Authorities seized 112 bottles and thousands of mooncakes near the Chinese border in an unusual case involving Chinese-made wine. Read More
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The convenience store chain is discounting G7 and Yellow Tail as it seeks to make wine part of everyday drinking occasions.
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Years of discounting and tepid En Primeur campaign have discouraged importers from buying Bordeaux. Now, with the Mid-Autumn gifting season under way, merchants are struggling to find the 2023 Carruades de Lafite. Read More
The importer’s new Beijing and Shanghai venues put tastings and service at the centre of its strategy following the St. Pierre family’s buyback.
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Two of China’s publicly traded drinks retailers, VATS Liquor and Liquor Easy, reported first-half losses as weaker spending and falling prices for major spirits brands put pressure on sales, prompting efforts to cut costs and reduce inventory. Read More
Chinese baijiu producer Guotai has launched two whiskies made using traditional baijiu fermentation methods and matured in bourbon casks, joining a growing number of domestic spirits companies seeking growth beyond a pressured baijiu market. Read More
Questions over whether a winning article used AI have sparked a dispute among wine writers, with awards organisers pushing back against the allegations.
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Beer sales in India jumped 17% in the April-June quarter as rising taxes on spirits widened the price gap between the two categories, industry data show. Read More
French wine production in 2026 is expected to fall to one of its lowest levels in 30 years, with major regions including Champagne and Burgundy seeing sharp declines that could push new-vintage prices higher. Read More
A Chinese national who orchestrated a scheme to smuggle beer into Singapore by declaring shipments as food and industrial machinery was sentenced to 164 days in jail after failing to pay a S$560,000 (US$437,000) fine, authorities said. Read More