Australia’s love affair with Vegemite is well-documented – the iconic spread has topped everything from toast to pizza for nearly a century. In a quirky spin on the old Aussie favourite, Boost Juice is putting Vegemite in a smoothie, promising to take the national obsession to a whole new level.

Love it or hate it, Australia’s beloved Vegemite is returning home after 60 years. The yeasty spread, which was among the brands purchased by Bega Cheese from Mondelez in early 2017, is popular among Aussies, who believe it's essential to the bread and butter of culture Down Under.

Until 150 years ago, all beers were sour. Sydney’s The Grifter Brewing Co. is helping bring this acidic beverage back into the spotlight with a tangy pink lemonade beer and ‘Acid Drop’ ale that sell fast in Australia’s hot climate. So how did the ‘sour’ make its way into the pub? And is it here to stay?

Australia has long been seen as a nation of hard-drinking lager lovers, but the truth is more nuanced – and surprising. Aussies now drink less than at any point in the last 50 years, abstention is on the rise, and tastes have significantly changed too. But what’s behind these cultural shifts?