A drink which alters the way the body generates its energy has increased the performance of cyclists in a UK-led study. The study highlights the importance of ketones (molecules derived from fast) rather...

Ira Liran cofounded Vita Coco, a globally successful coconut-water business, with no retail experience. Investors today include Madonna, Demi Moore, Rihanna and Matthew McConaughey. By Abigail Klein Leichman,...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of SABMiller by Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev).  Belgium’s AB InBev is the world’s largest...

Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has secured a 20 year multi-million dollar distribution contract for Monster energy drinks in Australia and New Zealand. The contract is between CCA and the Monster Energy Company,...

Buderim Ginger is entering the alcohol market with two ginger flavoured drinks. The two beverages mix ginger beer with vodka or spiced rum and will be sold in 250ml aluminium cans. Buderim Ginger was established...

Lion is releasing a limited-edition version of its Guinness beer in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. St Patrick Day falls on 17 March annually. The “The 1798 Limited Edition” comes in a 750ml corked...

New research analysing the alcohol consumption habits of more than 100,000 Australians over a decade has found that regular binge drinkers are up to 30 per cent more likely to commit drink-driving offences,...

Gloria Jean’s is now selling a “one cup filter” coffee maker in its Australian cafes. The filter allows consumers to make their own filtered coffee at home. It uses silver foil filters instead of...

Belgian beverage giant AB InBev says it will allow a Chinese Government owned company to acquire SABMiller’s Chinese beer business if AB InBev itself can acquire SABMiller.   AB InBev last week...

Sanitarium has released a “limited-edition” peanut butter flavoured Up & Go beverage sold exclusively in Coles supermarkets.   Up & Go is marketed as a breakfast alternative for those...