How much wine did China's e-commerce giant JD.com sell in first three quarters this year? What's the most searched grape variety on the platform? JD.com's top wine buyer reveals all the key data here. 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.
Workers at Hennessy’s bottling plant in southwestern France went on strike Tuesday after the cognac maker announced it is considering relocating part of its VSOP bottling operations to China to circumvent punitive tariffs. Read More
China and France have resumed discussions on China’s anti-dumping measures targeting European brandy imports, French spirits lobbying groups said on Nov. 12, calling the development “a positive initial response.” Read More
This year’s ProWine Shanghai brought together 650 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, with international exhibitors accounting for over 80%. The event also attracted 20,860 visitors. Here's our on the ground report with comments from wineries, importers and visitors. Read More
Château de Pommard, a nearly 300-year-old winery in the heart of Burgundy, is bracing for a 40% drop in its 2024 production, but remains committed to maintaining stable prices, according to the winery. Read More
Despite the prevalence of online shopping in China, traditional retail remains a key outlet for wine sales. According to Metro, 70% of its wine sales come from its physical stores in China. Read More
Here are the top 10 wine shops on Alibaba's Tmall and Taobao during this year's Singles Day promotion based on sales figures obtained by Vino Joy News. Read More
With untapped potential in China, these distinctive Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah wines are poised to captivate adventurous palates. Could Priorat be China’s next hidden gem? Read More
Despite a prolonged slump in China’s wine market, ProWine Shanghai 2024 is set to open on November 12 with a robust lineup, matching last year’s … Read More
Hong Kong Customs seized smuggled goods valued at 140 billion Hong Kong dollars (US$18 million), including high-end Bordeaux wines, after intercepting a shipment bound for … Read More
