Insights

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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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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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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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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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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How Singapore Became Southeast Asia’s Wine Powerhouse — And Where It’s Headed

A look at how Singapore functions as a wine market by Sarah Wong.

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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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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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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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The Real Impact of Trump Tariffs on US Retail Prices

New tariffs and a falling dollar will cause pain to the US wine drinker, US distributors and/or wine producers in other countries. Time will tell who is most hurt, and by how much.

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New Report: Range Wines by Colour Rather than Country of Origin

A new report commissioned by the German producer, Rotkäppchen-Mumm, suggests that retailers would be far wiser to range bottles by colour and sweetness than by country. Katja Apelt reports.

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How Great Design Leads to Wine Market Success

It doesn’t matter how great the wine is, if the package isn’t appealing. Felicity Carter reports.

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