French wine and spirits export volumes fell last year to their lowest level in at least a quarter-century, and industry leaders see little immediate relief ahead. Read More
China
Treasury Wine Estates has scored a major courtroom victory in China, winning more than $10 million in damages after a years-long fight against a wine brand accused of mimicking its iconic Penfolds label. Read More
A Chinese state media-affiliated social media account has suggested that Beijing could launch anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into European Union wines, particularly those from France. Read More
China and South Africa have signed a framework trade agreement that will grant South African exports, including wine, zero tariffs across all product categories once the deal takes effect. Read More
Interprocom, one of China’s best-known Italian wine operators, has announced that it will join the Ethica Wines Group, marking a new phase in its development. Read More
Hong Kong’s wine imports showed early signs of stabilisation in 2025, with import value edging higher after three consecutive years of decline, though still well below 2021's peak. Read More
China is slashing whisky tariff down to 5%, which is expected to generate £250 million in economic benefits for the UK over the next five years. Read More
Over the course of a single year, China’s brandy import value fell by more than US$500 million, while whisky import volume rose by more than 6.65 million litres — equivalent to nearly nine million additional 750-ml bottles. Read More
Henan Kingstar Brewery rose to prominence after its tea-flavoured beer went viral on livestreaming platforms, driving rapid revenue and profit growth.
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Sam’s Club’s bestsellers reveal how price pressure, flavour preferences and a shrinking market are rewriting China’s wine playbook. Read More