The emergence of "professional fake-busters" in China, initially seen as a defense against counterfeit goods, has taken a troubling turn as these individuals now exploit regulatory loopholes to extort money from businesses, particularly targeting the imported wine sector. Read More
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China is expected to announce provisionary punitive tariffs on European brandy as early as August, marking the first time state media has provided a timeline for the decision, after launching an anti-dumping probe into EU-produced brandy five months ago. Read More
As Japan's overall wine market faces a downturn, small-format, canned wine is experiencing a surge in popularity, industry data shows. Sparkling wine in cans, in particular, has found a robust market among consumers who have taken to at-home drinking—a trend accelerated by the pandemic. Read More
What are the priorities and preferences of Chinese buyers today? Did Vinexpo Asia Hong Kong live up to its expectation? We find out here in the report. Read More
Here are China's top 50 Wine Importers operating today, based on assessment of import value, volume, sales revenue, marekt reputation, portfolio, and corporate activity. Read More
In our exclusive interview with Dan Siebers, Co-partner of Wajiu China, arguably the most disruptive wine company in China right now, to find out what fuels the company's fast growth, its grand ambitions beyond China and why ending Western dominaiton in China's wine imports is long overdue.
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Vino Joy News, the premier source for wine industry news on China, is thrilled to announce a significant investment from Don St Pierre, the co-founder of AdaptEdge, a global strategic advisory and investment firm. Read More
A French court on Wednesday has ordered the confiscation of nine chateaux in Bordeaux owned by Chinese property tycoon Qu Naijie, following his conviction for laundering allegedly more than US$30 million funds from the Chinese government. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates, Australia's largest wine producer, plans to increase its workforce in China by two-thirds this year following re-entry into its biggest export market. Read More
This year, ProWine Singapore will introduce its inaugural industry awards ceremony to spotlight innovation and excellence in the wine and spirits industry. Additionally, ProWine Zero and ProSpirits will make their debut. Read More