A Guide to the Alcohol Industry This document is a guide to the alcohol industry in Australia and how it fits into the global alcohol industry. It outlines the major alcohol companies and the products they produce, own, distribute or market. The information has been collated and summarised from a wide range of sources including alcohol company websites and annual reports. Due to the constantly changing nature of the industry, this document should be taken as a guide only. The information is accurate to the best of our knowledge and we welcome any comments or feedback. We will endeavour to regularly update the information. Abbreviations used: RTD: Ready-To-Drink. Alternative names include alcopops or pre-mixed drinks. RTS: Ready-To-Serve. Last update: 25 July 2012 Compiled by the McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth. Please direct comments or feedback to
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