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Global Wine Exports Decline Sharply in 2025 Amid Market Pressures
Global wine exports declined sharply in 2025, with both value and volume falling amid weaker demand, price pressure, and shifting consumer trends worldwide. Read more...
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EU-Australia Free Trade Deal Opens New Horizons for Wine Industry
EU and Australia finalize a free trade agreement boosting wine trade. Tariffs removed, GI protection strengthened, and regulatory cooperation improved for exporters. Read more...
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FIFA World Cup 2026 – A Global Stage for Football, Wine, and Beverage Giants
The 2026 FIFA World Cup blends football with global beverage culture, featuring Taittinger, AB InBev, and Diageo in a worldwide celebration. Read more...
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Italian Spirits Exports Surge to €1.75 Billion as Global Position Strengthens
Italian spirits exports hit €1.75 billion in 2024, making Italy the world’s fifth-largest exporter. Discover key markets, growth trends, and future outlook. Read more...
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Wine Prices vs Inflation – Why Italy Tells a Different Story
Explore why wine prices in Italy have risen far less than in other European countries, despite inflation, and what this means for consumption and market dynamics. Read more...
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Tuscany Embraces Sparkling Wines – A Historic Shift for Toscana IGT
Tuscany expands its wine identity with the introduction of sparkling Toscana IGT wines, combining tradition with innovation and targeting global demand for premium bubbles. Read more...
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Moldova's Wine Exports Reach $34.3 Million in Early 2026
Moldova's wine and spirits exports reached $34.3 million in the first two months of 2026 — up 7% in value despite a 20% volume drop. Divin surged +76%, sparkling wines... Read more...
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Lanson-BCC Reports 32% Profit Drop as Champagne Industry Faces Demand Crisis
Lanson-BCC reports a 32% profit drop in 2025 as rising grape costs and declining demand reshape the Champagne market. Discover the group’s strategy to regain volume and profitability. Read more...
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Champagne Sales Continue Decline as 2026 Offers Little Hope for Recovery
Champagne sales dropped to 266M bottles in 2025, the lowest in 20 years. Industry experts forecast no recovery in 2026 due to high production costs, strong euro, tariffs, and market... Read more...
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Italian Wine Exports Slow in 2025 After Record 2024
Italian wine exports declined in 2025 after a record 2024, reaching EUR 7.7 billion. Discover key markets, trends, and the outlook for the global Italian wine industry. Read more...
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Health, Digital Tools, and Generational Shifts Reshape Beverage Markets in the U.S. and Brazil
EY study shows U.S. and Brazil beverage markets shifting: health-conscious choices, AI tools, and generational preferences are reshaping alcohol, functional drinks, and energy drink consumption. Read more...
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Italian Wine Stocks Show Stabilization Despite Slight Inventory Growth
Italian wine cellar stocks reached 58.6 million hectoliters in February 2026, with PDO wines dominating inventories and Prosecco DOC leading the concentration of major denominations. Read more...