Woolworths acquires Chinese liquor group Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has announced that it has acquired China-based wine and drinks distributor, Summergate Fine Wines and Spirits (Summergate). Summergate...

Coca-Cola Company and SAB Miller to merge beverage businesses in Africa Global beverage giant The Coca-Cola Company has made a deal with South African multinational brewing and beverage company SABMiller...

Diageo pursues tequila, drops whiskey Global alcoholic beverages giant Diageo has announced an agreement with distiller Casa Cuervo to acquire full global ownership and control of tequila brand Tequila...

Little Creatures launches new Single Batch limited release beer Australian brewery Little Creatures Brewing have launched the 14th edition of its Single Batch, a traditional Saison. Little Creatures said...

Coca-Cola Amatil announces results of strategic review Australian food and beverage company Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has presented the results of its strategic review to investors. The strategic review,...

The effect of liquor licensing laws on alcohol purchases in Australia, Roy Morgan Research The rate of alcohol purchasing is much lower in Australia than in New Zealand—a difference that market research...

Lithuania ban on energy drink sales to under 18s comes in with broader restrictions and warnings From November 2014, Lithuania has become the first Baltic State to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone...

‘Street’ inspired cider launched to match Melbourne street food trend Melbourne-based cider manufacturer Cheeky Rascal Cider has released a cider range designed to partner with the increasingly popular...

UK ‘food inventor’ creates world’s first Levitating Cocktail Machine UK based ‘food inventor’ Charlie Harry Francis has created a levitating cocktail machine called the Levitron,...

Gift box indicator of maturing local beer scene The recent release of the Bridge Road Brewers IPA Glass Gift Pack may very well be an indicator that the Australian Craft Beer sector is maturing, with consumers...