Tag: alcohol

Retail Asia29/01/2024
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Drinkslogy Kirker Greer subsidiary Ukiyo Spirits has launched a new small-batch classic dry gin that celebrates Japanese flavours and fragrances. The range includes three variants: Ukiyo Tokyo Dry Gin, Ukiyo Blossom Gin , and Ukiyo Yuzu (citrus dry gin). Ukiyo Tokyo Dry Gin will be offered to on- and off-trade merchants in Australia, the UK and […]

Retail Asia29/01/2024
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Liquor company Pernod Ricard has launched Beefeater 0.0% to join its zero alcohol portfolio. Beefeater 0.0% is produced by adding the essence of Beefeater London Dry Gin’s recipe to the base, keeping the latter’s taste – minus the alcohol. “Beefeater 0.0% is our very first zero alcohol expression, which captures the energy of our timeless […]

Retail Asia24/01/2024
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Liquor company Pernod Ricard has launched Beefeater 0.0% to join its zero alcohol portfolio. Beefeater 0.0% is produced by adding the essence of Beefeater London Dry Gin’s recipe to the base, keeping the latter’s taste – minus the alcohol. “Beefeater 0.0% is our very first zero alcohol expression, which captures the energy of our timeless […]

Retail Asia26/09/2023
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Australia wants a separate dialogue with China on their dispute over wine, the agriculture minister said on Sunday, rejecting Beijing’s proposal to link wine with other trade issues as the two nations slowly seek to improve battered relations. China’s removal of tariffs last month on Australian barley has raised hopes for an easing of wine […]

Retail Asia23/05/2023
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Luiz Schmidt will take over as Managing Director of Bacardi in Australia and New Zealand after more than two years in Panama working as Regional Marketing Director for Bacardi in Latin America and the Caribbean. A University of Technology MBA graduate and FMCG marketing specialist with over 20 years of international experience, Schmidt will lead […]

Retail Asia28/04/2023
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Brewer Sabeco said its after-tax profit rose by 40% last year to VND5.5 trillion. Vietnam’s biggest brewer had net revenues of VND34.98 trillion, an increase of 32% from 2021. These are significant achievements compared to the 2021 results. The 2022 profit figure was the highest in the company’s history, and was achieved despite the challenging […]

Retail Asia29/03/2023
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Asahi Beverages will close its Green Beacon brewery’s operations in North Brisbane in around 10 weeks. The closure follows several years of “excellent growth” for Green Beacon, according to the company, and is part of a plan to ensure the company’s growth by boosting brewing capacity across various sites. Asahi Beverages will invest in Green […]

Retail Asia14/02/2023
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French liqueur brand Cointreau has unveiled a redesign of its popular amber bottle, the first significant revamp in 140 years. Cointreau, an orange liqueur, has been produced in Angers, France since 1849. It is distilled with a combination of sweet and bitter orange peels to produce a clear spirit that enhances the flavour of cocktails. […]

Retail Asia10/08/2022
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Irish whiskey maker Sliabh Liag Distillers has launched in Australia through an exclusive partnership with Dan Murphy’s. Two varieties of the Silkie Irish Whiskey will be available: The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey – which offers a butterscotch sweetness with green apples and a hint of amber and smoke – and The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish […]

Retail Asia04/02/2022
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A French brewer has started using algae with a naturally-occurring pigment to turn their beer blue. The beer, with the brand name “Line”, is the result of a tie-up between a firm that wants to popularise the algae as a dietary supplement, and a nearby craft brewery that was looking for a way to make its beverages more distinctive. […]

Retail Asia18/11/2021
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Fast-growing non-alcoholic spirits brand Lyre’s, has raised $37 million in a round that values the business at A$500 million less than three years after it launched. The funding round was led by a new investor, D Squared Capital, alongside existing investor, Morgan Creek Capital Management, which has also backed Alibaba, SpaceX, Lyft, and Allbirds). Other previous investors […]

Retail Asia18/10/2021
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Baileys Apple Pie Liqueur has finally dropped in Australia and it’s here for a good time, not a long time. We first heard about this incredible flavor over a year ago – but it was only available in the US. We’re delighted that it’s now hitting Aussie shores! From mid-October, you will be able to get […]

Retail Asia25/05/2021
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Supermarket giant Coles has joined a coalition of some of the world’s largest liquor companies to promote better standards of alcohol sale and prevent underage consumption through online purchasing. The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) aims to address the harm of overconsumption of alcohol on a worldwide scale, and promote the understanding of responsible […]

Retail Asia03/05/2021
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Wine marketplace Vivino has launched commercial operations in Australia, offering 50 percent reduction on commissions to local wineries for the remainder of this year. The online marketplace operation will be based in Sydney, NSW, and led by James Fildes, GM of Vivino Australia. Vivino now has more than 800,000 users in Australia and more than […]

Retail Asia10/09/2020
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Thailand is to ban the sale of alcohol online because the government says it is too difficult to ensure broader liquor sales are being respected. The decision has been signed off by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who said that alcoholic drinks have become a popular item traded via e-commerce, creating difficulties in oversight. Thailand’s […]


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