China and Japan relations have come under renewed strains but its sake ties are strengthening. Read More
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South Korea’s soju makers are introducing smaller formats and alcohol-free products as they try to reconnect with millennials and Gen Z consumers, who are increasingly turning away from traditional drinking culture. Read More
India has taken a major step toward liberalising its tightly protected wine market, agreeing to slash tariffs on New Zealand wine by up to 83% … Read More
Spain’s leading wine group, Familia Torres, has appointed Luen Heng F&B Sdn Bhd as its exclusive importer and distributor in Malaysia. Read More
ProWine Tokyo 2026 will open next week with nearly 200 exhibitors from 23 countries, as Japan’s largest wine and spirits trade fair continues to position itself as a key gateway to one of Asia’s most premium-driven markets. Read More
Moët Hennessy is exiting local wine production in India after more than a decade, selling its Chandon India winery assets to Sula Vineyards in a move that underscores the challenges global drinks groups face in navigating the country’s complex alcohol market. Read More
Middle East tensions are starting to spill into your wine glass.
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Shipments of Japanese alcoholic beverages denied entry into China surged sharply in January, according to Chinese customs data, as political tensions between the two countries intensify. Read More
India’s southern state of Karnataka will introduce a new alcohol tax system based on Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) from April, a reform that could lower prices for beer and wine while potentially increasing taxes on stronger spirits. Read More