The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced the 234 winners of the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2026, selected from a total of 481 entries submitted by companies across 36 countries.Japan led the field with 24 winning entries, followed by Austria with 21 awards. China and Germany each Read More

Wine Industry Services (WIS), a long-established machinery supplier and service agent for wine and beverage producers across Australia and New Zealand, is supporting manufacturers as they move from manual operations to automated bottling, labelling and packaging solutions. Its customer base spans wi Read More

The World Whiskies Awards has announced the winners of its Scotland round, officially opening the 2026 awards season.The results were revealed on 4 December 2025 at Edinburgh’s historic Signet Library, where leading figures from Scotland’s whisky industry gathered to celebrate excellence in whisky m Read More

As the nights draw in and temperatures drop, it’s the perfect time to bring seasonal flair to your whisky cocktails. From forest-inspired ingredients to spicy riffs on classics and the rise of umami flavours, autumn offers endless opportunities to refresh your drinks at home.1. Embrace Forest Flavou Read More

Two leading names in Australian wine — Coles Liquor and Wirra Wirra — have joined the Sustainable Wine Roundtable’s (SWR) Bottle Weight Accord, reinforcing their commitment to packaging sustainability and carbon reduction.Marking its second anniversary this month, the Bottle Weight Accord (BWA) is a Read More

Whisky lovers, mark your calendars — Whisky Live & Fine Spirits London is set to return on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March 2026, bringing two unforgettable days of tasting, learning, and celebration to The Fireworks Factory at Woolwich Works, London.Tickets are now on sale Read More