Henkell Freixenet to Distribute Korbel Champagne Globally

The Californian sparkling wine producer was previously represented by Brown-Forman.

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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.

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Germany: Where Sparkling Wine Sells Well

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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Devil's Advocate: Welcome to Hybrid Distribution

One of Britain's best known wineries has launched a 'hybrid distribution' agreement with a leading UK distributor. Robert Joseph  considers the implications.

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Devil's Advocate: Giant US Distributor Sheds Staff. How Should Wineries React?

Robert Joseph notes that, for similar reasons, Southern Glazers, the biggest US wine distributor and Volkswagen, the world's second largest car manufacturer, have both laid off large numbers of employees. Is it time for wine producers to rethink the way they operate?

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Cruising to Better Wine Sales

Cruise ships have a unique system of sourcing and selling wine Liza B. Zimmerman and Edward Lewis report.

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America’s Incredible Shrinking Wholesale Landscape

Wholesalers across the US have consolidated, turning once regional entities into national behemoths. Jeff Siegel charts the changes.

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Loosen Joins the Place de Bordeaux

The top Mosel producer enters the Bordeaux marketplace, joining a growing number of "beyond Bordeaux" wines.

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Accolade In Negotiations

The Australians from Accolade Wines are reportedly negotiating with both Pernod Ricard and Australian Vintage.

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