With Japan set to slash beer taxes in 2026 and erase long-standing price advantages for low-malt alternatives, Suntory is moving early, retooling its bestselling Kinmugi … Read More
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The partnership combines fine dining rankings with instant delivery, reflecting how beer brands are chasing new consumption moments. Read More
Saudi Arabia is easing one of its strictest social controls by allowing high-income non-Muslims to buy alcohol in designated stores, part of the kingdom’s broader push to open its economy and reshape long-standing religious restrictions. Read More
Asia’s flagship wine competition, the 2025 Cathay Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia (GWSAA), announced its winners, offering a snapshot of both the enduring strength of traditional wine regions and the rapid rise of new Asian contenders. Read More
Headline figures appear strong, but beneath the month-long sales blitz, the real story of the drinks sector is more nuanced. Drawing on public data and platform releases, Vino Joy News reviews what this year’s Singles Day reveals about China’s alcohol business. Read More
Leveraging its algorithmic distribution and content ecosystem, Douyin has flipped the old model of “people looking for products” into one where “products find people.” Read More
In an era of instant retail, where speed sells and convenience reigns. But behind the glowing growth numbers, many distributors say they’re running faster just to stand still. Read More
Mixue, the world’s largest food and beverage chain by store count, has invested more than US$41 million in a beer company. What’s driving the tea giant’s bold move into the brew business? Read More
Korean liquor giants including Lotte had teamed up with celebrity chefs to unlock opportunities for alcoholic drinks. Read More
In China, the world’s most ancient beverage is finding new life in an unexpected place — the wine glass. Wineries, brewers, and even retail giants are blending tea and alcohol, hoping to brew a new path to young consumers’ hearts — and wallets. Read More