The ABCL has provided a response to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on its Preliminary Position Paper for the Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) review. FSANZ’s review assesses whether the current NIP format continues to meet its intended purpose, drawing on new consumer research, insights from its Consumer Insights Tracker, and extensive engagement with stakeholders […]

Date: 18 September 2025 Statement attributable to Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) continues to support targeted, effective policies that address the growing rates of non-communicable disease (NCDs) in Australia. Internationally, the United Nations has repeatedly considered and rejected taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages due to […]

The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL), representing the non-alcoholic beverages industry, provided a submission to the Northern Territory Legislative Scrutiny Committee on the review of Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) expansion. The ABCL welcomes the inclusion of wine, spirits, and larger volume containers and recognises the environmental and circular economy benefits of this expansion. The submission […]

Date: 5 September 2025 Statement attributable to Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL), representing the nation’s dynamic non-alcoholic drinks industry, welcomes the ABS’ release of Sweetened Beverages consumption data as part of the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2023, which shows a significant decline in […]

ABCL Responds to Calls for 20c Container Refund The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has strongly rejected recent calls to double the refund amount under the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), highlighting the negative impact such a move would have on Australians and its limited benefit to recycling outcomes. Date: 6 August 2025 Statement attributable to […]

ABCL Responds to Questions About Vitamin B6 in Energy Drinks The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has responded to recent media interest regarding the use of vitamin B6 in energy drinks, reaffirming its members’ commitment to strict compliance with food safety regulations. Date: 30 July 2025 Statement attributable to Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian […]