Tuesday, 19 May 2026  National reforms to Australia’s packaging regulations are urgently needed, as discussed at today’s Ministerial Roundtable, where industry leaders met to consider ongoing risks of global disruptions to the beverage manufacturing supply chain.   CEO of the Australian Beverages Council Ltd (ABCL) Geoff Parker reiterated the sector’s strong support for national reforms at the roundtable convened to discuss the ongoing challenges in the supply of plastic material into the country.   “Australia has the opportunity to […]

Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026  A landmark 28-year analysis of Australian non-alcoholic drink sales has revealed major shifts in what Australians are choosing to drink, with water and low- and no-sugar carbonated drinks now dominating the beverage aisle.  The research, conducted by FOODiQ Global and published in the peer-reviewed, scientific journal Nutrients, is the longest-running study of its kind globally. […]

Thursday, 16 April 2026  RETAILERS MUST SHARE BURDEN AMID RISING COST PRESSURES  The Australian Beverages Council Ltd (ABCL) is calling on retailers to work collaboratively with manufacturers to address escalating cost pressures exacerbated by the ongoing Middle East conflict.  The conflict has intensified an already challenging economic environment, making it crucial for costs and risks to be equitably distributed between suppliers and retailers.   CEO of the ABCL Geoff Parker revealed a recent survey of […]

Date: Friday, 27 March 2026  BEVERAGE INDUSTRY WELCOMES PROGRESS ON A NATIONAL CDS PORTAL BUT CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON PACKAGING REFORM  Australia’s non-alcoholic beverage manufacturers welcome progress on a national portal for container deposit schemes, a long-standing point of advocacy for our industry. The portal is a significant step towards reducing the administrative burden for beverage suppliers navigating the eight schemes operating in Australia and works towards […]

Date: Friday, 27 March 2026  ABS DATA CONFIRMS AUSTRALIANS ARE DRINKING LESS SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES  Australian Bureau of Statistics data reinforces a clear long-term trend: Australians are drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages  The latest ABS apparent consumption data shows a 6.6 per cent decline (2018/19 – 2023/24) in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, validated by the independent research commissioned by the non-alcoholic beverages industry.   CEO of the Australian Beverages Council Mr Geoff Parker said the evidence clearly shows a […]

Date: Thursday, 26 March 2026  The Australian Beverages Council Ltd (ABCL) has today released an independent scientific review confirming that groundwater abstraction operations by its Western Australian source operators are sustainable and use groundwater responsibly.  This landmark report, Responsible use of groundwater, was conducted by hydrologists and hydrogeologists at The University of Western Australia, providing an independent, evidence-based assessment of groundwater operations in the Perth region.   Key findings from the review […]