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The consumption of (partially) de-alcoholized beverages is expected to continue growing.

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British wine producers were able to harvest almost 10 tons of grapes per hectare on average in 2023 - 50% more than the previous record. Production of 20 to 22 million bottles is expected - nearly three times as many as were sold in 2022.

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The German Meyer-Näkel winery rescued nine 'Lost Barrels' from the catastrophic floods that occurred in the Ahr Valley in July 2021. The allocation process for this wine is set to begin soon.

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A year of flat or declining wine sales due to consumer pessimism draws to a close with bulk markets in December exhibiting the same slowness they have done throughout the previous eleven months. Transactions are, on most wines in most markets, incremental and price-sensitive.

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The glass manufacturer Verallia has investigated the potential of a reusable system in the wine sector and asked numerous consumers whether and under what conditions they would accept such a system.

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The new red wine appellation could be used from the 2024 vintage.

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A report of the Franco-German TV channel Arte sheds light on the working conditions of harvest workers in Champagne.

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The EU supports winemakers through National Support Programs (NSP) with two main goals: increasing competitiveness and achieving environmental standards. But has it been successful?

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Meininger’s International joins forces with International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA). Every month we will be publishing news of initiatives from various parts of the world. Here Charlotte Hey explains the way in which IWCA looks at greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Argentina and Australia show how much political developments can influence the wine market.

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DOC Prosecco Triumphs in Court Against English Phallus-Shaped Sweets.

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The German Wine Institute reports in its quarterly report a further decline in the number of wine-buying households in Germany.

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E-commerce specialist for spirits, Flaviar, has marked its entry into the wine market with the purchase of Wine-Searcher. This move promises to bring more convenient shopping experiences and integration of artificial intelligence.

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WHO calls for global tax hikes on "unhealthy products", including wine.

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A new environmental charter aims to enhance the image of Bordeaux's Grands Crus without jeopardizing production.

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