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Blog: Why wine is such a slow adopter of e-commerce
There is no slower adopter of digital marketing and e-commerce than the wine industry. Though wine is among the most ubiquitous of all alcoholic drinks, second only to beer, it lags in its e-commerce efforts as a sector.
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Blog: Washington’s paradoxical 2021 vintage
There are fewer grapes this year, but more will be harvested than last year. Washington State winegrape growers have generally seen smaller crops in 2021, but the state as a whole should produce more wine this vintage. How is that possible?
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GM crops yet to impact wine industry
The lifting of a moratorium on genetically modified crops in South Australia late last year is yet to impact the state’s wine industry despite concerns the rule change could cost millions in lost exports. However, the wine industry says it is still “considerably” worried about potential erosion of its clean and green image among consumers […]
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Guest winemakers to again put Langhorne Creek grapes in a glass of their own
A unique wine project that gifts Langhorne Creek grapes to emerging winemakers to produce bespoke drops will be back in 2022 following a successful debut in 2020. The 5255 project – which honours Langhorne Creek’s postcode – launched in 2020 and attracted 26 applications from across South Australia and one from Queensland.
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Shortage of NZ wine in the UK
The UK is being hit by a shortage of New Zealand wine as exporters struggle with low grape volumes and strong demand. The UK is New Zealand’s second largest export market for wine, but according to a report, some of the country’s favourite brands of Sauvignon Blanc could disappear from shelves in the run up […]
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Argentina’s wines can’t be bottled due to glass shortage
Argentina’s famed vineyards are struggling to find wine bottles amid a global shortage of glass, in the latest example of supply backlogs hitting local production. The shortages are being exacerbated by a fire at a facility belonging to one of the few glass producers in the South American nation.
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Breaking glass ceilings in the wine industry
Starting a wine or spirits label is no easy task, especially for a Black woman with no prior experience or connections in the beverage industry. But Dr LaToya Thompson tapped into her passion for science to launch Opulence.
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Champagne projected to ship 305m bottles in 2021
Champagne shipments for this year are projected to reach 305 million bottles, a total that takes the market not only back up to pre-COVID levels, but beyond them, reports Reuters. According to the news site, the forecast comes on the back of surging post-pandemic Champagne demand in markets such as the US, along with the […]
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Fine wine prices reach all-time high
The Liv-ex 100 index rose 3.85% in September to close at 364.44, within a whisker of the peak set in June 2011 (364.69). The Liv-ex 1000 index is also at its highest level ever. The broadest measure of the market rose 2.5% last month to close at 395.37.
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US winery association cuts ties with NDSU, says researchers not prioritizing industry needs
The Winery Association of North Dakota says the university is not sharing information with the industry so wineries can give input on what they need in cold-hardy grapes. A state board of higher education members is trying to repair the broken relationship.
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Indian oenophiles to get a taste of South Australia’s wines
Wine lovers in India will soon be able to enjoy more South Australian wines following the launch of the South Australian Indian Wine Expansion Program. Minister for trade and investment Stephen Patterson reportedly said the initiative will help both South Australian wine producers already exporting to India looking to tap into new market opportunities as […]
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Local winery leads the way on sustainability
A local winery has been awarded a certification for its commitment to environmentally friendly winemaking. Lake Moodemere Estate recently received a Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Certification, a first in North East Victoria, and one of only ten vineyards recognised in Victoria.
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Direct to consumer solution
Wine Collective Direct, a global marketplace for New Zealand wine producers, has added a Digital Success Programme to its offering. “We’re absolutely thrilled to see producers experiencing high-value direct sales on the platform since launching in May this year,” said Ryann Calder, Wine Collective’s direct manager of producer growth.
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Retailers are locking in expensive shipping contracts that will likely outlast the pandemic
Retailers are desperate to restock their depleted inventories as the holiday shopping season approaches and global supply chains remain in disarray. In their quest to find a consistent, reliable way to import goods, some companies have locked themselves into expensive schemes that could keep freight rates—and potentially consumer prices—inflated even after the current supply chain […]
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France is increasing its canned wine production
Canned wines have seen a spike in popularity in populations across Europe and America looking for portability and convenience. Over half of young people in the UK have consumed them, or plan to in the coming future, and they are commonly stocked in US supermarkets.
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Consumers demand more choice and innovation in low and no alcohol drinks
Despite the growth of the low and no alcohol category, only a third of consumers say they are satisfied with current products on the market, according to a new survey. Research carried out by flavour and fragrance company Givaudan, across 6,000 European consumers, shows that 60% of alcohol drinkers in Europe are reducing their consumption.
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