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A decade of sugar reduction

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  • Environmental Sustainability Roadmap to 2030

    ESR30 is a commitment made by each signatory to work towards meeting the targets both individually and collectively as an industry.

  • Sugar Reduction Pledge reaches conclusion

    The final Sugar Reduction Pledge report shows participating beverage companies reduced sugar across their portfolios by more than 20% over the life of the Pledge.

  • DrinkFacts

    From hydration and nutrition to packaging and sustainability, DrinkFacts helps you cut through the noise with clear, evidence-based information about non-alcoholic drinks in Australia

The Australian Beverages Council Ltd (ABCL) is the peak body representing the non-alcoholic beverage industry. Our members comprise of small, medium-sized and large companies.

For over 75 years, the ABCL has been the only dedicated advocate for this industry, representing approximately 95 per cent of the industry’s production volume.

Our members range from Australia’s largest drinks manufacturers to small and micro beverages companies whose drinks are enjoyed nationally as well as around the world. These beverages include carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, sports and electrolyte drinks, frozen drinks, bottled and packaged waters, 100 per cent juice and fruit drinks, cordials, iced teas, ready-to-drink coffees, kombuchas, flavoured milk products and plant milks.

The non-alcoholic beverages industry contributes more than $10.4 billion to Australia’s GDP, employing more than 70,000 FTEs across the country. This includes jobs across the supply chain from beverage manufacturing to transport and logistics and retail and grocery.

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The Drinks Business

DrinkFacts Relaunches with Evidence-Based Information on Beverages, Nutrition and Recycling

Geoff Parker - Chief Executive Officer

The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) today announced the relaunch of DrinkFacts, the consumer information platform designed to provide Australians with clear, evidence-based information about non-alcoholic beverages, providing insights into nutrition, ingredients, sustainability and industry initiatives.

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Peak industry body representing the $10.4+ billion non-alcoholic beverages industry.

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  • 95%

    of the industry’s volume

  • $10.4+

    billion contribution to economy each year

  • 70k+

    full-time jobs across Australia

Latest News

  • DrinkFacts Relaunches with Evidence-Based Information on Beverages, Nutrition and Recycling 9 June 2026

    Tuesday, 9 June 2026  The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) today announced the relaunch of DrinkFacts, the consumer information platform designed to provide Australians with clear, evidence-based information about non-alcoholic beverages providing insights into nutrition, ingredients, sustainability and industry initiatives.  The refreshed website delivers accessible, science-based content to help consumers better understand the beverages they enjoy and make informed choices that suit their individual lifestyles and […]

  • Food For Thought - A Welcome Response 26 February 2025

    Date: 26 February 2025 Following an inquiry into Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Australia, the Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) welcomes the release of the Food for Thought committee report. This report accurately acknowledges the high-quality food and beverage offering in Australia, while also recognising the challenges facing our industry.   The ABCL particularly welcomes the […]

  • Industry Supports South Australian Government’s Action On Non-Compliant Energy Drinks 26 July 2024

    For immediate release Date: 23 July 2024 SYDNEY: The Australian Beverages Council, Australian Association of Convenience Stores and National Retail Association commend the South Australian Government for its action to remove non-compliant energy drinks from retail shelves across the state. Australia has some of the strictest regulations around energy drinks in the world, regulated by […]