Legal Dispute Over Sugar Content

"One bottle of Meiomi contains as much sugar as 32 bottles of his wine": With this statement, a winemaker has stirred up the legal team of the manufacturing company.

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Devil’s Advocate: New EU Labelling Rules; a Spoonful of Sugar and a Pinch of Salt

The new EU labelling laws will compel producers to reveal whether they have sweetened their wines. Robert Joseph welcomes the move – with reservations.

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EU Commission Specifies Last-Minute Changes to Labeling Guidelines

Mandatory ingredient information on labels causes discontent in the industry.

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Devil's Advocate - Time to Take Back Labels Seriously

New EU regulations are going to force the wine industry to focus its attention on back labels. Robert Joseph argues that this is no bad thing.

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New Labeling Regulations in the EU

The EU has amended existing wine declaration regulations – eliminating foil casing requirements for sparkling wine. The new provisions will be effective from 8th December 2023.

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German Consumer Survey Shows Wine Lovers Want Transparency

A consumer survey done by Hochschule Geisenheim University shows that wine-interested consumers in Germany expect transparency around ingredients. Prof. Dr Simone Loose presents the findings. 

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