Champagne Losing Ground in France

While Champagne is losing significance in its home market, Crémants and foreign sparkling wines are gaining traction. Prosecco holds a special position in this trend.

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Rotkäppchen-Mumm Trend Study: Community and Freedom Take Center Stage

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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Christof Queisser to Step Down From Rotkäppchen-Mumm in 2025

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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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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Henkell Freixenet Parts Ways with CFO

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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Wine Sales Are Falling. A Momentary Blip? Or a Structural Problem?

Professor Simone Loose from Geisenheim University and Rafael del Rey from the Spanish Observatory of Wine Markets have launched their latest report, State of the International Wine Markets in 2023. Here are their most important findings.

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Austria's Sparkling Wine Market is Growing

Over the past three years, the revenue from sparkling wine in Austria has increased by 15.6%, according to the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (ÖWM). The number of producers is also on the rise.

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Is Mionetto Henkell Freixenet's New Favorite?

While Henkell Freixenet faces tough measures in Spain to maintain supply amid drought conditions, everything is running smoothly for Mionetto. Will Prosecco become the new Cava in the Wiesbaden-based company's portfolio?

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Henkell Freixenet Acquires 100% of Vinicom

The Portuguese distributor Vinicom is now fully owned by Henkell Freixenet. Portugal is one of the fastest growing sparkling wine markets in Europe.

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