For the first time since the second half of 2018, China’s wine import market has shown signs of recovery. Bottled Australian wine imports saw explosive growth in late March. Our full analysis of customs data here. Read More
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Since 2023, China's nightlife scene has faced unprecedented challenges, with numerous establishments shuttering their doors. Amidst this downturn, iBarrel, a pioneering wine bar launched by a Shanghai-based tech company in 2015, has defied the odds. Read More
In the multi-billion-dollar LoNo (low and no alcohol) beverage market, is China catching onto the trend? How is non-alcoholic wine performing in this vast market? We spoke with seven different wine importers across the country to find out. Read More
As dry white wine gains popularity in China, local wineries are joining forces with the country's official drinks trade body to champion the category, targeting the nation's Gen-Z at top Chinese universities, signalling a strategic move to cultivate a distinct niche. Read More
How have Chinese importers' attitudes toward Australian wines changed compared to three years ago? What are their current requirements and feelings toward resuming cooperation? To shed light on these questions, Vino Joy interviewed several major and medium-sized importers. Read More
This year marks the 60th anniversary of adopting screw caps for wine bottles. Previously, Chinese wine drinkers shunned them in favor of cork. But has there now been a twist in perception? Read More
Chinese wine merchants interviewed by Vino Joy News are bullish about Prosecco's sparkling future in the country. Find out why here. Read More
As Australian wine stands on the cusp of a grand return, the mood within the industry has palpably shifted. How are these changes reflected in the sentiments of wine importers and merchants? Find out in our on-the-ground reporting from Chengdu, at the heart of the country's largest wine and spirits fair. Read More
In an era where e-commerce and consumer habits evolve at breakneck speed, here are five supermarket operators that have proven to be effective in driving wine sales. Read More
China's Ministry of Commerce has proposed lifting punitive tariffs imposed on the Australian wine, signalling an end of a three-year trade freeze that has upended Australia AU$1.2 billion annaul wine exports. Read More