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American Shoppers Still Believe Wine Can Be Part Of A Healthy Life

Despite rising health concerns about alcohol, a new FMI study finds most US shoppers still see wine as part of eating well. Jeff Siegel reports.

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Drinking Trends in Ireland: Less Alcohol, More Wine

Do the Irish still drink as much as stereotypes suggest? Not anymore. Ireland’s alcohol consumption has dropped to the EU average — and wine is quietly gaining ground. Martin Moran explains what’s behind the shift.

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Wine Is Losing Relevance Because It Refuses To Adapt

Spiros Malandrakis of Euromonitor says wine's long decline is no mystery. He tells Felicity Carter that it’s time for the sector to take bold action.

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What the Trump Tariffs Mean for the US Fine Wine Market

Even fine wine isn’t immune to the effects of tariffs, finds Jeff Siegel. That’s why those working in fine wine are holding their breath.

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How and Where to Find the Wine Consumers of Tomorrow

The theme of the Meininger’s Wine Conference 2025 was how to boost wine sales. Felicity Carter reports.

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How One Company Is Reinventing Wine Sales

Felicity Carter reports on a new way of selling to existing customers — getting them to collaborate.

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Digital Disruption: 5 Gamechangers for the Wine Industry

Wine consumption is declining, and looming tariffs threaten to choke the market. But new technologies offer the wine industry a chance to reposition itself more securely for the future. Anja Zimmer reports.

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Gen Z: A Question of Accessibility?

The industry is concerned that the next generation is turning away from wine. But is Gen Z really as unreachable as it seems? Miriam Müller investigates.

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Confused About the Health Risks of Alcohol? So Are the Scientists

Two official reports, two opposite conclusions — and a decision that could reshape alcohol policy worldwide. Felicity Carter reports.

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RNDC Abandons California and Leaves Thousands of Wineries Scrambling

Jeff Siegel traces the shockwaves through a wine industry already in decline.

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Wine Inventory Tightens Across the US

SipSource shows declines in volume and SKUs as retailers and restaurants rethink the value of new product launches. Jeff Siegel reports.

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Canada’s Response to US Tariffs

Canadians are known for being polite and apologetic. Yet there has been nothing polite nor apologetic about the wine industry’s response to US tariffs on Canadian goods. Corinne Keddie reports.

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Green Promises, Real Impact? How Organic Claims Influence Wine Buying Decisions

At a time when Donald Trump makes no secret of his antipathy towards ESG policies in general, it is time to consider how well green marketing works for wine. Anja Zimmer investigates the promises, pitfalls, and what consumers really care about.

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Is Wine Healthy or Unhealthy? An Answer is Finally Coming

A new scientific trial in Spain aims to settle the question, once and for all, of whether wine in moderation has health benefits. Felicity Carter reports.

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Bordeaux: Weak Reviews and a Sceptical Market

The En Primeur campaign for the difficult 2024 vintage has begun with significant price reductions and other hurdles, reports Stefan Pegatzky. 

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