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World leaders in sustainability

Friday 05 December 2008

New Zealand's food and beverage industry has been creating a climate change of its own, setting a greening benchmark for the world.


Indonesia - consumer preferences offer increased opportunity

Friday 05 December 2008

Sophisticated middle class consumers in the Asian region generally see consumption of Western-style foods as a mark of affluence, and our immediate northern neighbour is no different.


Survey opens the door to China for winemakers

Friday 05 December 2008

A new survey has revealed what Chinese drinkers like about Australian red wine, giving Australia's wine sector key information to target the emerging superpower's growing market.


EU, Aust toast new wine deal

Wednesday 03 December 2008

The European Union and Australia signed an agreement this week that will protect such European names as "Champagne" in Australia while further opening European markets to wines from Down Under.


Critical promotion for Aussie wines

Wednesday 03 December 2008

Australian wine critic, James Halliday, will visit Taipei from 9 to 12 December to promote premium Australian wines in Taiwan and China.


Correction

Thursday 13 November 2008

On 12 Novemer, 2008, www.foodmag.com.au published the article “Cask wine’s running on empty” without the consent of the copyright owner, Australian Food News.


Innovation in Australia - changes affront

Monday 10 November 2008

The FMCG industry is innovating at a rapid pace, with new products and processes regularly being developed, as Australian business tries its best to remain internationally competitive.


Singapore wine opportunities

Friday 04 July 2008

A recent review of liquor duties has led to changes in Singapore’s alcohol taxes, creating extra opportunities for low alcohol wine exports.


Quenching russia's thirst - A taste of trade to come

Friday 09 May 2008

The Russian wine market remains, largely due to the lack of hard data and the age old stereotype of Russians drinking nothing but vodka, a curiosity to many observers. Stereotypes aside, though, the Australian wine industry is finding new customers for quality wines in Russia, with the value of


300% beer tax increase

Thursday 08 May 2008

The Rudd government is set to levy a higher tax on beer and wine.


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