Drinking Trends in Ireland: Less Alcohol, More Wine

Do the Irish still drink as much as stereotypes suggest? Not anymore. Ireland’s alcohol consumption has dropped to the EU average — and wine is quietly gaining ground. Martin Moran explains what’s behind the shift.

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Wine Is Losing Relevance Because It Refuses To Adapt

Spiros Malandrakis of Euromonitor says wine's long decline is no mystery. He tells Felicity Carter that it’s time for the sector to take bold action.

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How and Where to Find the Wine Consumers of Tomorrow

The theme of the Meininger’s Wine Conference 2025 was how to boost wine sales. Felicity Carter reports.

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Devil's Advocate: Fine - and General - Wine Downturn May Not Be Cyclical

As professionals head to Bordeaux for a likely lacklustre 2024 En Primeur campaign, some believe patience is key amid falling wine sales and rising competition from other products. Robert Joseph suggests this approach lacks scientific credibility.

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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 to Expect from 2025, and Why? Part 3 - Markets

In the final part of his 2025 predictions, Robert Joseph looks at wine markets.

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Devil's Advocate: What to Expect from 2025, and Why? Part 2 - Styles

In part two of his three-part series of predictions for 2025, Robert Joseph looks at some specific sectors within and outside the industry.

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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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Rodolphe Lameyse Predicts the Future of Wine Sales

Governments falling, tariffs on the menu and complicated taxes in the UK. The CEO of Vinexposium asks his crystal ball for advice. He spoke to Felicity Carter.

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