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Exporting Wine to Africa: Opportunities & Growth Potential

Africa’s growing middle class and rising demand for international products make it a promising market for wine. But which countries hold the most potential, and what do producers need to know? Dr. Christian Lindfeld shares key insights.

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Meininger’s Wine Conference: Wine Sales 4.0

Under the theme "Roadmap to the Market of the Future," the conference on 15 March 2025 explores how the wine industry can stay successful in the future. Experts will discuss trends, strategies, and new opportunities.

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Franchi Named New Head of Corsican Wine Council

Caroline Franchi has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Corse (CIVC).

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Smallest Grape Harvest in California in 20 Years

California’s 2024 grape harvest totals 2.84m tons, the smallest in two decades. The reasons behind this are heatwaves and unsold grapes, particularly among red wine varieties.

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Understanding the Indian Wine Market

As the Chinese market continues to stumble, many producers are looking towards India. Wolfgang Fassbender reveals the pros and cons, and the key players in this emerging market.

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Sherry Sales Continue to Decline

For the third consecutive year, Sherry sales have fallen, with the German market experiencing a particularly sharp decline of 25%.

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Prosecco Succeeds in France

Prosecco is experiencing strong growth in the French market, with the Italian sparkling wine emerging as a top performer among the leading sparkling wine styles in France for 2024.

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FranceAgriMer Appoints New Director-General

Martin Gutton has held the position since the beginning of February, replacing Christine Avelin.

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Hawesko Sees Positive Momentum

The wine trading group reports a 3.5% drop in revenue but notes a recovery over the course of the year.

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