Online wine boutique Astro Vino is personalising wine-gifting by matching each bottle with the giftee’s astrological chart. Amid declining trust in institutions and a rising interest in astrology, the tailor-made offering will likely appeal to Gen Yers as they increasingly put their faith in the stars.

Alcohol consumption may be declining Down Under, but more than two-thirds of Aussies still consider a drink with mates to be a great national tradition. Can low- and no-alcohol beers provide an adequate substitute for booze? And what constitutes a beer-drinking experience without the beer?

An abundance of lackluster single-serving wine options inspired Dana Spaulding, the founder of Wander + Ivy, to produce luxe, premium versions. With young wine consumers cautious about splashing out on big bottles, the smaller containers allow for more casual experimentation.

Booming online sales and missed deliveries inspired the entrepreneurs behind Garçon Wines to redesign the classic glass wine bottle. But how did a traditional sector respond and what does the brand’s experience tell us about inspiring eco-friendly practices among consumers?