The winners of one of Australia’s most significant regional wine shows, the McLaren Vale Wine Show, have been announced. From over 600 entries, the Penny’s Hill 2023 Single Vineyard Grenache came out on top.

Austrade has signed a strategic partnership with Australia’s national centre for Asia capability, Asialink Business, to develop opportunities for Australian businesses to enter and succeed in Asian markets.

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has conducted successful breeding trials for a new white-flesh fish variety, which has potential to add more than $1 billion to the economy.

The Australian Institute of Packaging's seventh State of Industry webinar focused on the future of soft plastics recycling in Australia, updating participants on progress of the industry-led soft plastics recycling scheme being spearheaded by the Australian Food and Grocery Council.

Byron Bay brewery, Stone & Wood, is sponsoring the inaugural Grounded Australia festival, a two-day event focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems. It will be held on 4-5 December in the Huon Valley, Tasmania. 

Australia’s oldest family-owned winery, Yalumba, is celebrating its 175th anniversary, reflecting on an unmatched history and role in the country’s wine industry. The year has been punctuated by wine releases and celebrations, bringing together trading partners and wine lovers from around the world.

Global environmental action organisation, The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), is highlighting the necessity for countries to include food loss and waste reduction targets in their latest Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). With the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP29) currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, a new report has shown that of the 195 countries in attendance, only 12 have committed to reducing food waste and 17 to tackling food loss.

The Arnott’s Group has expanded its better-for-you snacking portfolio, acquiring the brands Mother Earth, Flemings, and VP from New Zealand-based food manufacturer, Prolife Foods.

First Nations bushfood company, Kakadu Kitchen, and OzHarvest Ventures have joined forces once more to relaunch Conscious Drink, a lightly sparkling wine-alternative, for this summer. First released in 2023, the project received the Gamechanger Award at The Hive Awards 2024 for developing a product that transcended traditional categories while championing a kinder, less wasteful world that empowers Indigenous communities.

The Original Juice Company (OJC) has lodged the prospectus for the merger of OJC with SPC and Nature One Dairy (NOD) with an offer to select existing and potential shareholders in a bid to raise $1-5 million.

Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has launched the second round of its Australia-Singapore Venture Exchange Program (VEP) – Future Food 2.0. Applications for interested agrifood businesses close 8 December.

After a 35-year career in wine and nine years at Barossa Valley vineyard, Château Tanunda, Neville Rowe is stepping down from his role as chief winemaker. The brand’s current senior winemaker, Jeremy Ottawa, will be taking up the mantle.

The results of the eighth annual James Halliday Grenache Challenge have been announced, with the Penny’s Hill 2023 Single Vineyard Grenache coming out on top.

T garage director strategy & partner, Jed Simpfendorfer, discusses the efficacy of nostalgia as a brand strategy during economic downturns, as research from the marketing agency has shown how people in crisis tend to reach for items and experiences that comfort.

With the aim of increasing export opportunities to Taiwan, prominent industry organisations from the food and wine industry – The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group (AFWCG) – headed to its capital, Taipei.