Innovation Lounge


The Australian wine industry is one of the world’s most innovative. Savour Australia 2013 partnered with the renowned Australian Wine Research Institute to showcase some of Australia’s best wine innovations including winemaking technologies and the latest packaging concepts. This innovation was on show at the Savour Australia 2013 Innovation Lounge.

Australian Wine Research Institute

The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is the industry’s own RD&E company. Established in 1955, the AWRI has been supporting Australian grape and wine producers through world class research, practical solutions with the development and adoption of innovative practices. Working alongside producers, the AWRI aims to develop grape growing and winemaking practices for quality production in constantly changing and challenging environments.

Austrade

Working together with Wine Australia, Austrade sourced qualified wine buyers from several international markets to attend Savour Australia 2013 and meet with Australian suppliers. 

The Australian Trade Commission – Austrade – is the Australian Government’s trade, investment and education promotion agency.

Through a network of offices in over 50 countries, Austrade assists Australian companies to grow their international business, attracts productive foreign direct investment into Australia and promotes Australia’s education sector internationally.

Specifically, Austrade:
  • Helps Australian companies to grow their business in international markets, including through administration of the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme and the TradeStart program. 
  • Provides coordinated government assistance to attract and facilitate productive foreign direct investment (FDI) into Australia. 
  • Promotes the Australian education sector in international markets and assist Australian education providers with market information. 
  • Provides advice to the Australian Government on its trade and investment policy agenda. 
  • Delivers Australian consular, passport and other government services in designated overseas locations. 
  • Manages the Building Brand Australia program to enhance awareness of contemporary Australian skills and capability and enrich Australia’s global reputation.