While Western-style eateries are growing in number and market share, a closer look reveals a tale of two trajectories: fast food is thriving, but fine dining closely linked to on-trade wine sales is fighting to survive. Read More
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While data might suggest a dramatic resurgence for Australian wines into China, most WA wineries tell a quieter story. Re-entry into China, for many, remains tentative. We talked to local proudcers on their strategy for China. Read More
Hong Kong real estate magnate and billionaire collector Joseph Lau is set to auction the third instalment of his prized wine cellar later this month, following two blockbuster sales that together fetched over US$16 million. Read More
White wines have become so popular in China that producers are now repurposing red grapes to meet surging demand. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates named Sam Fischer as its next chief executive officer, replacing Tim Ford after a five-year tenure that saw the company navigate pandemic disruptions, trade tariffs, and a strategic overhaul of its wine portfolio. Read More
The price of Feitian Moutai — long considered the “gold standard” of China’s alcohol market — is feeling the chills of China's cooling business environment, as its price drops to a four year low. Read More
A major tax cut on spirits was expected to shake up Hong Kong’s liquor market, but early signs suggest the impact may be more limited than hoped. Read More
Restaurants in Hong Kong are closing at a faster pace than new ones are opening, marking the city’s first net decline in food and beverage establishments in six years, according to new research. Read More
This reaffirms China's importance to Australia but at the same time sounded alarm that the renewed reliance may expose Australia’s wine sector to similar vulnerabilities in the future. Read More
The European Commission approved a €5 billion (US$5.6 billion) French scheme Thursday to help wine and spirits exporters accelerate shipments to the US before a 90-day tariff truce expires July 8. Read More