AWRI Commercial Services is offering a rapid Brettanomyces bruxellensis detection service with a 1-2 day turnaround time. This service will provide results much more quickly than traditional plating methods currently used to detect viable Brett cells. The report will indicate whether the sample is positive or negative for B.bruxellensis. It will also provide the approximate number of cells/mL, giving an indication of the level of contamination.
Read more >Wine ageing in barrels for three years can lose up to 14% of its volume when stored at 60% relative humidity. The VinPilot DryFog system increases the RH and is able to maintain it at higher levels up to 85%, which results in reduced losses by 80%.
The DryFog system creates and controls high humidity conditions without wetting resulting in wine evaporation being reduced, saving on major ‘topping’ and ‘angel share’ costs.
‘Australia Trade Tasting’ is a buyers only trade tasting and educational conference happening in Melbourne and Sydney.
Read more >Legendary for its ruggedness and reliability, with nearly 10 million GroGuard vine guards being sold, the GroGuard has increased the profitability of numerous new plantings.
Read more >We are now in our last week of registrations of #AuTT15 conference, so time is ticking away to get your passes! Don’t miss your chance to see our amazing speaker lineup in action and network with other inspiration attendees. For the LAST TIME* we’re throwing it back to our lowest price available — $450 for an All-Access 2 day Pass! Don’t miss one of the best sales, marketing and distribution content which will help you grow your brand.
Read more >Wine Business Solutions’ 2015 Direct to Customer benchmarking is now underway. This is your opportunity to add to the pool of knowledge in relation to the most profitable part of your wine business. Just follow this link to take the survey It’s also your chance to get the finished survey for half price or $A200 off. All you will need is your revenue and case sales numbers for the last two years as well as your Direct to Customer sales.
Read more >Ausvat PTY LTD together with the Winery Engineering Association Limited proudly present ‘An Oak & Innovative Wine Making Technologies Regional Workshop to be held in Willunga on September 16th 2015. Content for this exciting day will include Professor Roger Boulton’s “UC DAVIS Experimental Super Winery/Winery of the Future, new Gen Stakvats wine maturation membrane technologies and innovative Oak Stave Reclamation with an actual demonstration including patented and scientifically proven FIR toasting.
Read more >Capped at 100 SKU’s between wines, spirits and beer, it is a perfect area for small producers to get their brands out to the trade. Interstate producers looking to get in front of Melbourne and Sydney buyers can also find ‘The Pavilion’ section a good way to find a distributor or expand current retail distribution.
Read more >AgroThermal Systems announced its introduction to New Zealand wineries and wine grape growers. This innovative crop management process utilizes heat treatments directly to crops from a tractor pulled machine. Benefits include improved fruit set, greater harvest yields, sustainable pest control and improved wine quality. The company will be exhibiting at the Romeo Bragato 2015 Conference in Napier, New Zealand on August 26-28.
Read more >Join hundreds of fellow winemakers, brew masters, distillers, sales people and marketers at Australia Trade Tasting Conference which is designed to inspire and empower you with sales and marketing ideas—brought to you by Beverage Trade Network Academy. Learn how to launch, market and grow your business and reduce your trial and error time: Why experiment with your branding when you can fast-track your time to success? The experts at this event will empower you to focus on what really works (and prove to others it works).
Read more >Efic understands the challenges faced by the wine industry in relation to exporting, particularly the significant lag from when grapes are crushed to when wine is ready for market. As Australia’s export credit agency, Efic can help bridge the gap when your bank is unable to assist, allowing you to expand into new markets, grow internationally and achieve export success. To find out more about how Efic could help your wine export business grow, phone 1800 093 724 or visit www.efic.gov.au/wine.
Read more >Melbourne, Australia. July 20, 2015 — The Melbourne International Wine Competition (MIWC) is pleased to officially announce the winners of the second annual MIWC competition. Recognizing the stamp of truly remarkable value, the double gold and gold medals were given out to wines which demonstrated the most exceptional taste against the competition in their price category.
Read more >AgroThermal Systems announced its introduction to New Zealand wineries and wine grape growers. This innovative crop management process utilizes heat treatments directly to crops from a tractor pulled machine. Benefits include improved fruit set, greater harvest yields, sustainable pest control and improved wine quality. The company will be exhibiting at the Romeo Bragato 2015 Conference in Napier, New Zealand on August 26-28.
Read more >Since the original publication in the Grapegrower and Winemaker in June 1990, nearly 10 million of GroGuard’s vine guards have been sold. The GroGuard’s legendary ruggedness and reliability has increased the success and profitability of many hundreds of new plantings. We thank our customers for their support and look forward to ongoing success in the years to come.
Read more >Final reminder to register at #AuTT and grow your brand in Australia. Exhibitor registrations ends July 30. Exhibit your brand at Australia Trade Tasting and get in front of Australia’s leading importers, important distributors, high-profile retail merchants, and influential media executives. You will also get 1 free ticket to the conference session of your choice between 1st of September and 2nd of September sessions. Learn how to sell, market and grow your distribution, learn from the people who have done it.
Read more >Wine packaging processes strongly influence the integrity of wine that reaches consumers. If microbial contamination occurs during packaging it can cause off-flavours and hazes/deposits, which negatively affect consumer perception. The worst cases of such problems can result in costly product recalls and brand damage.
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