Olive product diversification on the increase
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Data compiled from Ryan Publication’s listing process of the 2010 Australian & New Zealand Olive Industry Directory reveals that there has been a 16% increase in Australian olive cosmetic production since 2009.
Geelong winegrowers slam new liquor licensing laws
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The Geelong Wine Growers Association (GWA) has slammed the recently introduced State Liquor Licensing Laws that have seen some liquor licence fees increase in excess of 100%.
Market share loss is the basic problem: Smart
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In an article in the recently released January/February issue of The Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Journal, Dr Richard Smart questioned if over-supply of winegrapes is the real issue facing the industry at present.
Irrigators to attend forum
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Berri irrigator Tim Smythe is in Canberra this week to discuss the Riverland region’s farming outlook at the Voices of the Future forum.
New Zealand producers target reduced vintage
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The 2010 New Zealand grape harvest, which has just commenced in northern regions, is expected to be slightly smaller than the 2009 vintage, according to New Zealand Winegrowers’ annual pre-vintage survey.
AWRI announces new chair
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Peter Dawson, former senior vice president of group operations and technical for Constellation Wines, has been appointed chair of the board of The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI).
King Valley Vignerons receive farm ready industry grant
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A grant of $60,380 has been awarded to the King Valley Vignerons by the Federal Government’s Farm Ready Program for a two year research project.
Barons of Barossa declare 2010 vintage
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The Barons of Barossa held their annual Declaration of Vintage ceremony on Sunday, which included the traditional blessing of the grapes by Pastor David Gogoll and a colourful procession of Barons in full regalia.
Sydney IWC trophies awarded
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Peter Lehmann Wines’ 2004 ‘Margaret’ Barossa Semillon has been awarded best wine of competition at the 2010 Sydney International Wine Competition.
Margaret River wine industry receives grant for ecommerce development
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The Margaret River Wine Industry Association has received a $152,335 grant from the Federal Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research for an ‘AusIndustry’ initiative.