Category: International Wine Industry News
Digitalisation an important driver for market success
ProWein has released a report detailing the status of digitalisation in the wine industry. Titled Special Report on the ProWein Business Survey 2024: Digitalisation of the wine sector – current status and future development, the report looks at digitalisation as an important driver for market success, and identifies ‘critical’ areas where digitalisation can drive growth and innovation within the wine sector, ensuring businesses remain competitive and responsive to market demands.
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Austria outstrips France with its share of organic vineyards, exceeding 10,000ha
The under vine area in Austria that is certified as organic has risen to 10,432 hectares – roughly equivalent to the size of 15,000 football pitches. This accounts for 24% of the total area under vine in the country.
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Australia shows off at International Wine Challenge, second only to France
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has announced the results of its 2024 competition, with medals awarded to 38 winemaking countries following a blind tasting by an international panel of experts last month.
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Championing Chenin Blanc: South Africa invests in ‘adaptable’ variety
An initiative is being launched in South Africa to advance the prominence and economic viability of South African Chenin Blanc. Titled ‘Premiumisation and Value Growth of South African Chenin Blanc Wine’, the project is a collaboration between South Africa Wine, The South African Grape and Wine Research Institute (SAGWRI), Stellenbosch University, and the Chenin Blanc Association of South Africa (CBA).
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Aldi launches own-brand wine in ‘flat’ bottles, nearly seven times lighter than glass
Aldi has launched its own-brand wine in flat, recycled wine bottles, a first for a UK supermarket. Made from 100 percent recycled PET, the new flat bottles weigh just 63g – making them nearly seven times lighter and stronger than a standard glass bottle, while being completely shatterproof.
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Vinexpo returns to Hong Kong for 2024 with a strong focus on China
International wine and spirits trade exhibition Vinexpo is set to return to Hong Kong this year, with 10,000 trade visitors expected to attend. The event will take place from 28 to 30 May, and will explore every type of on-trend product in the wine and spirits industry, highlighting developments across the globe from no and low alcohol offerings to the increasing popularity of organic and biodynamic wines in Asia
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Aldi launches its own-brand wine in paper bottles in a UK supermarket first
Aldi is launching its own-brand wine in paper bottles, in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint. Using bottles from 94% recycled paperboard with a food-grade pouch to contain the wine, the new bottles are fully recyclable and five times lighter than a standard glass bottle.
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South Africa Wine calls for urgent action
South Africa Wine has urged the government to address issues that “require immediate attention for the betterment of the industry”. In the leadup to the country’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), South Africa Wines has highlighted several matters that threaten the wine industry as part of a number of submissions made to government departments.
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New Kiwi OIV director’s ambitious agenda
The first official act of the new OIV director general, John Barker, took place on 11 January in Dijon, at the OIV’s New Year celebration 2024. Barker shared his objectives for 2024 and his perspectives on the new 5-year strategic plan of the OIV (2025-2029).
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“Enovitis Extrême” closes with record numbers
The heroic viticulture event Enovitis Extrême has come to a close, recording 84 brand exhibits and thousands of visitors, almost doubling its numbers from its previous event.
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Heroic viticulture field trials at Enovitis Extrême
The alpine vineyards of the Cantina Valle Isarco in northern Italy will become the backdrop for the most advanced technologies and equipment for heroic viticulture, at the Enovitis Extrême field trials and live performances of machines for viticulture on Thursday 13 July.
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Familia Torres continues reduction of its carbon footprint
According to the latest audited balance sheet of Familia Torres (specifically Miguel Torres S.A.), the winery has reduced its CO₂ emissions per bottle by 36 per cent from 2008 to 2022 in scopes 1, 2 and 3, a reduction that stands at 46% from the vineyard to the consumer if only direct emissions (scopes 1 and 2) are taken into account.
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Australians among 2023 WSET graduates honoured at London ceremony
WSET (the Wine & Spirit Education Trust) yesterday hosted its annual Graduation Ceremony and Prize Reception at the Guildhall in the City of London with 30 Australian graduates successfully completing WSET’s world renowned diploma. Twelve of those attended the ceremony in person or virtually. During the celebration WSET CEO Michelle Brampton announced that Dr Laura […]
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Success of ProWine Singapore 2022 demonstrates strong demand in SE Asia’s growing wines business
ProWine Singapore 2022, Southeast Asia’s first post-pandemic in-person dedicated trade fair for the wine and spirits sector, saw tremendous success, bringing together 230 high-quality exhibitors from 27 countries and regions to meet with 8,500 visitors from around the world. This represents a close to 20% increase in visitors compared to the last edition held in […]
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South Korea closes in on US as most attractive global wine market
The United States has once again topped the list of the most attractive wine markets in the world, though its lead over #2 on the list, South Korea, was cut, according to the global leader in wine consumer research and insights report from Wine Intelligence. In 2020, South Korea rose eight places to take the […]
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JancisRobinson.com acquired by US digital media company
Miami-based digital media company Recurrent Ventures has acquired Master of Wine Jancis Robinson’s website, JancisRobinson.com, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2000 as an independent publisher, JancisRobinson.com has steadily grown its subscriber base of wine enthusiasts across 82 countries. The website provides free comprehensive guides to wine regions, grape varieties and vintages.
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