Price increase February 2026.
We are writing to advise you of an update to our pricing, effective February 2026.
Over the last five years, operating costs across laboratory services have increased steadily and cumulatively. Throughout this period, our pricing has risen more slowly than costs, with many core services — particularly export analysis — remaining largely unchanged. This has created ongoing pressure, with pricing never fully catching up to underlying costs.
Key cost drivers over this period include sustained wage increases, higher compliance and audit requirements, rising operating and consumables costs, and progressively increasing freight. These pressures have built year-on-year and are now ongoing rather than temporary.
This update reflects a necessary adjustment. Several core analyses remain unchanged, and where prices have moved, increases have been kept as measured as possible — with export pricing deliberately held low. A small number of specialised, labour-intensive or DG-impacted services and products have required higher adjustments to reflect the true cost of delivery.
As a small, independent laboratory, continued cost absorption is no longer sustainable. These changes ensure we can maintain reliable analysis, export compliance, and technical support without compromising quality.
We appreciate your understanding and ongoing support.
Kind regards,
Rebecca Allen
Pacific Rim Oenology Services