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Alcohol producers still “dragging their heels” on pregnancy label warnings

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Alcohol producers are still “dragging their heels” when it comes to displaying pregnancy warning labels and need to start using them The Brewers Association of Australia has said. The Brewers Association...

Australian wine makers criticise proposed policy to address alcohol misuse

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An organisation representing Australian wine makers says it has serious concerns about a draft government policy to address alcohol misuse. The Winemakers Federation of Australia (WFA) says the Federal...

Strong first half FY18 results for Treasury Wine Estates

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Treasury Wine Estates has reported successful first half 2018 financial year results including $187.2 million net profit after tax. This result was a 37 per cent increase of Treasury Wine Estates’ 2017...

Australian wine industry strongest in more than a decade

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The Australian wine sector is in its strongest position in more than a decade a new Australian Wine report has said. The strong position is attributed to historically high production levels matched with...

Baby Boomers a booming segment for alcohol industry, Nielsen

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Baby Boomers may be Australia’s next booming customer base for alcohol retailers new Nielsen research suggests. According to Nielsen data, Baby Boomers are drinking more than Millennials with more than...

BWS launches new ‘wine-in-a-can’ range

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BWS is now selling a variety of wines packaged in cans across its Australian store network. The 250ml cans include a variety of different wines with Italian Prosecco, French Rose and South Australian Shiraz...

Brewers bite back at new beer tax proposal

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A bid to increase tax on beer sold in Australia to discourage consumption has been labelled “misguided, lazy and flawed” by brewers. In early January 2018 the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education...

Increase in alcohol consumption for the first time in nearly a decade

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New IBISWorld research has found Australians are drinking more alcohol for the first time in nearly a decade. The amount of pure alcohol consumed by Australians over 15 increased from 9.52 litres in 2014-15...

BWS goes into delivery

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Woolworths’ BWS has started delivering alcohol in Sydney with plans to expand the service into other Australian cities soon. ‘BWS Quick Delivery’ allows residents allows residents near selected Sydney...

Australian wine industry gets $50 million support package

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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has announced a $50 million Export and Regional Wine Support Package. The three-year package will consist of four programs that will each aim to showcase Australia’s...