Natural wine is gaining traction in China, and the market’s growth potential may be limitless, according to Isabelle Legeron MW, founder of Raw Wine and France’s first female Master of Wine, who believes only “sky is the limit” once it catches on. Read More
Morris Cai
Morris Cai has carved out a niche for himself as a leading journalist and editor, specializing in the wine and spirits sector. His career, now spanning over a dozen years, has seen him dedicate a significant portion of it—ten years—to honing his expertise in this field. Cai’s career in journalism started in 2012 when worked as a reporter and web editor at Entrepreneur Daily, a national newspaper. His ambition and dedication to his craft saw him taking a step further into the food and beverage sector in 2014, when he joined the editorial team of China’s leading food publication New Food magazine, contributing significantly to the Food and Drinks News section as both a reporter and an editor. In 2016, he joined WBO Wine Business Observation, a leading Chinese wine trade media as its lead writer and web editor. In this capacity, Cai independently spearheaded the selection of topics and produced an impressive array of around 200 articles each year, focusing on the nuanced reporting of wine and spirits. His work gave rise to numerous in-depth and widely read articles that have significantly influenced the industry’s discourse. Cai is fluent in English communications, interviews, and skilled at bi-lingual translations, which has supported his long-term involvement in sourcing and translating topics for English websites. His in-depth knowledge of trends and insights within the wine and spirits industries marks him as a respected authority in his field.
Global spirits giant Diageo is facing renewed scrutiny in China as widespread reports of layoffs at its baijiu subsidiary Shui Jing Fang (水井坊) continue to circulate across Chinese social media, despite efforts to suppress them. Read More
Aldi, the German supermarket giant, is doubling down on its ultra-low-price wine strategy in China. Following last year’s launch of its “996” wine — six … Read More
Sparkling wine emerged as a bright spot in China, but according to IWSR, the market will face continued pressure. Between 2024 and 2029, the overall Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) category is expected to contract at a -1% CAGR, while wine is projected to decline -3% annually. Read More
Carrefour’s decades-long presence in China is nearing its end, after controlling shareholder Suning announced it would sell four of the supermarket chain’s regional subsidiaries for just RMB 4. Read More
What are Shanghai’s top-selling wines? We dug into sales data from Waima—Meituan’s alcohol delivery arm—to find out what the city’s drinkers are really reaching for. The results might surprise you. Read More
As China enters its summer high season, sparkling wine imports are surging, bucking the downward trend in the overall wine market. Read More
One year after Thailand scrapped its steep import duties on wine, consumption—particularly of premium labels—has soared. But a new study warns the policy may be costing the country far more than it gains. Read More
What wines are Chinese consumers actually drinking today? To find out, Vino Joy News compiled a ranking of the 10 most popular wines sold on Jiu Xiao Er (酒小儿), China’s leading instant alcohol delivery platform. Read More
New data from 2024 reveal a steep 29.3% drop in total duty-free sales, reflecting both weakened consumer sentiment and the fading allure of Hainan’s “tourism + duty-free” model. Read More
