The Federal Opposition has today confirmed that it will now support the controversial alcopops tax despite maintaining that it will not help fix the binge drinking issue. The 70 per cent tax hike on alcopops...

Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings has received the all clear from the Foreign Investment Review Board for their takeover of Australia’s second largest brewer – Lion Nathan. The $3.5 billion takeover...

After launching their sustainability strategy one year ago the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) has this week reported on progress, with a number of companies already well on the way to the stated...

Alcohol beverage distributor and manufacturer Independent Distillers fear the introduction of alcopops tax will cut jobs, not drinking. If new excise measures are passed by the Senate, this could mean...

PepsiCo has continued in its bid to acquire its two US anchor bottlers Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas, and remains convinced that there are annual synergies of at least $200 million. After rejections...

Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has partnered with Oporto in Sydney and Visy Recycling to trial specially designed recycling bins in 13 Oporto outlets. This initiative, if extended to all NSW stores, could see...

Continued speculation of a multi-billion dollar merger between Australia’s largest alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage makers has been quashed by Coca-Cola Amatil at their Annual General Meeting...

A decision to introduce a national beverage deposit scheme – similar to that seen in South Australia – was not reached at a meeting of Australia’s state and federal environment ministers...

Coca-Cola Amatil have reported strong growth in the first half despite a “noticeable shift” in consumer behaviour. Australia’s largest soft drink beverage maker advised, in their May...

Coca-Cola Amatil’s Mother is now challenging V for top spot in the energy drink sector as Australia’s leading soft drink producer finally uses its distribution networks to capture a valuable...