Events

ProWein 2024: Aiming for Over 50,000 Visitors

More than 50,000 visitors, adjustments to the hall concept and innovative themes - as reported by our sister publication WEINWIRTSCHAFT, ProWein's 30th edition will introduce some changes.

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Wine Future 2023 Is a Major Event for the Global Wine Industry

Meininger's is now a key media partner for the fourth edition of the Wine Future conference in Portugal.

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Seeing John Malkovich

Theatre and film legend John Malkovich was the star turn at the 10th International Symposium of the Institute of Masters of Wine in Wiesbaden, Germany. Meininger's International had the opportunity to speak with him. Felicity Carter reports.

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The MW Symposium 2023: Wine, Wine Stars and Networking

Held in Wiesbaden, Germany, the MW Symposium brought together luminaries of the wine world, for four days of ideas, tastings and networking. Meininger's was there.

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Unlocking the Potential of Lithuania's Wine Market

Despite double digit inflation, per capita income is rising in Lithuania, driving a boom in restaurants plus a demand for Champagne. Felicity Carter visits their wine fair to find out more.

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Smaller London Wine Fair Reflects Challenging UK Market

London used to be the heart of the global wine trade. Last week's trade fair reflects its shrinking role.

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Portugal to Host Major Global Wine Conference, Wine Future 2023

The fourth edition of the Wine Future conference will bring together a broad range of experts and speakers to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

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ProWein: Exhibitor Registration Opens

ProWein has opened the exhibitor registration portal. For its 30th anniversary, the fair is expanding its presence to Japan.

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VDP Goes to Rotterdam

The Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter VDP (Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates) helds its first international post-pandemic event in Rotterdam on May 15th, 2023. 

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Promising IMW-Symposium

500 participants from almost 40 nations have registered for the sold-out 10th International Symposium of the Institute of Masters of Wine in Wiesbaden, Germany.

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Falling French Consumption Drives Rhône Valley Wine to Focus on Exports

Climate change, inflation, and falling wine consumption are all challenging the Rhône Valley. Felicity Carter hears the plans for the future.

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First Insights into Vinitaly 2023

At the 55th edition of Vinitaly, some of the formats introduced in 2022 will be given more space. In addition, the fair management wants to achieve the highest volume of international buyers. Veronika Crecelius reports.

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ProWein 2023: a Review

ProWein 2023 was undoubtedly more successful than ProWein 2022. In 2023, there were 49,000 visitors, almost 30% more than in 2022, but 20% fewer than in 2019.

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ProWein 2023: Better Always Works...

Some criticism of ProWein is justified, but the quantity of loud complaining is surprising and damaging. A comment by Clemens Gerke.

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Meininger's International Wine Conference Returns

The first post-pandemic edition of Meininger's International Wine Conference dedicated to sustainability, struck a nerve in the industry.

HERE's a filmic review.

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