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BUNDY: BACK IN THE GAME

Posted on March 17th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Sunshine state legend Bundaberg Rum has announced the continuation of its partnership with the NRL, pairing two Aussie icons to enhance ‘game day’ for fans and venues. The acclaimed rum, popularly known as Bundy, has been a sponsor of the

BUNDY OFFERING A WEDDING PARTY FOR FANS

Posted on February 24th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Diageo and Aussie legend Bundaberg Distillery have launched another devotee marketing promotion with a twist, offering one rum-lovin’ couple facilities and cash to put on their wedding ‘ceRUMony’. The prize, for the newly married couple and 40 guests, will see

DIAGEO SNAPS UP COFFEE LIQUEUR CONNOISSEURS MR BLACK

Posted on September 30th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Diageo has swooped on another skyrocketing start-up, acquiring Australian coffee-based spirits brand Mr Black, to meet the consumer demand for crafted cocktails. Mr Black was launched in 2013 in the NSW Central Coast by designer Tom Baker and award-winning distiller

ALH FREEHOLD ON THE BLOCK

Posted on September 30th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
A private investor has listed blue-chip investment the Crown Inn, on a long lease to Australia’s largest publican, ALH Group.   Located in the Adelaide suburb of Old Reynella, the Crown occupies a commanding 6,550sqm site in the heart of

BUNDY SAYS ‘DON’T FORGET YOUR LOCAL’

Posted on October 25th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Helping Aussies and pubs into summer, Diageo and Bundy are both innovating and suggesting “Don’t Forget Your Local”.   The latest instalment of Bundaberg Rum’s $11.5 million Raising the Bar program to help licensed venues recover from COVID-19 is a

TRAINING ‘RAISING THE BAR’ TO ATTRACT HOSPITALITY STAFF

Posted on October 20th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Tackling aspects of Australia’s hospitality staff shortage, new initiatives from Diageo and Barcats bring some hope for beleaguered employers. In 2020, Diageo Australia pledged $11.5 million to the Down Under instalment of its ‘Raising the Bar’ initiative to support venues,

SMIRNOFF FUELS SELTZER DEMAND WITH MANGO

Posted on March 24th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Smirnoff is riding the global Seltzer wave, now adding Mango to its mix of healthier options. The new Smirnoff Seltzer Mango boasts the appeal of having no sugar, low calories and being gluten-free, with a fresh, fruity taste. Smirnoff is

PATRON CONFIDENCE RETURNING

Posted on January 27th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A broad national survey this month brings welcome news to hospitality businesses, finding a major increase in patron confidence about returning to venues. Two thirds of Australians (67pc) reported they think about the consequences of COVID-19 if they go to

JOHNNIE MARKS 200 YEARS WITH LIMITED RELEASE AND DOCUMENTARY

Posted on December 16th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Johnnie Walker – the world’s most recognised Scotch – is celebrating 200 years, spawning a limited-edition varietal and documentary by acclaimed independent film makers. The iconic Scotch whisky began in Kilmarnock, Scotland, in 1820, in a small grocery shop run

FREE TRAINING TO GET JOB SEEKERS INTO HOSPO

Posted on December 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
As the hotel and foodservice industries continue to feel the effects of staff shortages, a new survey finds most high school students are eager to get straight into work and over two thirds are looking at hospitality. The research found