Germans Are Drinking Less Wine, Including Less German Wine

Wine sales are declining in Germany, one of the world's biggest import markets.

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New Report Describes Polarized Wine Industry and Raises Questions Over PDOs

Robert Joseph analyses the 'State of the International Wine Market in 2022', a report published by Rafael Del Rey and Prof Simone Loose.

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Seven Ways to Improve Winery Profitability

When a panel of wine industry experts convened to discuss the latest SVB Annual Direct-to-Consumer Wine Survey Report, they also offered some suggestions on how to make more money. Felicity Carter listened in.

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Changyu Emerges as the Strongest Wine Brand

The Chinese company Changyu has been evaluated as the second most valuable wine brand, narrowly trailing behind Moët & Chandon but surpassing it in brand strength, as reported by Peter Douglas.

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Alternative Wines: Unlocking Potential in a Growing Market

So-called "alternative wines" can be organic, biodynamic, natural, sustainable, or without added sulfites. A global survey reveals which markets show potential.

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German Consumer Survey Shows Wine Lovers Want Transparency

A consumer survey done by Hochschule Geisenheim University shows that wine-interested consumers in Germany expect transparency around ingredients. Prof. Dr Simone Loose presents the findings. 

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E-commerce: Upswing or Downswing?

Corona gave online retail a fat boom. With the return to more normality, the boom also slowed down. However, a decline of e-commerce is not to be expected.

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Damp Lifestyle - a New Name for a Threat to the Alcohol Industry?

Young people appear to be embracing the call to drink in moderation. Alongside widely reported moves by Millennials and Gen Z towards being 'sober' and saying no to all alcohol, TikTok seems to be encouraging a trend to simply drink less.

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French Wine Declines as Nolo Category Rises

While wine consumption in France continues to drop, with red wine shunned more than other styles, French consumers are showing increasing interest for no- and lower-alcohol (NOLO) products. Louise Hurren reports.

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