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Good news for beer lovers - did you know that Western Australia accounts for 43 percent of Guinness Beer consumption across Australia? (for on tap point sales). It's an amazing story shared by Danny Connolly the WA Field Sales Director from Lion who popped into the studio for our latest episode of our popular podcast series Packaged.

Danny also tells us why the iconic Swan Draught logo has re-appeared on the Swan River after a 20-year hiatus.

All that and more on the best liquor podcast across Australia!

What’s the most popular beer under the Carlton United Breweries  (C-U-B) banner? And what iconic retro brand is planning on making a comeback in the lead up to summer?

On the latest edition of  “Packaged” we reveal all as we chat to CUB’s WA State Manager Danny Savage who talks about some new structural changes under the One Asahi banner and how they will benefit customers across the board.

As Danny explains the role has changed for him in the last six years since coming to Perth, and sheds light on why the changes have taken place.

It’s another inspiring episode on Australia’s best podcast on all things liquor so click on the audio below and tune in!

In the latest episode of our podcast series "Packaged" we uncover a range of free and low cost services available to small business owners.

Did you know you can get advice around tenancy agreements and dispute resolution services courtesy of the Small Business Development Corporation.

The SBDC also offers a range of services whether you're a sole trader or small business starting out or looking to make changes.

Listen to our latest show now to uncover how you can access the services to the SBDC.

More than three billion containers have been saved from landfill but the monumental task of ensuring 85 percent of recyclable containers gets to a refund point and is prevented from being buried in landfill continues.

In the latest episode of our popular podcast series PACKAGED we catch up with Containers for Change CEO Tim Cusack who details the new collect service that saves you from walking out your front door.

Tune in to listen how it works and how you can still make a few dollars while doing your bit to protect the environment.

The Liquor Stores Association of WA and Aviso WA Insurance Brokers have joined forces to offer industry members better value for independent store owners.

Aviso WA is spearheaded by father and son team Rick and Justin Purslowe.

Rick has been in the business for more than 40 years and has recently passed the baton onto young Justin who took out the young insurance broker of the year in 2023.

Justin says customer service is always key to good business.

“It’s about client relationships and making sure we get to know the customer and their needs.

“We recently did some work for a liquor store owner and we managed to save them $5000.00 off their annual premium, so they were happy and we were happy to be able generate a benefit for them”.

Aviso WA are a key partner to this year’s Members Forum and Sundowner on the Swan on March 14 at the Perth Flying Squadron Yacht club.

It promises to be an important event to enable members to have their say and to help shape policy on the future of the packaged liquor industry.

Members are entitled to two FREE tickets and can register their interest at [email protected]

To listen to the full podcast with Justin and Rick Purslowe click on the link below.

What started out as a passion for gin amongst five friends has now turned into a serious new player in the market.

In the latest edition of our popular podcast series PACKAGED, we chat to Charlie and Regan Maas, co-founders of Papa Salt.

The story starts when Regan met Australia’s own Hollywood star Margot Robbie on a film set nearly 10 years ago, and the rest as they say, is history.

Tune into the episode and find out why Papa Salt is the drink of choice for Summer 2024!

It’s another exciting edition of the best podcast on all things liquor.

On the latest episode of PACKAGED we delve deep into the roots of popular outlet Copper and Oak which this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary and can also lay claim to the WA Employee of the Year in Guy Southern.

Guy has been working in the FMCG space for 25 years and it’s no surprise he won the accolade at the LSA’s Liquor Industry awards in October.

Guy and Copper and Oak founder Jose Pestana joined Peter Kapsanis on the show.

On the latest episode of our popular podcast series Packaged we chat to Dunsborough Cellars owner Geoff Davies.

The store not only scooped the country liquor store of the year but also the WA store of the year at our recent LSA Liquor Industry Awards.

As you’ll hear from Geoff, Dunsborough Cellars has made significant inroads in a short space of time providing a vital service when it comes to offering local produce.

Click on the link and find out what made this store the best of the best for 2023!

On the latest edition of our popular podcast series PACKAGED we chat to Ben Harris from the Shop, Distributive and Employees Association (SDA) about its campaign to toughen penalties for offenders who assault retail workers.

Mr Harris (pictured below) says since during and post COVID, offences against retail staff have increased and the legislation needs to be bolstered to bring WA in line with other states in the country.

As you’ll hear, liquor store staff (just like other retail workers) are constantly in the firing line.

He says the cost of living and other economic pressures are adding to the cascade of violence on workers, which is why they need to be better protected.

Click on the link to tune in to the best podcast on all things liquor, now.

Danny Connolly is the new face for Lion in Western Australia and has literally hit the ground running.

After a nine year absence from his home town of Perth, Danny shares his passion for the industry, talks about juggling family life and how a backpacking trip turned to a career in liquor and hospitality.

All this and more on the best podcast on all things liquor!