Sydney Brewery says its acquisition of the brewing assets and long-term lease of the White Bay Brewing site in Rozelle, Sydney, will give the brewery capacity to launch new product lines and expand its bar presence.

Lark Distilling Co. has appointed Four Pillars Gin co-founder, Stuart Gregor, as its new managing director and CEO, taking effect from 1 January 2026. He will succeed Satya (Sash) Sharma, who is stepping down after being in the role since May 2023.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has signed a five-year partnership with environmental not-for-profit organisation, Landcare Australia, to help protect and preserve Australia’s natural environment.

In October 2024, Gold Coast-based food manufacturer, Smart Foods, acquired The Aussie Plant Based Co. just days after it had gone into liquidation. Food & Drink Business caught spoke the CEO, Raghu Reddy, as the company nears its first-year anniversary, about the company and alternative protein landscape.

Bega Group has reached an agreement with Crumpton Group to sell the land, buildings and equipment located at the Peanut Company of Australia’s peanut processing sites in Kingaroy and Tolga, after initially deciding they would be shut down over the next 18 months.

National industry body, Spirits & Cocktails Australia (SCA), has appointed Steven Fanner as executive director. Fanner will be based in Canberra, as the organisation moves its headquarters from Sydney to the capital.

For Bruce Russell, Wild Turkey isn’t just a whiskey brand – it’s family. As the third generation of Russells to work at the Kentucky distillery, Bruce carries forward a legacy built by his grandfather, Jimmy Russell, and his father, Eddie Russell. Food & Drink Business caught up with Bruce on his recent Australian visit to promote the release of Masters Keep Beacon, Wild Turkey’s 11th Masters Keep expression.

PepsiCo’s Brisbane snack manufacturing facility will continue to be powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity, after signing a new agreement with CleanCo.

The Royal Agriculture Society of Western Australia (RASWA) has celebrated the top Australian wines of the last year from over 1000 entries, at the 2025 Perth Royal Wine Awards on 5 September.

With the latest NIQ report showing the moderation has no signs of slowing down, there’s a growing opportunity for alcohol brands to switch gears and get innovating. Food & Drink Business spoke with Tahli Watts, founder of the mid-strength spirits brand which is gearing up to transform Australian drinking habits, Enough.

More than 4300 exhibitors and 135 group stands will be at Anuga Fine Food 2025, from 4-8 October in Cologne, Germany. Food & Drink Business editor, Kim Berry, will be on the ground reporting on the latest products and innovation.

McCormick & Company Inc. has acquired a further 25 per cent of McCormick de Mexico, a JV formed in 1947, for $1.1 billion (US$750 million). The deal increases McCormick’s ownership to 75 per cent and gives the global company a strategic platform to expand into Latin America.

Tasmanian biotechnology company, Sea Forest, is taking its livestock feed supplement global – with the signing of an exclusive and long-term distribution agreement and partnership with Netherlands-based Orffa to access the European Union.

As wine’s core consumer ages and new recruits are put off by the category’s perceived lack of accessibility, RTDs have gained momentum. Beverage alcohol data and insights leader, IWSR, discusses how the wine industry can stem the tide.

Cobram Estate Olives (CBO) has completed a $175 million institutional placement to accelerate its growth strategy in the US, with an additional $10 million targeted through a share purchase plan.

Coles Liquor celebrated innovation, collaboration, and growth last week at its 2025 Supplier Forum, recognising the excellence of its suppliers across 12 categories.