Asia/Australia
What must be a market first, ASM Liquor have introduced a range of spirits said to be hangover free.
Asia/Australia
The much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of stock of the beverage and food group San Miguel Corporation’s beer unit has been postponed by almost three weeks, according to a new schedule released by the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Asia/Australia
Carlsberg has confirmed that it is in discussion to sell its 95.65 percent stake in Turkish unit Turk Tuborg to Central Bottling Company Group.
Asia/Australia
Fluoride could be added to bottled water within a year, following a review by Food Standards Australia, prompted by a request from the Australian Beverages Council.
Asia/Australia
According to recent research by Diageo, about 20 percent of all off-premise liquor sales in Australia are RTDs with the pre-mixed segment generating more profit per square metre than any other category in liquor stores.
Asia/Australia
Cashing in on the environmentally-friendly image of Tasmania, Foster’s Group has launched Cascade Green, a beer which is 100 percent carbon neutral from the picking of hops to the eventual deposit in the recycling bin.
Asia/Australia
New technology may help Australia’s winemakers cope with higher alcohol levels brought about by the freak weather conditions of the 2008 vintage.
Asia/Australia
Binge drinking is currently a hot topic in Australia, occupying much media time and space.
Asia/Australia
A recent survey of the premium segment reveals that international brands continue to lead but domestic beers have improved slightly.
Asia/Australia
Coincident with the staging of cycling’s Tour Down Under in South Australia in January, a range of citrus flavoured (Radler) beers have become available.

