Despite a challenging economic climate and cautious capital markets, investors are betting big on China’s instant alcohol retail boom. Read More
Market analysis
Spain’s Rioja wine exports grew 4.42% in 2024, buoyed by strong demand in the United Kingdom and United States, even as the global wine market continued to contract. Read More
As romance went digital, wine became an unexpected star on instant retail channel, and revelers are not going for traditional reds. Read More
Bordeaux’s wine production fell to its lowest level in more than three decades in 2024, driven by climate challenges, declining global demand, and strategic supply cuts by winemakers. Read More
Asia was the only region where Penfolds recorded revenue growth, with NSR surging 50.4% to AUD 386.1 million (USD 243.9 million), accounting for 69.3% of total Penfolds sales. Read More
South Korea’s off-trade (retail) sector has played a key role in boosting Bourgogne white wine sales. Read More
French wine and spirits exports fell for a second consecutive year in 2024, dragged down by weaker demand in China, according to a report released Tuesday by FEVS. Read More
Wine Paris, the three-day trade fair, drew 52,622 visitors from 150 countries from Feb. 10-12, setting a new record for attendance. Read More
China’s largest duty-free operator has allegedly removed cognac products from top producers, including Martell, Hennessy, and Rémy Cointreau, in what appears to be an escalation of trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels. Read More
China is raising tariffs on several types of alcohol, including vermouth, brandy, and whisky, in a move that is expected to further strain the country’s sluggish liquor market. Read More