Alcohol Beverages Australia welcomes the signing of the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom. Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wilsmore said “the finalisation of the Australia-UK Free trade deal brings considerable benefits to drinks producers...
Alcohol Beverages Australia, and the industry more broadly, are very supportive of reducing the harmful impacts of drinking. These latest cost estimates show that some of the figures reflect the impacts of alcohol from years and perhaps decades of misuse, offsetting...
CEO of Alcohol Beverages Australia, Mr Andrew Wilsmore, said “The good news for Australians is that there will still be plenty of drinks to choose from when they visit their local bottleshop, pub, club or restaurant this festive season. “Some products, however, may...
Alcohol Beverages Australia has elected a new Executive Committee at its Annual General Meeting hosted on November 30 in Sydney. Mr Greg Holland, CEO of Spirits & Cocktails Australia has been elected as the new ABA Chair; with Mr Tony Battaglene, CEO of Australian...
Despite alarmist statements from anti-alcohol activists who tried to equate an increase in retail sales while hospitality venues were closed to concerns about Aussies drinking to excess, the latest wastewater analysis has shown that alcohol consumption during the...
67% of adults surveyed in Australia said the closure of cafés, bars, and restaurants negatively impacted the social and mental wellbeing of the general population 45% agreed that their own social and mental wellbeing had been negatively affected 62% of adults had a...
Today, Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) supports the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) on the launch of its new global standards pledge for influencer marketing. The world’s leading global beer, wine and spirits producers have partnered with 13...
Alcohol Beverages Australia CEO, Andrew Wilsmore has responded today to new research[1] released by the Cancer Council. “Australian consumers are increasingly searching for products that align to their environmental, health, or social values. Our industry has...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Australia’s leading winemakers, brewers, distillers and the people who sell and serve their drinks are urging Australians to experience the best they have to offer as part of the nation’s Christmas and New Year celebrations. Alcohol Beverages Australia CEO...
University of NSW has belled the cat on claims Australians have been consuming alcohol to excess during the pandemic restrictions, by finding two thirds of people either decreased or made no change to their drinking habits. The research can calm the hysteria of those...
Statement by Andrew Wilsmore, CEO, Alcohol Beverages Australia ___ “Finally, Australia is seeing some long-awaited reform in the hospitality sector, more than 20 years after COAG recommended States and Territories achieve a nationally recognised Responsible Service of...
"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...