DIAGEO STREAMLINES, SHEDDING MULTIPLE BRANDS

Diageo has streamlined its vast portfolio, peeling off 19 brands in a massive deal to American independent Sazarac to focus its resources and returns. UK-based Diageo is one of the world’s largest drinks companies, with segment-leading brands across spirits and

UNIFORMS SUIT STAFF & PATRONS: STUDY

Attractive staff uniforms are a major consideration for employment by millennials and preferred by most of the population, according to a study by YouGov Galaxy. Melbourne-based uniform company Cargo Crew commissioned the wide-ranging survey by YouGov, which found a modern,

SMART SOLUTIONS SHOW NO-COST SHOE-SHINING VENDING MACHINE

Polishoe is an innovative kiosk-style product offering customers a free three-step shoe polish in just under two minutes, as they watch instructions and a few ads. The stand-alone machine features a place to put the shoe being polished, beneath a

PATRON INSIGHTS VIA HAPPIEST HOUR

Building on a decade’s experience, hospitality platform The Happiest Hour has launched version 2.0, attacking the challenge for venues to attract and retain patrons. Since its launch, The Happiest Hour (THH) has accumulated over 2,400 participating pub venues across Australia,

PERFECT ESPRESSO MARTINIS NOW ON TAP

Top-selling coffee liqueur Kahlua has launched Espresso Martini on Tap, producing a perfect cocktail in just 10 seconds. Kahlua is the number one selling coffee liqueur in the world, and recognising the immense popularity of the Espresso Martini in Australia

BITE TV OFFERING PUBS FREE VIDEO AND WI-FI

Media giant oOh! has launched a video display and wi-fi service for pubs called Bite TV, providing screens and internet at no cost to venues. Bite TV is a network of high-def screens in key locations such as behind the

RIPPLES MAKING WAVES ON HEADS

A US company has expanded into the liquor game by releasing a machine that prints text or images directly onto the head of a beer. Ripples launched with a machine that could print high-res images and any text onto the

SPARKLING WATER ON TAP MAKING WAVES IN PUBS

The market for sparkling water is growing with an increasingly health-conscious public, and Moda reports more venues benefitting from its cost-saving draught system that “just makes sense”. Many consumers are choosing to drink sparkling and still water over alcoholic beverages

COLOSIMO’S AUSTRALIAN BREWERY GROWS SOLAR AND PRODUCTION

The Colosimo’s Australian Brewery at Rouse Hill is growing into the future, rolling out a large-scale solar initiative alongside its expanded capacity and recent news of wider distribution. The operation is celebrating a record year in 2017, increasing sales volumes

CARLTON DRAUGHT ‘46ers’ CAMPAIGN SCREAMS FRESH

Carlton Draught maintains its mantle as Australia’s consistent top-selling tap beer, and CUB has launched a classically irreverent campaign to refresh the minds of beer drinkers. A new keg of Carlton Draught is reportedly tapped every 46 seconds somewhere in