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Unusual Suspects Report: Diversity in the East

Published:  21 August, 2024

Following the success of the inaugural CEE tasting, Justin Keay dives into the multi-faceted diversity of the region, spanning Central Europe, the Balkans and the Caucasus.

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Succession: Passing the baton

Published:  20 August, 2024

Andrew Catchpole catches up with families managing a transition between first and second generations.

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Design & Packaging: All change on alt

Published:  16 August, 2024

With eco-concerns and economic pressures pointing the way to alternative packaging, we look at which formats are making the most headway. Jo Gilbert reports.

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Tech: Sentinel’s technological revolution in vineyards worldwide

Published:  14 August, 2024

An innovative tool is helping wineries to capture detailed vine-level data and manage their crops more effectively. James Bayley reports.

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Insights: Cork’s sustainable revival

Published:  12 August, 2024

James Bayley explains how cork has recovered from its tainted reputation to prevail as a sustainable contender in the closures world.

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Multiples: Summer of innovation

Published:  09 August, 2024

James Bayley takes a look at supermarket giant Tesco as it unveils its summer drinks trends and celebrates success at the IWC.

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Analysis: Scales tipped in favour of savings over alcohol

Published:  06 August, 2024

Inflation is down, but prices are still the highest they have ever been for alcoholic drinks in the UK, adding to existing pressures for wine. Jo Gilbert reports on exclusive data.

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Analysis: Future-proofing the world’s vineyards

Published:  05 August, 2024

Jo Gilbert reports on the results of a fascinating carbon-enrichment project that aims to predict and offset the effects of a climate-impacted future.

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Indies: Buying independence

Published:  02 August, 2024

James Lawrence looks to the evolving role of indie buying groups in response to recent trends.

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Italy Report: Going Garganega

Published:  31 July, 2024

Both beguiling and bewildering, Soave’s diversity is being harnessed to push a message of quality. Andrew Catchpole takes a taste.

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Italy Report: Sicilian wine ups its game

Published:  30 July, 2024

James Bayley reports back from Sicilia en Primeur on the strength and resilience of the Sicilian wine industry.

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Italy Report: Leftfield Italy’s time to shine

Published:  26 July, 2024

Justin Keay looks at the changing face of Italian wine and how importers are trying to meet growing demand for off-piste varieties.

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Italy Report: Lighter, food-friendly wines ascend

Published:  24 July, 2024

Jo Gilbert caught up with some of Italy’s most influential producers to discover which market-shaping trends and styles are currently creating momentum in the UK.

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UK spirits decline, premium segments resilient

Published:  23 July, 2024

James Lawrence looks at the trends shaping and driving premium sales

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On-trade: The highs, lows and holding on

Published:  18 July, 2024

Clinton Cawood examines the sectors of the market faring best and those suffering the most.

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Headline Heroes: Creating Champagne’s ‘perfect year’

Published:  17 July, 2024

David Kermode looks at how top Champagne houses are taking their pick of the best vintages to create superior blends

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AI – drawing the line

Published:  11 July, 2024

From NPD to vineyard management, Jo Gilbert asks how AI can benefit the alcohol industry – and when it’s time to stop.

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Analysis: Judgement of Canada

Published:  09 July, 2024

Canada may be a small player on the international wine scene, but in recent times its wines have received increasing international attention and praise beyond what has traditionally made Canada famous – its icewines and late harvests.

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Analysis: Playing down the UK wine hype

Published:  08 July, 2024

Is the UK trade over-hyping the home-grown wine ‘boom’? Jo Gilbert explains why the industry needs to tread carefully.

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Multiples: Summer trade is on a roll

Published:  05 July, 2024

James Bayley looks at how the Euros look set to influence consumer spending patterns to the benefit of the UK trade.

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