Insights

WHO Shifts Its Alcohol Narratives and the Wine Industry Faces New Challenges

The World Health Organisation has alcohol in its crosshairs. One industry expert tells Felicity Carter that the wine industry needs to pay attention.

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How Ozempic’s Popularity Could Threaten the Wine Industry

A new class of drugs is not just causing dramatic weight loss, but also killing the desire to drink alcohol. Felicity Carter wonders what the impact of this medication might be on the wine industry. An opinion.

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As US Demand Drops, California Worries About an Excess of Grapes

California’s wine producers are sitting on a grape surplus and not because of big harvests. US consumers are buying less wine. Jeff Siegel reports.

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Making the Most of the Post-Pandemic Digital Wine Market

Although the pandemic gave a boost to online wine sales, online retailers have to work harder now. But, says Sarah Phillips McCartan, there are big rewards to be found online for those who get it right.

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New Report Describes Polarized Wine Industry and Raises Questions Over PDOs

Robert Joseph analyses the 'State of the International Wine Market in 2022', a report published by Rafael Del Rey and Prof Simone Loose.

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British Columbia: Canada's Napa Valley

The wines from British Columbia have a limited presence in markets overseas. The reasons behind this are not only high prices but also a lack of interest from producers in exporting. The local market recognizes the quality and diversity. Jürgen Mathäß investigates first hand.

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Seven Ways to Improve Winery Profitability

When a panel of wine industry experts convened to discuss the latest SVB Annual Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey Report, they also offered some suggestions on how to make more money. Felicity Carter listened in.

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Winners and Losers from Russia’s New Taxes on ‘Unfriendly Countries’

Despite many companies pulling out of Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, wine imports have risen. Increased duty rates on wines from 'unfriendly countries' are, however, now likely to have a radical impact on the range of wines on offer. Sergey Panov reports.

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Is the Finnish Alcohol Monopoly Coming to an End?

The current government in Finland is aiming to liberalize the alcohol market and turn Finland into a wine-producing country. Vincent Messmer reports.

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How Wineries Can Navigate the Ever More Complex Social Media Environment

As the algorithms change, keeping up with social media is becoming more and more stressful. Felicity Carter asks the experts how to navigate the changes.

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The Ahr Disaster: Two Years Later

Two years after the flood disaster in the Ahr region, much still remains to be rebuilt. For self-marketing vintners, the destroyed infrastructure hits harder than the loss of harvest. Susanne Salzgeber reports.

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Uneven Export Developments Recorded for German Wine

Higher average prices are driving increasing export values for German wine. There are significant variations among markets. Clemens Gerke reports.

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UK Wants to Bottle India-Bound Scotch Whisky in Europe. What About Wine?

Indian media are covering a sticking point in Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The UK wants the freedom to bottle export shipments ‘in transit’. Robert Joseph wonders whether wine companies might consider this kind of model - despite its environmental implications.

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English Wine Sales Slow. Production Volumes Rise. Strategy Is Confused

The UK is on track to be a surprisingly high-volume wine producing region. But sales have slowed, raising questions over future industry strategy. Robert Joseph reports.

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Wajiu buys Torres China, Ending Western Domination of Chinese Wine Imports

The market for Chinese wine imports halved in 2022. As would-be exporters watch with concern, the acquisition of Summergate and now Torres China by a fast-growing, but previously little-noticed, Chinese business changes the nature of the market. Robert Joseph reports.

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