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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...
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Generation Z Leads the Shift in Alcohol Consumption Trend
Discover how Generation Z is reshaping alcohol consumption in 15 countries: higher participation, fewer drink types per occasion, and shorter breaks from alcohol, according to IWSR Bevtrac 2025. Read more...
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Moldovan Wines Win 119 Medals at 2026 Mundus Vini Competition
Moldovan wines achieved outstanding success at the 2026 international tasting, securing 119 medals including 75 gold. Explore the full list of award-winning Moldovan wines and their producers. Read more...
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Fine Wine Shows Early Signs of Recovery in 2026
Fine wine indices tracked by Liv-ex show modest growth in early 2026, led by Italian icons like Barolo Monfortino, Masseto and Solaia, signaling cautious recovery in the secondary market. Read more...
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German Wine Consumption Falls Amid Economic Caution
German wine consumption dropped by 7% last year as households reduced purchase frequency and quantity, with domestic wines slightly increasing market share to 42.6%. Read more...
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Italian Wine Market: 2025 Challenges and 2026 Outlook
Italian wine producers faced a challenging 2025, with over half breaking even and exports reaching €8.1 billion. Discover the sector’s 2026 outlook, investment trends, and emerging opportunities. Read more...
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EU Crisis Funds Activated for French Wine Sector
The EU allocates EUR 40 million from its crisis reserve to support French wine distillation, easing surplus pressure ahead of the 2026 harvest and advancing structural reforms. Read more...