New $60m line at Australia’s biggest brewery as beer lovers switch to cans
Asahi Beverages has unveiled a new $60m canning line at Australia’s biggest brewery at Yatala, Queensland to meet the growing demand for cans over stubbies.
Up to 400 million cans of Australia’s best beers will roll off the new line each year, including Great Northern, Victoria Bitter and Carlton Dry.
‘The Great Shout’ backs flooded Queensland communities
Queenslanders are being urged to raise a glass and much-needed funds for one of the state’s worst flood disasters.
Great Northern launched The Great Shout. It will see the brewer partner with around 200 Queensland pubs and clubs to help flood victims in the state’s centre and west by raising at least $200,000, with expectations of more.
Asahi Beverages announces executive changes
Asahi Beverages is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Parsons as Chief Commercial Officer, commencing on 1 April 2025.
This is a new role at Asahi Beverages, with the Chief Commercial Officer to have responsibility for the Group’s commercial and sales functions across Australia and New Zealand, covering alcohol and non-alcohol. Nigel will continue to report to Group CEO Amanda Sellers.
The Australian Turf Club and Asahi Beverages off to the races with new partnership
Australia’s leading beverages company Asahi Beverages has entered a landmark new partnership with the Australian Turf Club.
Under a multi-year deal, the partnership will see punters cheer on a winner at some of Australia’s best race days, such as The TAB Everest and TAB Golden Slipper, while enjoying alcohol beverages including Asahi Super Dry, Balter, 4Pines, Vodka Cruiser and popular mid-strength offerings such as Great Northern Super Crisp. In a separate but related deal, race-goers will also be able to enjoy beverages from Asahi’s non-alcohol range including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Cool Ridge water and much more.
