ACCC not opposing SABMiller takeover of Foster’s

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Foster’s Group by SABMiller, concluding that the acquisition is not likely to substantially lessen competition in the Australian market for the supply of bulk and packaged beer.
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Halving power use at the vineyard

NSW Minister for the Environment Robyn Parker joined winemaker Mark Davidson at the Tamburlaine Winery in the Hunter Valley to launch a new Energy Saver technology report and take a first-hand look at how the vineyard has managed to slash its power use by half.
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What consumers look for when buying wine

The reasons why a customer might choose one bottle of wine over another are many and various. Whether it’s a recommendation, the knowledge of a good grape, cost or merely just an appealing label, winemakers need to understand the science of marketing, writes Rita Mu.
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