This expansion will allow Beerfarm to supply its beers throughout the East Coast and increase overall production by 30 per cent Independent craft brewery Beerfarm from Western Australia is set to begin work on a new brewery and taphouse in Glenworth Valley, located on the NSW Central Coast. This expansion[Read More…]
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Australian wine sector sees signs of adjustment, but red stocks remain high
Australian Wine Production, Sales and Inventory Report 2023-24 Total sales of Australian wine exceeded production for the second year in a row, following successive small vintages, according to the Australian Wine Production, Sales and Inventory Report 2024 released by Wine Australia. Wine production was just over 1 billion litres (116[Read More…]
Australians’ favourite herbs and spices: survey insight
A survey of 400 participants identified basil as the most consumed herb over the past year, followed by pepper and garlic Herbs and spices have been a cornerstone of culinary traditions for centuries, enhancing the flavour, aroma, and appearance of dishes while offering notable health benefits. Their antioxidant properties help[Read More…]
Coca-Cola to acquire alcohol ready-to-drink brand in Australia
The current owners of Billson’s, Nathan and Felicity Cowan, will continue to produce their well-known cordial, soda, and beer range under a new brand name The Coca-Cola Company announced that it has agreed to acquire Billson’s, an Australia-based brand of alcohol ready-to-drink products that include local market leaders Vodka with[Read More…]
Half a billion dollars worth of wine exports to China from South Australia
Wine exports from South Australia to all markets exceeded $1.7 billion, marking a 38 per cent increase compared to the previous year South Australian exporters sold $558 million worth of wine to China in the 12 months leading up to October, with over 99 per cent of those sales occurring[Read More…]
Australia’s Fresh Produce Group partners with Macquarie Asset Management
MAM’s Agriculture platform has extensive experience in establishing and investing in, leading Australian agribusinesses Fresh Produce Group (FPG) announced an important milestone in its more than 30-year history, with the successful completion of a majority investment by Australian agriculture investment manager, Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) on behalf of its managed[Read More…]
Australia’s red meat exports set for record high in 2024–25
This achievement is closely tied to the improved trade relationship with China, following the removal of suspensions on Australian meat processing establishments, which has significantly boosted exports to the region Australia’s red meat exports are projected to reach record levels in 2024–25, according to the latest data from the Australian[Read More…]
Witsbb launches Elderberry Yeast β-glucan drink
The Elderberry Yeast β-glucan drink adheres to Witsbb’s pioneering “allergy-free” formula and is enhanced with a new generation of high-standard immune formulas Australia-based, Witsbb, a pioneer in “allergy-free” nutrition, has launched its latest product – the Elderberry Yeast β-glucan drink. As an immune-boosting nutritional product specifically developed for children aged 6[Read More…]
IFPA ANZ appoints Belinda Wilson as Managing Director
Wilson has a diverse background with extensive experience across various industries, including the legal profession, membership associations, Australia’s seafood sector The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has appointed Belinda Wilson as its new Managing Director, effective January 6, 2025, following the recent resignation of Ben[Read More…]
Duncan Makeig elected new Foodbank Australia chair
Makeig brings a wealth of experience in legal and corporate governance from his 30-year management career working across various senior leadership positions in Australia and the United States Duncan Makeig, the former Managing Director of Lion Asia Dairy, has been elected unopposed as the Chair of the Board for Foodbank[Read More…]
