It addresses supply and demand imbalance, changing consumer behaviours and environmental shifts Wine Australia has released its five-year Strategic Plan 2025–30, outlining how it will support Australian grapegrowers, winemakers and exporters in navigating current pressures while building a more resilient, profitable and sustainable future. Shaped in direct response to the industry’s[Read More…]
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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…]
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…]
Yinchuan supports China’s wine industry in going global
Yinchuan now boasts the most concentrated wine grape production cluster in China The Fifth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo, alongside the 32nd Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, was held in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, contributing to the global dialogue of wine industries worldwide. [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 $15 million in-house facility dedicated to ‘low and no’ alcohol wine production in the Barossa Valley. The opening reaffirms TWE’s leadership in[Read More…]
Wine Australia launches unified push to boost local wine consumption
The initiative responds to data from the IWSR Australian Wine Landscapes Report 2024, which shows a declining number of domestic wine drinkers The Australian grape and wine sector is being called to rally behind an exciting new message that reframes how domestic consumers connect with Australian wine. The message is[Read More…]
New EcoVineyards guides empower Australian winegrowers
Developed under the national EcoVineyards program—funded by Wine Australia—the four best-practice management guides offer clear, step-by-step advice focused on three key areas: soil health, ground cover, and functional biodiversity Australia’s winegrape growers now have access to a suite of free, practical guides designed to encourage long-term, low-intervention vineyard management through[Read More…]
AWL forms Vinarchy new global wine company
Vinarchy is one of the world’s largest specialist wine companies, with more than AU$ 1.5 billion in annual net sales revenue Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL) – a consortium of international institutional investors – announces the creation of Vinarchy, a new global wine company and future industry leader. Vinarchy combines[Read More…]
From Vine to Vision: New Zealand Wine’s roadmap to net zero by 2050
Dr Edwin Massey, the General Manager of Sustainability at New Zealand Winegrowers As sustainability increasingly becomes a crucial aspect of global agriculture, the New Zealand wine industry is positioning itself as a leader in environmental stewardship and climate resilience. Dr Edwin Massey, the General Manager of Sustainability at New Zealand[Read More…]
