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Champagne house Louis Roederer has once again been named the “World’s Most Admired Champagne Brand” by Drinks International magazine, marking the seventh consecutive year the producer has received the title. 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
China’s Penglai wine region in Shandong province is stepping up its push into overseas markets, with exports growing rapidly in recent years as domestic wine consumption remains under pressure. Read More
Exports of wines from Italy’s Asti region to China rose 33.33% in 2025. What's driving the growth? Read More
Premium demand and a weaker yen drive Japan's higher import value despite a slight drop in shipments. Read More
Wine imports into the Philippines remained broadly stable in 2025, with the United States retaining its position as the country’s largest supplier while shipments from New Zealand posted the fastest growth. Read More
Industry interviews reveal a patchwork recovery: Champagne and by-the-glass wines find momentum in Shanghai while smaller cities struggle to sustain demand.
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Start-ups, boutique wineries and even Moutai are experimenting with LoNo wines as shifting drinking habits open a new niche in China’s struggling wine market.Our interviews with producers and entrepreneurs suggest the category may be gaining traction as new drinking occasions emerge. Read More
Suntory Global Spirits has confirmed that its Laphroaig Distillery and Bowmore Distillery on Scotland’s Islay island will merge their production teams as part of an operational restructuring, while offering employees a voluntary redundancy programme. Read More