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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 […]

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Calls for a soft drink tax misguided and missing the mark

10 April 2024

For immediate release Date: 10 April 2024 SYDNEY: The Australian Beverages Council – the peak body for the non-alcoholic drinks industry in the country, has today rejected a call for a tax on soft drinks, labelling it a misguided measure that misses the mark and will only hit hardest those households that can least afford […]

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Statement: Sweetened beverages study

7 March 2024

The Australian Beverages Council notes the recent journal reporting of a study alleging a link between sweetened beverages and atrial fibrillation. Our Members’ beverages are subject to extensive Australian and international standards that ensure they are safe to consume – the authors of this study acknowledge that their research does not confirm otherwise. Low- and […]

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Environmental Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 open for business

26 February 2024

The ABCL is proud to announce that the Environmental Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 (ESR30) program is open for member intake. ESR30 has been developed to assist members of all sizes measure their environmental impact, learn how to enact sustainable changes and communicate these wins with confidence. This commitment is centred around five focus areas, emissions, […]

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Like coffee, energy drinks not suitable for children.

16 January 2024

The Australian Beverages Council’s CEO, Geoff Parker, representing the local energy drinks industry, responds to recent media coverage about the impacts of energy drinks on children. Like coffee, energy drinks are not recommended for children or people sensitive to caffeine and there is a clear statement on the can advising the same. When older teenagers […]

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Australian Beverages Council Applauds Queensland Milestone of Seven Billion Drinks Containers Recovered for Recycling

11 September 2023

For immediate release Date: 11 September 2023 SYDNEY – The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) is delighted to see the continued momentum of Containers for Change, the state’s container refund scheme (CRS), surpassing seven billion drink containers in a second key milestone this year. “We are delighted to see that the winter months did not […]

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