With the wine education market under pressure, WSET and its partners are navigating a tougher, more competitive landscape—one where prestige alone is no longer enough to drive enrollment. Read More
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China’s imported spirits market experienced a sharp downturn in 2024, with brandy and whiskey imports plummeting under the weight of high inventory levels and waning demand. Read More
Authorities in Zhuhai, Guangdong have uncovered a massive wine and spirits smuggling operation, with over 1 million bottles seized. Read More
The European Union is pushing India to lower tariffs on wine, spirits, and other key exports as part of efforts to boost bilateral trade, while concerns mount over potential U.S. tariff hikes on European goods. Read More
Dairy Farm Internatinal Group (DFI), the operator of Hong Kong's leading supermarket and retail chains including Wellcome and 7-Eleven convenience stores, has announced leadership changes. Read More
Exports of Ningxia wine surged 125% in 2024 despite a global economic downturn that weakened wine sales, former Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said … Read More
Despite a challenging economic climate and cautious capital markets, investors are betting big on China’s instant alcohol retail boom. Read More
Japan’s sake exports grew 6% in 2024, driven by strong demand in North America and Europe, while sales in Asia, its largest market, declined. Read More
Spain’s Rioja wine exports grew 4.42% in 2024, buoyed by strong demand in the United Kingdom and United States, even as the global wine market continued to contract. Read More
COFCO Wine and Wine, the state-owned wine importing company, is foraying into China's booming instant retail for wine. Read More