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Manila has been busy with events for Wine Australia’s Education Development Manager – Asia Pacific Kati Vainionpää DIPWSET, who was there delivering a range of seminars exploring all things Australian wine. The seminars took place between 11 and 13 April and were attended by wine students, sommeliers, buyers, importers and other local wine professionals with each seminar covering different themes and featuring different wines. We would like to thank the partners and Australian wineries who took part, and it was an absolute pleasure to help expand local knowledge of Australian wine in this market.To learn more about Australian wine, take a look at our facilitator guides at Australian Wine Discovered: https://lnkd.in/gNH2R7sz

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Last week, Wine Australia conducted a ‘History, Evolution, Revolution’ Seminar in Bangkok on Tuesday 9 April for Thai based wine professionals. The session, hosted by Wine Australia Education Development Manager – Asia Pacific Kati Vainionpää DIPWSET, explored wines from a variety of wine varieties and styles, highlighting the importance of classics and evolution and celebrate the generational shift in attitude and approach – new varieties and classic varieties. The wines were very well received and so many guests were surprised how diverse styles Australia offers and the audience enjoyed learning of each category – history, evolution and revolution.To learn more about Australian wine, check out our educational materials at Australian Wine Discovered: https://lnkd.in/gxp-JUW6#aussiewine

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Wine Australia’s Mark Davidson hosted an engaged and enthusiastic group of BCLS Product Consultants on 9 April, with a 'Classic and Contemporary Australia' seminar, highlighting eight wines that are currently available across the BCLS store network in British Columbia. If you’re interested in setting up a staff training, or finding out more about our education activities in North America, please reach out to usa@wineaustralia.com.

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Earlier this week, Wine Australia and Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) hosted a webinar covering market conditions and activities for Australian wine in Japan and South Korea. The webinar includes presentations from representatives from Austrade and Wine Australia in both markets. In case you missed the webinar, or would like to revisit, the recoding can be viewed in its entirety below: https://lnkd.in/gKkbhyyb

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Are you passionate about enabling the circular economy and shifting the needle towards net zero emissions in Australia? Do you have innovative packaging solutions that can drive the wine and fresh produce sectors towards a more sustainable future? If yes, then this is your chance to carve a path to adoption and scale with the support of industry!Charles Sturt University and Wine Australia are looking for people with daring, forward thinking ideas that will challenge the status quo of packaging for wine in Australia. Winning solutions will demonstrate a high potential for positive environmental impacts whilst addressing the unique industry requirements of the wine or fresh food sectors.The challenges provide researchers, innovators and inventors with a chance to showcase innovative solutions to the sector, connect with leaders in Australian food and wine as well as Compete for a share in AUD$75K prize pool.Entries are open until 17 April and shortlisted entrants will work with solution curators to develop their pitch and will deliver their pitch at a hybrid showcase event on 6 June. To learn more and make a submission, click here: https://lnkd.in/guzFFWfP#SustainabilityInnovation #ClimateAction #GreenTech #InnovateForChange#SustainablePackaging #Packaging #NetZero #aussiewine

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Wine Australia has a busy calendar in Asia Pacific for the rest of. With events in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, India and, of course, China, there is something for all exporters to get involved with. Visit our events page to learn more about specific events and get key dates in your calendar. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gk6fUwmW

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Wine Australia’s Mark Davidson was at Auburn University on March 29, leading an Introduction to Australia class for 30 students in the culinary program. If you’re interested in booking a distributor or staff training with Mark, or have any other questions about our education program, reach out to usa@wineaustralia.com.

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On Thursday 28 March, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced that the anti-dumping duties on Australian wine to mainland China were to be removed from 29 March 2024. This is positive news for Australian wine exporters, as mainland China remains an important market for the Australian wine sector.In this Bulletin, we discuss what has changed in the market since the duties were imposed in 2020 and where the potential opportunities are for Australian wine that businesses should consider when building their export strategies. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4D-MxWD

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Explore Australia’s old vines with Andrew Caillard MW and Angus Hughson in London on 8 April. Hosted by Institute of Masters of Wine and to celebrate the launch of Andrew’s book The Australian Ark, you’ll be able to taste some of the best examples of old vine wines, from wineries such as Tyrrell's Wines , Leeuwin Estate, Cirillo and Yalumba . For more information and to buy a ticket, please visit https://lnkd.in/gbU5v-wV

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Don’t forget to submit your application for up to $1.1m funding for innovating wine packaging solutions that cut emissions but not quality. Applications close 5pm (AEDT) Wednesday 3 April 2024. See https://lnkd.in/gyFZ49VM for more details.

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