Despite the contribution of the South African wine sector to the economy, it’s been hit with another tax increase.

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From this year, British drinks businesses have to pay an environmental levy whose cost remains unknown.

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From February 1, 2025, British wine drinkers will pay more excise duty on their wine than any of their neighbours in Europe.

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Robert Joseph notes that some of the world’s best known brands are now producing wines with 8% alcohol, a trend that’s going almost unnoticed.

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In Russia, per capita sales of alcohol have increased, with a noticeable shift in favor of wine. Will recently imposed high taxes on European products make the country turn to alternative sources?

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As Russia increases barriers to imported wines, its government has moved to expropriate Ariant Group, the country’s largest domestic wine producer. Sergey Panov reports.

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The wine industry contributes €130 bn to the EU's gross domestic product (GDP). While it represents only 0.8% of the EU’s total GDP, it accounts for almost half (47.9%) of the entire EU primary sector, including agriculture, forestry and fisheries.  

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With an inflation rate of 160%, the last thing Argentine producers needed was a tax increase. Daniel López Roca reports that there has been some relief.

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

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