"The Alcohol industry is working positively and closely with FSANZ to implement energy labelling on its products to assist consumers make informed responsible choices. Any claim that the introduction of energy labelling is not supported by the alcohol industry is...
Today’s AIHW release continues to paint a responsible picture, with the long-term trend showing Australia’s drinking culture is increasingly one where moderation is the norm. Executive Director of Alcohol Beverages Australia, Adele Young, said today “The survey shows...
ABA welcomes the latest updates in the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Report shared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), which shows continued positive trends associated with Australians’ alcohol consumption. “Despite perceptions driven by...
Research undertaken by the Mayo Clinic investigates the joint associations of amounts of alcohol consumed and drinking habits with the risks of all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality. You can find the report here. The study, which observed a total of 316,627...
Alcohol Beverages Australia Chief Executive Andrew Wilsmore welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a $2.6m grant to explore the potential of blockchain technology to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the food and beverage sector. “This project...
The health-related research is in. Moderate beer consumption – for both men and women - can deliver a protective effect against cardiovascular disease. See the findings here. The review provided an assessment of beer-associated effects on cardiovascular and metabolic...
Alcohol Beverages Australia has joined the Australia New Zealand and Pacific Islands (ANZPAC) Plastics Pact to support its goal to meet newly announced national and regional 2025 plastic reduction targets. The ANZPAC Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) unites businesses,...
With the majority of Australians (83.2%[1]) drinking in moderation and within the guidelines, it should come as no surprise that this latest survey[2] shows their relationship with alcohol is a sensible one and largely devoid of harms. Alcohol Beverages Australia CEO...
Anti-alcohol activists continue to mislead by today presenting a survey suggesting more people in Victoria used alcohol treatment services during Covid says Alcohol Beverages Australia CEO Andrew Wilsmore. “Let’s allow facts, rather than vague opinions, apply when it...
In a submission to the draft National Preventive Health Strategy, Alcohol Beverages Australia has highlighted Australia’s maturing relationship with the use and consumption of alcohol where drinking in moderation is the new norm. CEO Andrew Wilsmore said it is time...
Peak industry body Alcohol Beverages Australia has welcomed a new Government initiative to remove red tape and speed up access to export grants, calling it a shot in the arm for Australia’s wine, beer and spirits producers. Commenting, ABA CEO Andrew Wilsmore said:...
Updated data today from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has confirmed Australians retain a mature and responsible relationship with their use of alcohol. Risky drinking rates are falling, consumption levels are declining, wine is increasingly...
“Alcohol Beverages Australia welcomes today’s release of the Food & Beverage National Manufacturing road map. The proposed funding and strategies will serve as a much-needed relief to our brewers, distillers, and winemakers, especially those in regional...
Millions of responsible Australians who have made no changes to their drinking habits have now been categorised as risky drinkers, not because they’re consuming more, but by a process captured by leading anti-alcohol activists. Drinking Guidelines from the National...
Increase exports by $5billion Compounding jobs growth Driving tourism traffic Environmental solutions Real red tape fixes Australia’s alcohol beverage industry has launched a 10-year growth plan with a range of strategies to drive jobs, exports, tourism, technology,...
Australian Bureau of Statistics data on retail sales of alcohol products during 2020 are not the full story, says Alcohol Beverages Australia CEO Andrew Wilsmore. “We need to remember the hurt that’s been suffered by pubs, clubs and restaurants and cafes – where a...
The foods we eat may have a direct impact on our cognitive acuity in our later years. This is the key finding of an Iowa State University research study spotlighted in an article published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. The study...
Peak industry body Alcohol Beverages Australia has expressed its disappointment at the release of the final guidelines by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommending Australians consume no more than 10 drinks a week. ABA CEO Andrew Wilsmore...
Despite the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) creating headlines with a recommendation to consume no more than 10 drinks a week to reduce your risk of harm from alcohol, new analysis has revealed Australian drinkers could consume up to 28 drinks a...
"The Alcohol industry is working positively and closely with FSANZ to implement energy labelling on its products to assist consumers make informed responsible choices. Any claim that the introduction of energy labelling is not supported by the alcohol industry is...
Today’s AIHW release continues to paint a responsible picture, with the long-term trend showing Australia’s drinking culture is increasingly one where moderation is the norm. Executive Director of Alcohol Beverages Australia, Adele Young, said today “The survey shows...
Today’s ABS release continues to paint a positive picture for Australian society, with the long term trend showing Australia’s drinking culture is increasingly one where moderation is the new norm. Risky drinking rates are falling for both men and women, and young...