The task of selling wine in a market that's retreating from wine is daunting to say the least. Among the top 50 wine importers, we have identified a select group of companies that have recorded stellar sales during challenging times. Read More
China
China is expected to announce provisionary punitive tariffs on European brandy as early as August, marking the first time state media has provided a timeline for the decision, after launching an anti-dumping probe into EU-produced brandy five months ago. Read More
A Chinese wine fraudster, wanted for a major scam RMB 2 million (US$275,000), was captured in Bangkok, Thailand. The suspect, a 42-year-old man identified only as Ming, was arrested for overstaying his visa and working illegally after fleeing from China to escape charges. Read More
After a six-year hiatus, Vinexpo Asia, the region’s premier wine and spirits trade show, made a triumphant return to Hong Kong this week, drawing over 14,203 visitors from 60 countries. The turnout exceeded expectations by more than 40%, bolstered by a strong comeback of Chinese wine buyers. Read More
Following the removal of tariffs, Australian wine exports have surged in the month of April, jumping by more than 675% in volume and an explosive 8300% in value, boosting China's overall wine imports. Read More
Vino Joy News, the premier source for wine industry news on China, is thrilled to announce a significant investment from Don St Pierre, the co-founder of AdaptEdge, a global strategic advisory and investment firm. Read More
Though China's wine impports from the EU have contracted in the past few years, the threatened countermeasures could still affect over US$777 million worth of EU wines, nearly 70% of China's total wine imports last year, as per official data. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates, Australia's largest wine producer, plans to increase its workforce in China by two-thirds this year following re-entry into its biggest export market. Read More
China's bar scene is lively again, according to latest report from Meituan, noting the strong recovery of wine bars in particular. Read More
Since 2023, China's nightlife scene has faced unprecedented challenges, with numerous establishments shuttering their doors. Amidst this downturn, iBarrel, a pioneering wine bar launched by a Shanghai-based tech company in 2015, has defied the odds. Read More