Aldi debuts in Shanghai as Carrefour exits China
German supermarket chain Aldi has opened its first two stores in Shanghai, China this month at a time when Europe’s largest retailer Carrefour is posed to exit China.
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Sake and cheese: a symphony of umami
Our cheese specialist Ivy Ng argues Cheese, a protein-rich food, with umami-charged compounds, its creamy, rich texture, is in fact the perfect match with Japanese sake, as shown in the pairing with Junmai sake by Katsuyama Shuzo.
Andrew Caillard MW: wine is not coco-cola
While in Hong Kong launching his new book on Spain’s iconic winery Marques de Riscal, Andrew Caillard MW took aim at wine drinkers’ excessive pursuit for a perfect wine, rebutting that if all wines are the same, “it would be coco-cola”.
Winners of first ‘Belt and Road’ sommelier competition announced
The winners of the inaugural Belt and Road Sommelier Challenge (Asia) have been announced with Hong Kong sommelier Reeze Choi taking home the championship.
Pont des Arts launches new Mondrian Collection in Hong Kong
Pont des Arts has unveiled a new wine collection in honour of artist Piet Mondrian, consisting of three wines createdContinue Reading
Wine imports in Japan surge as free trade agreement with EU takes effect
Japan’s wine imports from Europe surged after the free trade agreement with the European bloc came into effect, according toContinue Reading
South Korea to change liquor tax for the first time in 50 years
South Korea will introduce a new liquor tax regime next year, the first change after 50 years, which will tax alcoholic beverages based on volume instead of price, starting with beer and domestic rice wine.
Wine Intelligence: Hong Kong’s 10-year wine boom maybe finished
In a new report on Hong Kong’s state of wine, Wine Intelligence made a bold statement declaring that Hong Kong’sContinue Reading
Global alcohol consumption drops by 1.6% in 2018
Global alcohol consumption declined by 1.6% to 27.6 billion nine-litre cases of alcohol in 2018, according to IWSR, but itContinue Reading
IWSR: Premium wine sales in Hong Kong exceed 50%
Premium wine sales in Hong Kong account for more than 50% of total wine sales, making it a global powerhouse for premium wine market, according to IWSR.