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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.
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South Korea’s wine imports continued to decline in 2024, with data showing a 9.63% drop in value during the first 11 months of the year. Read More
South Korea’s spirits market has experienced substantial growth in recent years, supported by rising imports of whiskey, brandy, and liqueurs. Read More
Shares of major alcohol companies fell after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy linked alcohol consumption to cancer risks and called for warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Read More
The top selling wine on Douyin, China’s TikTok, is a wine that you probably never heard about, and there’s a reason why. Read More
EU wine exports to most Asian markets suffered setbacks in 2024 with the exception of one market that bucked the downward trend.
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Renowned for its bestselling budget-friendly soju, the Korean drinks giant Hite Jinro is expanding its portfolio with American wines. Read More
