Australian Vinegar

03/06/2026

Making Connections on the Global Stage

Last week, Ian represented Australian Vinegar Co. at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia in Bangkok, one of the world's largest food and beverage trade exhibitions.
Spanning more than 140,000 square metres across 12 exhibition halls at the IMPACT Arena, THAIFEX brings together over 3,500 exhibitors and attracts close to 90,000 visitors from more than 130 countries.

Ian attended as part of an Austrade-organised program, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with our new distributors, strengthen international relationships and explore opportunities to grow the presence of Australian-made vinegar products in global markets.

As a regional Australian manufacturer, it's exciting to see increasing interest in premium Australian food products on the international stage, and we're grateful to Austrade for facilitating these important connections.

01/06/2026

Private-label retail sales reached over USD282 billion across all outlets in the US in 2025, in fact, private-label sales are outperforming national brands across the US, growing faster and expanding their market share.

Join Austrade and the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) for this free webinar to discover how to access private label opportunities in the US.

Learn about:
💲 the private label opportunity in the US
💼 insights from a successful private label exporter
📢 how to benefit from exhibiting at the PLMA Chicago Trade Show.

PLMA Australia is a member of Austrade’s Trade Diversification Network, part of the Accessing New Markets Initiative which supports Australian businesses to diversify, grow and build resilience.

Hear from:
🎤 Joan Morgan, Senior Trade Director, Food and Beverage Industry, Austrade Chicago
🎤 Ian Henderson, Founder and Master Vinegar Maker, Australian Vinegar and President, Australian Vinegar USA Inc.
🎤 Bill Trainor, CEO, Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Australia/New Zealand

🗓 Wednesday 3 June
🕛 9:00–10:00 am AEST
🔗 Register now: shorturl.at/UzsUY

For Australian businesses experiencing supply chain disruptions, Austrade’s Trade Resilience Service provides trusted market intelligence, freight, and logistics updates to help keep your exports moving.

🌏 Find the latest support on the Go Global Toolkit: shorturl.at/6iiCg

25/05/2026

“If you just go looking for the thing you want to know, you won’t find the thing that you need to know.”

The most valuable discoveries rarely come from chasing a single answer.
They come from staying curious.
From asking better questions.
From being willing to explore beyond the obvious.

Whether in business, agriculture, manufacturing or innovation, the real breakthroughs often happen when we look wider, think deeper and connect ideas that others may overlook.

Sometimes the answer you need is not the one you were expecting to find.
It is the one you uncover when you keep searching.

Australian Vinegar founder, owner and principal vinegar maker Ian Henderson reflects on his Churchill Fellowship journey early in the 2000s and how it supports a broader food system, connecting producers, reducing waste, and creating new opportunities across the supply chain.

18/05/2026

Proud moment for the Australian Vinegar team.

We’re honoured to be featured in the 2026 NAB Regional & Agribusiness Horizons Report: The Shape of Tomorrow, recognised among businesses helping shape the future of regional Australia.

The report highlights the growing role of innovation, automation and smarter operations across regional industries, and it was incredibly rewarding to see Australian Vinegar acknowledged as part of that conversation. From investing in technology and efficiency through to manufacturing premium Australian-made vinegar for both local and global markets, the feature reflects the direction our business continues to grow towards.

As our Founder and Master Vinegar Maker, Ian Henderson, shared:
“We manufacture in regional Australia and sell nationally and globally, using automation and data at every step – essentially, we’re a technology company that makes vinegar.”
A big thank you to NAB for featuring our story alongside so many innovative regional businesses across Australia.

If you wish to read the full article, follow this link - https://shorturl.at/DogRz

16/04/2026

A behind-the-scenes experience on the Granite Belt.

Ian had the pleasure of hosting a group of sommeliers from some of Brisbane’s leading five-star restaurants, as part of their regional tour of local wineries.

Gianpaolo, Mimi, James and Michael stepped off the vineyard trail to explore the art and science of vinegar fermentation, gaining a firsthand look inside the production process.

From the scale of the facility to the unmistakable aroma of fermentation in action, it was a visit that engaged all the senses.

We always value the opportunity to share what we do with industry professionals who appreciate craftsmanship and quality at every stage.

02/04/2026

Wishing you a very Happy Easter from all of us at Australian Vinegar.

May your long weekend be filled with great food, good company and a well-earned pause. Whether you’re gathering around the table or enjoying a quiet moment, we hope it’s one to savour.

12/02/2026

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14/01/2026

We cannot wait!!

Only 21 sleeps until the 2026 Community Bank Stanthorpe Show🎉

The flyers are flooding the town, not just in the local businesses but along the showgrounds fence.

The entertainment is booked with more posts to follow of what you can expect, where and when to see everything.

The food stalls are preparing to get those yummy treats ready from dagwood dogs to fairy floss and other amazing, delicious dishes for everyone to enjoy.

The schedules are ready and available online to view, if you would like to be an exhibitor or just want to see the amazing crafts, hobbies, exhibits, displays and animals that everyone contributes.

However, you like to enjoy the show, this year is going to be jam packed to celebrate 150 years of formation of The Stanthorpe Agricultural Society.

19/12/2025

An early Christmas lunch at our facility here in Stanthorpe.
A Christmas Ham from Schultes Plainland Deli, and our Lirah Cranberry Caramelised Balsamic (add a splash of Suttons Apple juice) and you have the perfect Christmas Ham.

The Australian Vinegar Team wishes you and your loved ones a safe festive season.

02/12/2025

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