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Germany's Top Distributors Revealed

Six of Germany's top ten distributors matched or exceeded their 2023 performance in 2024. Katja Apelt examines the trend and predicts a non-alcoholic future.

Reading time: 12m

Wine Paris 2025: New Hall Layouts and Market Insights

Vinexpo Wine Paris 2025 reorganizes its halls and highlights market data, responding to shifting trends, structural declines, and opportunities in global and regional wine markets.

Reading time: 2m 15s

 

From Mavrud to Melnik

Bulgarian winegrowers and vintners are increasingly turning to native grape varieties. The indigenous Balkan varieties produce characterful wines that can easily stand up to international competition.

Reading time: 3m

Unlocking Profitability at the World Bulk Wine Exhibition 2024

The bulk wine and spirits market offers unmatched opportunity.

Reading time: 2m 30s

Wine Paris 2025: Non-Alcoholic Trends

Wine Paris is broadening its focus on non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages for 2025. The organizer also anticipates an increase in international exhibitors and trade visitors.

Reading time: 1m 15s

Austrian Reds – Native Grape Varieties with Elegance and Freshness

From velvety and juicy to fascinatingly complex: Thanks to a predominantly cool climate and many autochthonous grape varieties, red wines from Burgenland and Lower Austria are increasingly moving into the international spotlight.

Reading time: 2m 15s

Austria a World Leader in Environmentally Conscious Viticulture

Austria’s wine country holds its own on the international market by focusing on the strengths of its decentralised structure and by prioritising environmentally conscious viticulture.

Reading time: 3m 15s

Meininger’s Wine Conference: An Essential Date for Your Diary

The Meininger’s Wine Conference has become an essential annual event for key players in the industry.

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A Snapshot of the World's Thirst for Sustainability at Millésime Bio

With 1,500 exhibitors and 9,500 attendees, the trade fair was a great way to see the world of sustainability in one place. André Dominé reports.

Reading time: 4m 

Austria's Treasure Trove of Rare, Indigenous Varieties Holds Wide Appeal

Austria’s indigenous grape varieties, from renowned stars like Grüner Veltliner and Blaufränkisch to hidden gems like Roter Veltliner or Zierfandler, offer wine lovers unique, world-class flavors.

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Robert Joseph Launches Innovative Wine Book for Charity

Robert Joseph, Associate Editor and Meininger’s International columnist since 2006, is launching  an innovative new book called ‘The Wine People’. Half of all profits will go to Alzheimer's Research.

Organic in French: Millésime Bio 2025

For the first time, no- and low-alcohol products will be showcased at Millésime Bio, the world’s premier trade fair for organic wine, set to take place from January 27 to 29, 2025, in Montpellier.

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Optimism at ProWine Shanghai 2024

20,860 trade visitors attended this year's ProWine Shanghai. The leading trade fair for wine and spirits on the Chinese mainland hosted 650 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, with international participants accounting for over 80%.

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Where Germany's Biggest Wine Companies Are Seeing Opportunities

The German winery landscape is shrinking, facing declining revenue and a sales slump. Miriam Müller explores how wineries are finding pathways to navigate this predicament.

Reading time: 8m 45s

ProWein 2025: The Ultimate Overview

ProWein 2025 announces its program and operational updates for the international wine and spirits trade.

Reading time: 4m 30s

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