Latest Wine Industry News

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) unveils its Ascent transformation, targeting $100 million annual savings, portfolio focus on Power Brands, and a leaner supply chain to lift margins and reduce leverage by FY28.

AFC Group Holdings reported a sharp 78% drop in revenue to NZ$161,000 and a net loss of NZ$818,000 for FY2026, but secured shareholder backing and plans to expand its wine portfolio and distribution reach.

Australian Vintage Limited has locked in a $128 million refinancing deal extending to 2029 and reported a significant cash flow turnaround in FY26, driven by innovation and strategic acquisitions.

Treasury Wine Estates is reshaping its global operations into four regional divisions to sharpen market execution and efficiency. The company reports improved third-quarter sales in China and the US, bolstered by luxury brand Penfolds, while securing $300 million in new debt to strengthen liquidity beyond $1 billion by fiscal 2026 end.

Treasury Wine Estates has resolved its dispute with US distributor RNDC following RNDC’s exit from California, with a settlement impacting cash flow but supporting a positive earnings outlook for the first half of 2026.

Australian Vintage Limited has secured a five-year distribution agreement to represent Invivo's wine portfolio in the UK and Ireland, promising significant revenue and volume growth.

Treasury Wine Estates signals a major non-cash impairment on its US assets, expected to wipe out all goodwill in the Americas segment amid softer market growth assumptions.

Australian Vintage Limited reported a strong FY25 with significant profit growth despite flat revenue, underpinned by innovation and cost-cutting initiatives. The company aims for positive free cash flow in FY26, propelled by global brand expansion and operational efficiencies.

Treasury Wine Estates reported a robust FY25 with luxury labels Penfolds and DAOU leading growth, while announcing a $200 million share buyback and forecasting further earnings gains despite distribution challenges in California.

Treasury Wine Estates has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.20 per share for the six months ending June 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to shareholders.

Treasury Wine Estates has named Breakthru Beverage Group as its exclusive distributor in California, stepping in after Republic National Distributing Company exits the state. The move marks a significant shift in TWE’s US distribution strategy with financial impacts yet to be fully revealed.

Treasury Wine Estates projects strong fiscal 2025 earnings driven by luxury brands Penfolds and DAOU, while unveiling a new divisional model and a significant share buyback.