Hundreds of freight trains were held up at the Brest crossing, including containers of European wine destined for China, with backlogs expected to take at least a week to clear even after traffic resumes. We talked to Hillebrand Gori and wine merchants to unpack the impacts. Read More
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While the total consumption of alcoholic beverages in Japan has been decreasing for over 20 years, wine and spirits have been on the rise. Here's why ProWine Tokyo is the must-attend fair for wineries and exhibitors interested in the market. Read More
The world's biggest luxury group LVMH has reported strong growth in the first quarter of 2022 but its wine and spirits business was hampered by global supply constraints. Read More
Major global beer brands have announced that they are withdrawing and halting business plans in Russia this month, as more companies dash for the exit as Russian invasion into Ukraine turns into a costly affair for companies. Read More
Ukraine civilians and breweries are heeding to president Zelensky’s call to make Molotov cocktails this weekend to defend the country, as Ukraine braces for Russia’s intensified invasion. Read More