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Master of Wine Anne Krebiehl has been appointed to oversee the selection and procurement of premium wines for Qatar Airways.

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According to a new Rotkäppchen-Mumm trend study, 18- to 29-year-olds prioritise spending their money on meaningful experiences over acquiring new possessions.

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After 12 years as CEO of Rotkäppchen-Mumm, Christof Queisser will step down at the end of March 2025, marking the end of an era for Germany's largest sparkling wine producer.

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Sparkling wine sales remain steady in grocery retail, with growth in Prosecco, Crémant, and non-alcoholic options, while Cava faces significant declines due to supply challenges.

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The 164th bulk wine auction reflected the current market conditions, yet it still managed to set new records.

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Dr. Nikolaus Hagenberg has quietly departed Henkell Freixenet, with his responsibilities being taken over by a familiar figure within the company.

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French winegrowers receive €110m in support as 1,300 producers exit viticulture entirely.

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The 2024 wine harvest in Rioja has ended with the smallest yield of the century, down 28% from the previous year.

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The European wine market faces significant challenges, from Spain’s devastating floods and shifting bulk wine trade to rising white wine prices in France and Italy due to harvest issues.

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Mikk Parre of Estonia narrowly beat Pascaline Lepeltier of France to be named ASI Best Sommelier of Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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Jean-Jacques Guiony replaces Philippe Schaus as CEO of Moët Hennessy. The parent company, LVMH, also announces additional personnel changes.

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The estimated wine and must production for the 2024 harvest has dropped 10% compared to the five-year average.

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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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DO Navarra appoints Puy Trigueros, a marketing specialist, as Managing Director.

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After two years of shorter crops, is the bulk wine market finally moving towards some supply-demand balance? Meanwhile, US import tariffs and UK duty increases are back on the agenda.

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