Global spirits giant Diageo is facing renewed scrutiny in China as widespread reports of layoffs at its baijiu subsidiary Shui Jing Fang (水井坊) continue to circulate across Chinese social media, despite efforts to suppress them. Read More
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Aldi, the German supermarket giant, is doubling down on its ultra-low-price wine strategy in China. Following last year’s launch of its “996” wine — six … Read More
Sparkling wine emerged as a bright spot in China, but according to IWSR, the market will face continued pressure. Between 2024 and 2029, the overall Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) category is expected to contract at a -1% CAGR, while wine is projected to decline -3% annually. Read More
Carrefour’s decades-long presence in China is nearing its end, after controlling shareholder Suning announced it would sell four of the supermarket chain’s regional subsidiaries for just RMB 4. Read More
What are Shanghai’s top-selling wines? We dug into sales data from Waima—Meituan’s alcohol delivery arm—to find out what the city’s drinkers are really reaching for. The results might surprise you. Read More
As China enters its summer high season, sparkling wine imports are surging, bucking the downward trend in the overall wine market. Read More
One year after Thailand scrapped its steep import duties on wine, consumption—particularly of premium labels—has soared. But a new study warns the policy may be costing the country far more than it gains. Read More
Antinori on how a decentralised distribution strategy drove growth in China — and why it’s in no hurry to join the low- and no-alcohol wine trend. Read More
What wines are Chinese consumers actually drinking today? To find out, Vino Joy News compiled a ranking of the 10 most popular wines sold on Jiu Xiao Er (酒小儿), China’s leading instant alcohol delivery platform. Read More
The London-based private members’ wine club 67 PallMall is defying China’s economic slowdown and tightening alcohol restrictions with plans to open a new club in Shanghai next year — its first in mainland China. Read More