Vintage 2024 follows a 23-year low crush in 2023 and, despite the growth, this year’s crush is still well below the 10-year average of 1.73 million tonnes The Australian winegrape crush increased year-on-year by 9 per cent in 2024 to an estimated 1.43 million tonnes according to the National Vintage Report[Read More…]
Beverages
Jayson Woodbridge acquires Madrigal Winery facility
This acquisition marks the third significant expansion in the last four years for Fortunate Son Wines Jayson Woodbridge, founder and owner of Hundred Acre Wine Group, has acquired Napa Valley’s historic Madrigal Winery. The vineyard and winery will serve Fortunate Son Wines, the newest wine project from the critically acclaimed winemaker. This acquisition marks the third[Read More…]
Chobani launches first-ever shelf-stable low-fat dairy milk
Chobani will make an average of 145,000 pounds of nutrient-rich dairy available monthly Chobani, LLC, a next-generation food and beverage company originally known for its high-quality Greek Yogurt, launched its first-ever shelf-stable low-fat dairy milk, Chobani Super Milk. This latest product innovation is nutrient-rich and is made specifically to be donated[Read More…]
Swiss dairy group Emmi to acquire Mademoiselle Desserts
This move will enhance Emmi’s dessert portfolio with French-inspired desserts that are widely available in bakery departments and the catering sector, creating a comprehensive range with high innovation potential The Emmi Group has entered into a put option agreement to acquire the leading French group Mademoiselle Desserts. Mademoiselle Desserts specialises[Read More…]
Vietnam’s Vinamilk announces third carbon-neutral facility
Achieved 3 carbon neutral units within less than a year of announcing the action plan Vinamilk Pathways to Dairy Net Zero 2050 Vinamilk, Vietnam’s leading dairy company, announced that its Vietnam Beverage Factory has attained international certification for Carbon Neutrality (PAS 2060:2014) from the British Standards Institute (BSI). Achieved 3 Carbon Neutral Units within[Read More…]
Suntory to Open The PREMIUM MALT’S HOUSE around the World
Flagship beer bar to offer Kami-Awa experiences over two months Suntory Spirits, a global leading beverage company with iconic brands such as Japanese whiskies Yamazaki, Hibiki and Hakushu, will open its flagship beer bar The PREMIUM MALT’S HOUSE across selected cities around the world over two months starting in July.[Read More…]
Japan’s Kirin revamps flavour and packaging
In this renewal, the ingredients have been revised to improve the refreshing feeling and satisfying taste Japan’s Kirin Brewery Company, Limited (President and CEO: Hideki Horiguchi) has revamped the flavour and packaging of its non-alcoholic beer-flavoured beverage, Kirin Greens Free, and will gradually switch over to the new beverage nationwide[Read More…]
Danish dairy expertise drives green initiative in Bangladesh
Partners include Arla Foods, PRAN Dairy, Solidaridad Network Asia, IDRN-Bangladesh Agricultural University, SEGES Innovation, and The Danish Agriculture & Food Council Danida Green Business Partnership under the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds an innovative dairy project in Bangladesh titled “Green Dairy Partnership in Bangladesh – creating a Sustainable and[Read More…]
Wine Australia introduces educational tool
The aim is to provide budding viticulturists, winemakers, innovators, agtech specialists, marketers, cellar door managers and more with a hands-on opportunity to hear directly from those with grape and wine sector expertise, nurturing their career interests Wine Australia has launched a transformational asset for students, teachers, and primary and high[Read More…]
Whiskey House of Kentucky begins production
Most advanced distillery in the United States commences operations on schedule Whiskey House of Kentucky (Whiskey House), the newest and most advanced distillery in the United States, announced operations officially began yesterday, as initially projected. Located on a 176-acre campus in the T.J. Patterson Elizabethtown Hardin County Industrial Park, Whiskey House is the most sophisticated, technically[Read More…]
