
Chalk Hill Wines Names Former Top Shelf Chief Trent Fraser as CEO
The former Moët Hennessy executive brings two decades of global spirits experience to lead the Australian winemaker alongside managing director Tom Harvey.
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The former Moët Hennessy executive brings two decades of global spirits experience to lead the Australian winemaker alongside managing director Tom Harvey.

The wholesaler will take a $2 million earnings hit as it winds down its New Zealand liquor operations before the second half of fiscal 2027.

Younger shoppers and female consumers are steering India’s liquor market away from commodity spirits toward higher-margin bottles.

The Australian actor is backing the Sydney craft distiller to develop three new whiskies targeting Asia and North America.

Champagne Bureau Australia has created a professional development prize targeting early-career sommeliers, bartenders and fine wine retail staff.

Lee McLean will depart Australian Grape & Wine next month, concluding an eight-year tenure that included four years as chief executive.

In Australia, the spirits industry is set to miss out on tax relief measures currently extended to the beer industry, following a failed debate on alcohol taxation in the Senate. The Failed Amendment An amendment proposed to extend the excise freeze,…

Starting January 21, Aldi customers in New South Wales and Victoria will have the option to purchase the retailer’s exclusive range of alcoholic beverages via DoorDash. This new service is a part of the ongoing partnership between Aldi and DoorDash, which was…

The recently approved revisions to liquor laws in Western Australia are set to streamline processes, reduce bureaucratic hindrances, and inject vitality into the region’s liquor, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Enhancements to Alcohol Service and Trading…

Metcash, the Australian wholesaler and distributor for brands like IGA, Mitre 10, Foodland and more, has today announced a new distribution centre (DC) planned for Truganina, Victoria alongside the release of its FY22 results detailing a rise in revenue and…

Liquor companies want the proposed increase in special consumption tax put off until they recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The government plans to hike the taxes on beer, liquor, and cigarettes from now until 2030 and is still considering by…

British Columbia is removing Russian spirits from liquor store shelves, and putting a halt to importing more, in solidarity with Ukraine as Russia continues to wage war on the country. “Our province stands with those who understand Europe’s peace following…

DoorDash will offer beer, wine, and spirits through the DoorDash Marketplace in 20 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., as well as Canada and Australia, the company announced on Monday. Customers will be able to order alcohol offerings from grocery stores,…

Delivery startup Give Me Bread has added liquor delivery in Christchurch along with its restaurant food delivery services. To order, the Give Me Bread app allows customers to tap a photograph of what he or she wants and place an order in which the drivers…

Changi Airport Group has awarded its liquor & tobacco concession tender to Lotte Duty-Free. The company will succeed DFS Group when the concession contract expires next year. The awarding of the liquor & tobacco concession ends a fierce contest between some…

Changi Airport Group and DFS Group have launched the first luxury-focused Singapore online liquor store. Called iShopChangiWines.com, the store will offer duty- and GST-absorbed premium-priced wines, Champagnes, and sakes. Consumers can now purchase up to 30…
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