Accolade CEO, Robert Foye, Resigns

Following its acquisition of a set of brands from Pernod Ricard, Robert Foye, chief executive of Accolade Wines, has decided to step down.

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International Bulk Wine: Exports are Stable, but Pressures Remain

The end of China’s tariff dispute briefly stabilized Australia’s wine exports, but bulk shipments to key markets have declined.

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Australian Vintage Posts Losses of AU$93m

Australian third largest producer, Australian Vintage Limited (AVG) has released its financial results for the year ending June 30, 2024, and announced changes in its leadership team.

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Australia Still Putting Too Many Eggs in the Chinese Basket

Australian wine producers can celebrate what looks like a very successful reopening of their Chinese market. But sales elsewhere are falling - which may be a cause for concern. Robert Joseph takes a look.

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Treasury Wine Estates Grows with Luxury Brands

The Australian wine company increases its profit by 12.8%. While sales in the top segment rise by nearly 30%, entry-level brands are faltering.

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Jacob's Creek Workers Strike After Company Sale

Following the announced sale of Pernod Ricard's wine division, employees in Australia's Barossa Valley have gone on strike.

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Australia Harvests More White Than Red Grapes

Just over half of the 1.43m tons of grapes harvested in Australia in 2024 are white varieties.

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International Bulk Wine: Tariff Troubles Reloaded?

After the Chinese dropped the punitive tariffs on Australian wine, prices have been rising. Argentina is fluctuating, while South Africa remains stable. A newly planned tariff might cause significant imbalance for some countries.

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Devil's Advocate: The Wine World Needs More Research. Not Less

Australia's Wine Research Institute is shrinking because of a reduction in funds. Robert Joseph believes this matters, and proposes a novel solution to the AWRI's challenging situation.

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