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No- and Low-Alcohol Drinks Are Reshaping the Beverage Alcohol Category
No- and low-alcohol drinks are outgrowing the wider beverage alcohol market as moderation becomes a lasting habit. See what's driving the shift and what it means for brands. Read more...
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French Wine Exports Slide Again in Early 2026, Despite Pockets of Recovery
French wine exports fell 4% in value in early 2026, with US and UK volumes recovering but prices dropping and Europe still declining. Read more...
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How Moldova's Wine Industry Is Trading Volume for Value in 2026
New ONVV data reveals Moldova's wine industry traded volume for value in H1 2026, with divin exports nearly doubling and bottled wine outperforming bulk across most categories. Read more...
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Italian Wine Faces a Reckoning: Overflowing Cellars, Sinking Exports, and a Call for Hard Choices
Italian wine cellars hold a record 53M hectoliters as exports to the US drop 17%. UIV leaders call for planting freezes, yield cuts, and a new long-term strategy to survive... Read more...
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France's Wine Regions Brace for Early Harvest as Heat and Drought Cut Into Yields
Drought and heat push France toward an early, smaller wine harvest. Champagne, Bordeaux & Burgundy face reduced yields ahead of August picking. Read more...
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Moldova Approves 2026–2030 Wine Strategy to Strengthen Premium Wine Exports
Moldova has approved its 2026–2030 Wine Sector Strategy, focusing on premium wine exports, vineyard modernization, sustainability, indigenous grape varieties, and stronger global competitiveness. Read more...
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Rosé Wine Continues Its Global Rise
Rosé wine is gaining popularity worldwide as consumers seek versatile, premium, and lower-alcohol wines. Discover the trends driving growth through 2032. Read more...
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Climate Resilience in the Vineyard: How Conegliano Valdobbiadene Is Preparing for a Warmer Future
Discover how Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG vineyards are adapting to climate change through healthier soils, water conservation, canopy management, and innovative sustainability strategies. Read more...
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Wine Tourism Boom Set to Transform Global Wine Regions Through 2033
Global wine tourism is forecast to reach $138.4 billion by 2033 as travelers increasingly seek vineyard visits, wine tastings, and immersive cultural experiences. Discover the trends driving growth across Europe,... Read more...
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Piedmont's Premium Wine Strategy Faces a New Test in 2026
Discover how Piedmont's wine industry is adapting to climate change while strengthening its premium positioning through quality-focused production, sustainability, and strong global demand. Read more...
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Moldova’s Wine Exports Show Value Resilience Despite Lower Volumes in 2026
Discover how Moldova’s wine exports performed in 2026. Despite an 18% drop in volume, premium wines and divin helped maintain export value and strengthen global market positioning. Read more...
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European Wine Exports Show Early Signs of Recovery as Key Markets Stabilize
European wine exports showed signs of recovery in March 2026 as export volumes returned to growth and key markets such as the UK, Russia, and Brazil improved despite continued weakness... Read more...