to the competition watchdog regarding Asahi’s proposed acquisition of CUB is this week.
Industry comes together for bushfire relief
The great Aussie spirit shines through with the drinks industry stepping up to help those in need.
Is 2020 the year for the tequila take-off?
IRI’s Daniel Bone explores 2019’s top drinks trends and offers predictions for 2020.
Cider Australia welcomes ACCC’s concerns over Asahi-CUB deal
The competition regulator said the proposed acquisition will reduce competition in the cider market and may reduce competition in the beer market.
Balter says ‘nothing changes’ after CUB deal
The CEO of Balter Ant Macdonald told TheShout that the brewery will keep the same ingredients, the same processes and the same people after being bought by CUB.