But there was more to this year than disease and strife. Big deals were done, innovations launched, and progress towards sustainability was made.
To read the roundup of the most important stories of the year, published in PKN's Nov-Dec 2020 issue, click here.
The federal government has announced an additional $10 million in funding support for Australia’s wine and cider industry, through the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants program, which is now on its seventh round.
As Australian brands evaluate their export priorities for 2026 and beyond, one message from Asia Pacific distributors is coming through loud and clear: the opportunity is real, but the bar to entry has never been higher. Every year, Incite invites 4200 APAC food and beverage distributors to share their insights on the sector. Cameron Gordon from incite looks at this year's findings.
The Arnott’s Group has appointed Alison Merner as its new chief people officer. The company stated she will lead the company’s People & Culture strategy across Australia and the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on building capability.
