Beverages
The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) is the leading peak body representing the non-alcoholic beverages…
Read MoreThe Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) is the leading peak body representing the non-alcoholic beverages industry, and the only dedicated sector representative of its kind in Australia.
The ABCL represents approximately 95 per cent of the non-alcoholic beverages industry’s production volume and our member companies are some of Australia’s largest drinks manufacturers. The ABCL also represents many micro, small and medium-sized companies across the country. Collectively, our members make a substantial $9+ billion contribution to the Australian economy each year and employ over 63,000 people across the nation. The industry also pays more than $1.2 billion in taxation per annum along its supply chain, and for every direct employee in the beverages manufacturing industry, there are 4.9 jobs required elsewhere in the economy to produce and retail beverages.
The ABCL strives to advance the industry as a whole, as well as successfully represent the range of beverages produced by members. These include carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, sports and electrolyte drinks, frozen drinks, bottled and packaged waters, fruit juice and fruit drinks, cordials, iced teas, ready-to-drink coffees, kombucha, flavoured milk products and flavoured plant milks.
Combination of carbonated water and flavouring, sweetened by sugar or a non-nutritive sweetener.
Is the category name for non-alcoholic beverages that do not contain naturally occuring or added sugar and typically have little energy (kilojoule) content.
Are functional non-alcoholic beverages designed for busy and active people who need a boost to get through the day.
Are beverages designed specifically for the rapid replacement of fluid, carbohydrates, and electrolytes before, during or after exercise.
Bottled and packaged waters can come in still, sparkling and flavoured varieties.
In Australia, 100% juice contains no added sugar or preservatives.
Flavoured milk originally consisted of cow’s milk combined with sugar, flavourings and colouring.
Ready to drink iced tea is a form of prepared tea. A number of iced teas are currently produced and sold in Australia.
These products offer the flavour and experience of an iced coffee, while at the same time providing convenience.
Is sold in a concentrated form to be mixed with water for consumption.
Members of the Australian Beverages Council are constantly innovating to offer consumers more choice.
The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) is the leading peak body representing the non-alcoholic beverages…
Read MoreCarbonated soft drinks (CSDs) are a combination of carbonated water and flavouring, sweetened by sugar…
Read MoreEnergy drinks are functional non-alcoholic beverages designed for busy and active people who need a…
Read MoreSports drinks are beverages designed specifically for the rapid supply of fluid, carbohydrates, and electrolytes…
Read MoreBottled and packaged waters can come in still, sparkling and flavoured varieties. Many consumers enjoy…
Read MoreIn Australia, 100% juice contains no added sugar or preservatives. Juice drinks, however, contain less…
Read MoreFlavoured milk originally consisted of cow's milk combined with sugar, flavourings and/or colouring. Today, this…
Read MoreThese products offer the flavour and experience of an iced coffee, while at the same…
Read MoreCordial is sold in a concentrated form to be mixed with water for consumption. Many…
Read MoreFermented or brewed soft drinks are an expanding category in the Australian beverages industry. Fermented…
Read MoreNo-sugar beverages (NSBs) is the category name for non-alcoholic beverages that do not contain naturally…
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