After 20 years in the cider business, Tony Thorogood and his wife Susan have decided to call it a day and have put their Thorogoods cider business up for sale.
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Tassie wine industry has room to grow, says wine academic
Wine marketing academic Dr Ruth Fleuchaus from Heilbronn University in Germany says that the Tasmanian wine industry has the potential to grow should it conform to the current trend towards cool climate, low alcohol wines.
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Heineken launches new packaging design
Global beer brand Heineken have launched a new contemporary packaging design across its consumer six pack, and 24 pack varieties.
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Australian Brewery announces ‘canbassador’ competition winner
The Australian Brewery has announced the winner of its ‘Canbassador’ video and photography competition.
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Small brands, big impact: why craft beer is top of the hops
The brewing industries in many countries are undergoing dramatic changes, with increasing numbers of craft breweries challenging the traditional volume-based business model of major corporations.
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SA food and wine receives a boost
The South Australian state government has provided premium food and wine projects with a boost in the latest state budget.
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Treasury Wine Estates appoints Tony Reeves as new CFO
Treasury Wine Estates Limited (TWE) has announced the appointment of Tony Reeves as the companies new Chief Financial Officer.
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The rise of Australia as a wine nation
Not only are we drinking less overall, but beer no longer dominates the contents of the national glass. Consumption trends now show that wine may soon be our drink of choice.
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New growler system capitalises on craft beer growth
Hoshizaki Lancer is introducing a new growler system to Australia, allowing craft beer lovers to take home small quantities of keg beer to enjoy whenever they please.
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Wins & woes in food manufacturing: Part three
There are obvious pros and cons to manufacturing wine on a small island off the coast of SA, but Yale Norris, general manager of Islander Estate Vineyards, says he wouldn't change a thing if he had his time again.
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Coles to trial warehouse style store format
Coles are now trialling a range of new store formats in an effort to boost sales for its underperforming liquor chains comprising of 1st Choice, Liquorland and Vintage Cellars.
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The five bottlenecks in Australia’s wine industry
IBISWorld has released its Wine Manufacturing in Australia 2012-13 report, and lists five key inhibitors to growth and success in the industry.
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Panfaids or Penfolds? Wine counterfeiting in China on the rise
Australian producers including the iconic Penfolds brand and smaller boutique winemakers such as Henschke have fallen victim to the Chinese counterfeit market.
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Winery recycles to build green cellar door
An ACT winery has used repurposed materials as the basis for a new sustainably-built cellar door.
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Hunter Valley Wine Industry Award winners announced
The Hunter Valley Legends and Wine Industry Awards were held last night at Cypress Lakes Resort which recognised outstanding achievements within the industry.
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Winners announced for 2013 Australian International Beer Awards
Winners of the Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) were announced last night as the AIBA celebrated its 21st year in recognising premium beer and brewing excellence.
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Cider consumption tipped to double
Australia’s recent love for cider does not appear to be a passing phase with consumption predicted to double within the coming years.
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Wine group’s expansion could create 100 new jobs
The McWilliams group has received approval for the $53 m expansion of its Hanwood winery.
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CSIRO research hopes to counteract winter drought for grape growers
The CSIRO along with the South Australian Research and Development Institute will be conducting research to determine whether the use of sprinklers can counteract winter drought.
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Craft beer producers call for government help
The Australian Real Craft Beer Association is asking for support in the upcoming budget to help create new jobs and make small brewers export-ready.
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