Inadequate Environmental Conditions for EU Funding

The European Court of Auditors has sharply criticized the distribution of EU subsidies for viticulture in a special report.

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EU Adopts New Regulations for PDOs

The EU has agreed on a new regulation aimed at more effectively safeguarding Appellations of Origin, even when the respective products are processed into others.

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Diverging from EU, Britain Relaxes Wine Legislation and Introduces Confusion

Robert Joseph considers the implications of the UK government decision to dump EU wine rules.

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Italy Authorities Increase Raids on Wineries

More than 200 violations of regulations and laws were found during controls by the Carabinieri anti-fraud unit.

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WHO Shifts Its Alcohol Narratives and the Wine Industry Faces New Challenges

The World Health Organisation has alcohol in its crosshairs. One industry expert tells Felicity Carter that the wine industry needs to pay attention.

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Major Shake-Up in Rioja

One of the largest producer associations exits key decision-making bodies of the DOCa, citing a neglect of quality and the underrepresentation of smaller producers. What does this mean for the future of Rioja wines?

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European Alcohol Policy Is Coming for Wine

Warning labels, advertising bans and price changes could upend the European wine industry. Frederik Nikolai Schulz and Jon Hanf from Hochschule Geisenheim University report on current developments in European alcohol policy.

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New Labeling Regulations in the EU

The EU has amended existing wine declaration regulations – eliminating foil casing requirements for sparkling wine. The new provisions will be effective from 8th December 2023.

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Australia Cautiously Hopes for an End to Chinese Sanctions

China has lifted its sanctions on Australian barley. Could wine be next?

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