NEWS Figures and facts, people and policy, corporate and community BANROCK STATION AND WWF LEAD TURTLE STUDY Wine company Banrock Station (distributed by Accolade Wines) has partnered with WWF-Australia to determine the cause of the mass strandings of green turtles, which were found south of Townsville two years prior. The Rivers to Reef to Turtles project has seen more than 700 green turtles caught, tagged and measured in areas including the Howick Group of islands, Cleveland Bay and Upstart Bay. “We’re investigating which contaminants are in reef waters, to what degree green turtles are absorbing these contaminants, and how that might be impacting turtle health,” said WWF-Australia’s National Manager for Species Darren Grover. “Turtles are a good barometer of reef health...Finding out which chemicals are a problem will help government and industry target programs to prevent potential toxins from entering the Reef,” he said. Banrock Station Wetland Manager and Environmental Trust panel member, Dr. Christophe Tourenq, says he is encouraged by the progress the research project has made to date. Since 1995, Banrock Station has donated approximately $6million (AUD) to more than 130 projects, in 13 countries. AUSTRALIAN BREWERY BREAKS INTO JAPANESE MARKET After successfully breaking into the Japanese market recently, Australian Brewery is officially launching its craft beer range at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo on November 7. This news comes as a result of the new free trade agreement, which now allows for enhanced distribution channels, as export tariffs have been lifted. “Securing this exporting deal to Japan has been huge for the brewery,” Australian Brewery Head Brewer, Neal Cameron explained. “Beer accounts for two thirds of all alcohol consumed in Japan, so it’s a very competitive but lucrative market to enter if you get it right.” Neal said the export market is looking at smaller Australian breweries willing to have a go. “We are noticing a real shift in people seeking craft beer both here in Australia and overseas,” he explained. “This is a good sign for Australian craft brewers looking to expand into these overseas markets. Some of us have already dabbled in America, Europe and Asia, with companies such as Coopers, James Squires and others making the shift.” Neal Cameron
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