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After a successful application phase, full membership is just a formality.

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For the first time, no- and low-alcohol products will be showcased at Millésime Bio, the world’s premier trade fair for organic wine, set to take place from January 27 to 29, 2025, in Montpellier.

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In the first nine months of 2024, Chilean wine giant Concha y Toro reported a significant sales increase, bolstered by strong performances in key markets and a growing share of premium and high-end wines.

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After nearly a year, the Foncalieu cooperative has permanently filled its leadership role.

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New developments in the ongoing dispute over bottle packaging: A joint statement has been issued by winegrower associations.

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Full stocks: Wine stocks in Germany are 2.8% higher than in the previous year.

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The 2024 harvest volume in France is approaching the historic low of 2017. While the October forecast was set at 37.5m hl, the figure has now dropped again.

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A grim assessment reveals that major issues are primarily affecting cooperatives focused on red wine production.

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In France, there is now a renowned AOP region where all wineries are certified organic.

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The Wine in Moderation initiative has announced the second international Wine in Moderation Day, set for 8 November 2024, to promote responsible wine consumption worldwide.

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Josep Ferrer, Honorary President of Freixenet, has passed away at the age of 99. Born on October 19, 1925, he is regarded as one of the key figures who helped shape the sparkling wine company.

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The historic Spanish winery Torres is introducing a range of mature wine icons to the market.

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The UIV is calling for a new proposal to classify the resulting alcohol as waste and to allow the terms “dealcoholized” and “partially dealcoholized wine.”

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Several wine-growing areas have been severely impacted by recent flooding, leaving vintners to contend with devastating damage.

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Plans are in place to uproot up to 8% of the vineyards in the Gironde over the short term.

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