Wei ZhangFood
Lark Distilling Sales Rise 15% to $18 Million on Asia and Travel Retail Push
International revenue surged 69 per cent as the Tasmanian whisky maker expanded its distribution footprint across 10 Asian markets.
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Aiko TanakaFood
Better Beer Unveils ‘Halfy’: A Low-Calorie, Low-Alcohol Lager Answering the Call for Moderation
Better Beer, a leading brewery company, has introduced Halfy, an ultra-low-carbohydrate lager that contains half the alcoholic content of its flagship product, the zero-carb Better Beer. New Addition to the Product Range The newly launched Halfy joins Better…
Wei ZhangFood
“Savor Summer with Aldi’s Exclusive Tropicaldi XPA: Hawke’s Brewing Co’s Craft Beer Now Supermarket-Chic!”
Hawke’s Brewing Co. has embarked on a unique collaboration with Aldi to introduce Tropicaldi XPA, marking the brewery’s first venture alongside a supermarket. Dan Warner, Aldi’s buying director, expressed that the primary objective behind the launch is to…
Sarah ChenFood
Coopers Brewery Defies Downturn: Annual Beer Sales Soar Despite National Decline
Coopers Brewery, a family-owned independent brewing company, has experienced a slight rise in its annual beer sales, outperforming the overall market that has seen a downturn. Annual Sales Report In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Coopers Brewery reported total beer…
Aiko TanakaFood
Survey Reveals Japan’s Gen Z Shifting Drinking Culture with Dramatically Low Alcohol Consumption Rates
In a striking revelation about Japan’s changing cultural landscape, a recent survey by Tokyo-based marketing firm Mery Co. reveals that 44% of Japanese in their twenties abstain from alcohol entirely, while an additional 16% drink less than once a month. When…
Sarah ChenFood
Four Pillars Gin Co-founder Stuart Gregor Ascends To Ceo At Lark Distilling Co
Whisky manufacturing company, Lark Distilling Co, has announced the appointment of Stuart Gregor as it’s Managing Director, effective from January. Gregor is known for co-establishing the Four Pillars Gin brand in 2013, which transformed from a small-scale…
Rajiv MenonFood
Carlsberg Vietnam Transforms Workplace Culture into Vibrant Music Video Celebration
Carlsberg Vietnam recently embarked on a unique creative venture, pondering the question: “If our corporate culture were a song, what would it sound like?” This thought initiated an imaginative endeavor, infusing workplace values with catchy lyrics and…
Maria SantosFood
Carlsberg Vietnam Boosts Phu Bai Brewery Capacity for a Greener, Sustainable Future
The recent inauguration of Carlsberg Vietnam’s expanded brewery marks a significant leap in the region’s brewing landscape. Andrew Khan, Managing Director of Carlsberg Vietnam, emphasizes that this expansion transcends mere scale; it is a multifaceted…
Sarah ChenFood
Vietnam Unveils Ambitious Plan to Raise Alcohol Tax to 90% by 2031: A Bold Move Against Excessive Drinking
Vietnam’s National Assembly made headlines by greenlighting a significant increase in the special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages, lifting it from 65% to a staggering 90% by the year 2031. This bold initiative, revealed on Saturday, is part of a…
Maria SantosFood
Vinarchy taps Danny Celoni as global CEO
Vinarchy, a specialist wine enterprise, recently announced the appointment of Danny Celoni as its new Global CEO. The change in leadership will take effect in August. Danny Celoni’s Extensive Career Danny Celoni boasts an impressive career spanning more than…
Minjun ParkLiving
Thailand Lifts Alcohol Ban on Five Buddhist Holidays at Airports and Hotels, Boosting Tourism Appeal
Thailand is stepping into a new era for travelers, as the government embarks on a journey to boost tourism by allowing limited alcohol sales during five prominent Buddhist holidays. Specifically, from Saturday, international airports, hotels, venues hosting…
Aiko TanakaFood
Sydney Beer Co enters administration
Sydney Beer Co entered administration last Friday, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) filings showed. The company tapped Richard Stone and Brett Stephen Lord from RSM Australia Partners as administrators. Sydney Beer Co’s website states…
Sarah ChenFood
Saigon beer company reports 6% profit increase in first half
Sabeco has reported a slight profit increase to VND2.3 trillion ($90.85 million) within the first half of 2024. According to its latest financial report, the beverage company reported a 6% increase in profit from the first half of 2023, earning an average of…
Aiko TanakaFood
Ukiyo Spirits unveils Tokyo Dry Gin
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).…
Aiko TanakaFood
Pernod Ricard launches zero alcohol Beefeater 0.0%
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…
Wei ZhangGeneral
Pernod Ricard launches zero alcohol Beefeater 0.0%
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…