ProWein, the world’s leading trade fair for wines and spirits, is rebranding and relaunching in 2026 as “ProWein Düsseldorf” with a new look and broader scope, as the industry struggles with falling global wine sales and rising exhibition costs. Read More
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The World Health Organization has watered down its language on alcohol in a new United Nations health agreement, following months of heavy lobbying by the global drinks industry, delivering a much needed win for the global drinks industry. Read More
China’s wine drinkers are getting younger, more adventurous, and more diverse — and they’re pushing white wines to 39% of EMW’s sales. CEO Oscar Nagore shares with us how instant retail, BYOB culture, and new consumer habits are reshaping the future of wine. Read More
ASC Fine Wine is doubling down on people with new hires, as part of its NextGen strategy to offer more effective and timely services to clients and partners. Read More
When Australia’s most famous wine label meets one of China’s biggest baijiu distillers, the result is not just a limited-edition bottle but a glimpse into the uneasy realities of doing business amid declining sales. Read More
Dachser, the German logistics provider with more than 90 years of experience, is expanding its wine and spirits logistics services across the Asia Pacific region as demand rises for imports from Europe. Read More
The CEO of global beverage giant Suntory Holdings has stepped down after police discovered a supplement containing a controlled substance at his Tokyo home, ending the 66-year old veteran executive’s 11-year tenure at the Japanese drinks giant. Read More
China’s top wine companies are still losing ground in 2025, with flagship producer Changyu extending its slump and other wineries from boutique Grace Vineyard to organic-focused Weilong reporting losses. Read More
These are the key gatekeepers to Malaysia, a rising wine market in Asia that shouldn't be overlooked. Read More
Wines from five wineries in the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain, Ningxia, will make their debut in Australia after being shipped to leading retailer Dan Murphy’s, marking the first time wines from the Chinese region will enter the country’s largest alcohol chain. Read More