The Australian Beverages Council Ltd (ABCL) is the peak body representing the non-alcoholic beverage industry.

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, through 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, retail and grocery.

The ABCL provides industry’s perspective on numerous issues including marketing and advertising regulations, labelling reviews, dietary guidelines, consumer choice, environment management and sustainability, container deposit schemes, health and nutrition information, water resources, ingredients, taxation and much more.

Our collective voice always reflects logical, evidence-based science and our organisation frequently addresses broad issues affecting the non-alcoholic beverages industry and its suppliers.

Our Services

The ABCL has strong expertise in Technical Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability and Public Affairs.

We provide members with up-to-date information on developing issues, technical and regulatory matters, and operational opportunities. These services are designed to be relevant and beneficial to a diverse membership, regardless of size, resources, geographic footprint or reach.

Members have access to a broad range of resources including data, industry and academic reports, research, manuals and publications as well as a range of public affairs materials.