Australia’s New Winegrape Purchasing Code: What Wineries Need to Know Before the Next Vintage
Australia’s new mandatory Winegrape Purchases Code is expected to take effect on 1 January 2027, bringing changes to how wineries and grape growers negotiate purchasing agreements. While the code aims to improve transparency and fairness, wineries will also need to consider how earlier purchasing commitments affect production planning, inventory and cash flow ahead of the next vintage.