From New Markets to AI: Four Market Trends to Watch in 2025

The wine industry is seeking new sales opportunities. Could emerging markets and innovative products offer viable alternatives? And how is AI transforming sales and communication? Anja Zimmer reports.

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Devil's Advocate: What is a 'Cake'? What is 'Wine?'

Robert Joseph draws parallels between a famous UK legal action between the UK government and a big maker of biscuits and cakes, and the way AF beverages and RTDs are described today.

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The Growth of NOLO in France – an Opportunity for Winegrowers?

As alcohol consumption declines in France, the demand for no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) beverages grows. Louise Hurren looks at some of the latest developments.

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Devil's Advocate: What to Expect from 2025, and Why? Part 1 - Health

It’s that time of the year, and, given the current state of the world, and the wine industry in particular, Robert Joseph thinks a little crystal ball gazing is in order - even if some of what he foresees may not be entirely welcome. Part one of a three-part series.

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Torres Anticipates Growth

Familia Torres expects to close the 2024 fiscal year with a 7% increase in revenue compared to the previous year.

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US Wine Woes: Cannabis, Camera-Shy Gen-Z's, and Unpersuaded Hispanics

As the US prepares to inaugurate a non wine-drinking president, Robert Joseph considers the challenges demographics represent for the US wine industry.

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Devil's Advocate: 'Dry' Christmas Parties and No More Dinner Party Wine Gifting?

Robert Joseph reacts to the news that office Christmas parties are drier events than they used to be. And wine is no longer the default gift to take to a dinner party.

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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.

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Italy Halts Regulation for Alcohol-Free Wine

The UIV is calling for a new proposal to classify the resulting alcohol as waste and to allow the terms “dealcoholized” and “partially dealcoholized wine.”

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