In an era of instant retail, where speed sells and convenience reigns. But behind the glowing growth numbers, many distributors say they’re running faster just to stand still. Read More
Market analysis
China’s most traditional spirit is going abroad — but not quite the way it seems. New trade data shows millions worth of baijiu are being exported, then re-imported back home. Hong Kong is snapping up top-shelf bottles, South Korea is awash with cheap liquor, and the industry’s “globalization” push might just be one giant loop. Read More
California Wines staged its first-ever Buyers Marketplace: Asia Edition in Seoul last week, marking a major step in its efforts to deepen ties with the region’s growing wine markets. Read More
China’s eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday brought a mild rebound in dining and retail consumption — and with it, some signs of life in wine sales, particularly through on-demand delivery platforms. 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
ProWine Mumbai is set to stage its biggest edition yet this year, with more than 180 exhibitors from 21 countries and a record 6,000 trade visitors expected to attend, underscoring India’s rapid rise as one of the world’s most attractive wine and spirits markets. Read More
In China, the world’s most ancient beverage is finding new life in an unexpected place — the wine glass. Wineries, brewers, and even retail giants are blending tea and alcohol, hoping to brew a new path to young consumers’ hearts — and wallets. Read More
The results, released this week, awarded 11 gold, 56 silver and 95 bronze medals to Chinese wines, with the highest score reaching 97 points. 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