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Longtime wine importer Shanghai Mercuris Wines Co., Ltd. has denied rumours of its closure after speculation spread across the trade, calling the claims “nonsense.” Read More
When a 50% baijiu struggles to sell but a 15% fruit-flavoured version can move 10 million bottles in six months, it’s clear the wind has shifted in China’s liquor market. Read More
Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has cut its earnings forecast for its flagship brand Penfolds for the first time this year, citing a slowdown in China as the biggest drag on growth. Read More
Mixue, the world’s largest food and beverage chain by store count, has invested more than US$41 million in a beer company. What’s driving the tea giant’s bold move into the brew business? Read More
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
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
Hong Kong sommelier Reeze Choi has been named the winner of the ASI Asia-Pacific Best Sommelier 2025 competition, triumphing after four days of rigorous contests in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read More
At one of the world’s most respected blind tastings, a white wine from an unlikely corner of the globe has beaten hundreds of rivals to be crowned Champion White Wine of 2025. Read More