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The New Zealand government has been investing in viticulture for the last seven years. They now expect to reap the rewards.

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With a minority stake in French Bloom, a French producer of non-alcoholic premium sparkling wine, LVMH is entering the non-alcoholic market for the first time and targeting "flexi-drinkers."

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Even before the end of this year's harvest, several regions are taking stock. France's harvest is particularly small.

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Major wine bodies from across Europe have come together to launch the VITÆVINO Declaration, an initiative to combat the growing anti-alcohol movement.

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While Henkell Freixenet faces tough measures in Spain to maintain supply amid drought conditions, everything is running smoothly for Mionetto. Will Prosecco become the new Cava in the Wiesbaden-based company's portfolio?

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The French brand is launching two new vacuum pumps for preserving both still and sparkling wine.

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Heavy rainfall over the weekend has sped up the grape harvest in Rioja. Winemakers, especially in Rioja Baja, had to rush to bring in the crop. 

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Despite a steady global bulk wine market, a looming white wine shortage in Chile is driving prices up, with 2025 grape contracts already being signed at significantly higher rates.

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For the first time, a representative study by Geisenheim University, commissioned by the German Wine Institute (DWI), reveals where wines are sold in the domestic market, volumes and revenues. How important is the restaurant sector?

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Online peer-review app and online retailer Vivino has launched its first flagship store, marking its first move into physical retail, blending online and in-person experiences to strengthen brand loyalty.

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Several vineyards, especially in the Dão region, have been completely destroyed. Some winemakers even had to put out the fires themselves.

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The auction house is merging with both an Arab and a Luxembourg-based company.

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Official starting signal for ticket sales: Those who book ProWein 2025 tickets now will benefit from the attractive early bird offer.

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The Ribeira Sacra region is struggling with sales problems. The regional government is trying to initiate crisis distillation to save the region, while large wineries are terminating their contracts with wine producers.

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ProWein will host an industry discussion on 1 October 2024, focusing on the impact of digitalisation in the wine industry. This follows the release of a special report highlighting the transformative role of digital technology in the sector.

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