The UAE was chosen as the company’s first step toward global expansion, drawn by the nation’s ambitious sustainability agenda, strong food security framework The UAE’s ongoing drive toward food security and sustainability is set to gain fresh momentum with the entry of núaFEEDs, a pioneering Australian agri-tech company. Having finalised[Read More…]
Australia
AFGC appoints Bernie Brookes AM as Chair
He is currently Chair of Direct Group (Innovations and TVSN), and Renuon Renewable Energy and has previously sat on the Boards of First Unity, Salvation Army Australia and Funtastic The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) announced the appointment of Bernie Brookes AM as Chair of its Board. Brookes brings[Read More…]
A toast to transformation: Vinarchy’s roadmap to wine industry leadership
Sean Cunial, Regional Managing Director for Asia at Vinarchy In a significant development for the global wine industry, Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard have merged their wine assets to create Vinarchy. This bold new venture unites iconic brands such as Hardys, Campo Viejo, and Jacob’s Creek under a single identity.[Read More…]
Australia’s wine grape industry bounces back with $1 Bn milestone
The horticulture industry achieved a record local value of $18.0 billion in 2023-24, an increase of $721 million from the previous year Australia’s wine grape production has significantly increased, adding $24.2 million to lift the total value to $1.0 billion. Crush volumes rose by 112,000 tonnes, reaching a total of[Read More…]
Strategic alliance set to accelerate Arla’s growth in ANZ performance nutrition market
Alexander Leufgen, Head of Asia-Pacific at Arla Foods Ingredients Arla Foods Ingredients is aiming to enhance its presence in the rapidly evolving performance nutrition market of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands by partnering with Alchemy Agencies, a leading distributor of food and beverage ingredients in the region. This[Read More…]
Australia approves cultivated Japanese quail
The approved product, cultivated Japanese quail, is developed by Sydney-based startup Vow under its premium brand Forged In a landmark decision set to redefine the future of food, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has granted its first-ever approval for a cultivated meat product, marking a historic moment for the[Read More…]
Vinarchy to establish two winemaking hubs in South Australia
Vinarchy will invest $30 million into its Rowland Flat site, establishing it as a centre of excellence for premium and sparkling wine As part of its long-term growth plans, Vinarchy announced its intention to begin a 12-month transition to realign and strengthen its Australian operational footprint. This includes establishing two[Read More…]
Japanese trade professionals explore Australian wine regions
The guests embarked on a tour of Sydney, Hunter Valley, Melbourne and Yarra Valley Wine Australia recently hosted a successful inbound visit by five Japanese on-premise professionals as part of its ongoing efforts to grow the profile of Australian wine in Japan. The guests were the top-performing participants from the[Read More…]
Treasury Wine Estates unveils state-of-the-art winemaking facility in South Australia
The facility is producing the next generation of low and no alcohol wines for iconic brands in TWE’s global portfolio Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) officially opened a new $15 million in-house facility dedicated to ‘low and no’ alcohol wine production in the Barossa Valley. The opening reaffirms TWE’s leadership in[Read More…]
Wine Australia launches unified push to boost local wine consumption
The initiative responds to data from the IWSR Australian Wine Landscapes Report 2024, which shows a declining number of domestic wine drinkers The Australian grape and wine sector is being called to rally behind an exciting new message that reframes how domestic consumers connect with Australian wine. The message is[Read More…]
