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New product presentation and wine expo invitation templates are available

August 2, 2022

Since the launch of our Marketing Academy section of the BWI platform last year, we’ve been working hard to add as much quality material as possible, to help our clients reach their goals. The latest…

Financial Data Update March 2022

March 28, 2022

We are happy to announce that this month the BestWineImporters data team has finished an important update for our platform, which focuses on financial information for companies from 7 European countries. Users of the BWI…

BWI – Discover What’s New in 2022

February 16, 2022

We’re starting 2022 with a number of exciting features that aim to both increase the complexity of the data that BWI provides and also offer our clients valuable resources in a complex Marketing Academy section. New Features Available…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – February 2022

February 16, 2022

Australia-China tension rising Tensions just keep rising as Australia is still facing economic coercion from China, despite striving to diversify its partnerships. After imposing devastating tariffs and bans on Aussie exports in 2020, Canberra is…

BestWineImporters: 2021, Year in Review

January 4, 2022

In 2021 we witnessed many challenges: alcohol sale and consumption restrictions, import bans, trade conflicts, cancelled trade shows, frost strikes, wildfires, shipping containers shortage, new import tariffs… but we also rejoiced over import records, space-aged…

New exclusive feature for our customers: The BestWineImporters Knowledge Base

December 21, 2021

Because customer satisfaction is paramount to us, this year we have launched the BestWineImporters Knowledge Base, a self-help centre of information on how to use the BestWineImporters platform to its full potential. The BestWineImporters Knowledge…

10 tips that make you a magnet for wine, beer, and spirits importers, and close more deals!

December 10, 2021

Selling was never easy, especially today when buyers are bombarded with sales and marketing messages anywhere they click or go. In the import-export business worldwide, this paradox of choice, of having so many offers to…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – November 2021

December 2, 2021

New liquor excise regime in Delhi As of Wednesday, India`s liquor retail markets faces a new excise policy and is now allowed to be handled by private players. The new regulations are set to replace…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – October 2021

November 1, 2021

Disruptions in the supply chain lead to alcohol shortage in the US With the holiday season approaching, the demand for alcohol is fastly increasing while industry experts warn about nationwide supply chain issues, disruptions related…

We`ve just returned from Salon Gourmets 2021! See what you`ve missed at this year`s edition!

October 29, 2021

Warm weather and great company! For four days, between the 18th and 21st October of this year, we`ve attended the much-awaited new edition of Salon Gourmets, the biggest Fine Food and Beverages Fair in Europe.…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – September 2021

September 30, 2021

New international sustainability organisation A group of about 50 companies from around the globe have come together to create a new non-profit organization by the name of Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR), intending to accelerate action…

3 alcohol export myths to leave behind and reach your true export potential

September 22, 2021

Driven by colonialism and technological advances, the last two centuries encompassed tremendous development in the global economy, accelerating the connection between the world’s economies and cultures. According to Statista, the trade value of goods exported…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – August 2021

September 3, 2021

Uk closer to shaking hands with New Zealand The final stages of negotiation between the post-Brexit UK and New Zealand to sign a bilateral free trade agreement have been recently discussed. The deal is expected…

The perks of exhibiting at wine, beer and spirits trade shows + tips for a successful participation

August 16, 2021

Despite their vast and growing success, the value of international trade expos is yet still blurred today by companies who see exhibiting at trade shows a costly hassle, favourable only for medium-sized to big market…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – July 2021

July 30, 2021

Wine red tape cut Since leaving the EU, UK wine importers have been experiencing several disruptions regarding their businesses as well as anxiousness due to future wine regulations and laboratory analysis, as well as paperwork…

Wine Importers and Wine Import Trends in Colombia 2021

July 29, 2021

Home to approximately 50 million inhabitants and nourished by significant economic growth in recent years, the Latin American country of Colombia is steadily becoming a fast-growing market and a top destination for worldwide wine exporters…

Wine Importers and Wine Import Trends in Thailand 2021

July 21, 2021

Already familiar with socially drinking with friends and family on a regular basis, the expanding nightlife and fine-dining sector in Bangkok, the limited local competition, the growing tourism and the increasingly affluent residents are steadily…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – June 2021

July 7, 2021

Rising alcohol levels in wine Despite the recent growing global trend towards low and no alcohol wines, at the other side of the spectrum, we can find another preference among wine consumers, namely wines with…

Get top marketing tips by listening to our Sergio Briceag on the Italian Wine Podcast

June 29, 2021

On the 28th of June, Bestwineimporters had the pleasure to be featured in the latest podcast episode of the Italian Wine Podcast, a project aimed to inform, educate, and entertain fans of Italian wine through…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – May 2021

June 4, 2021

UK aims new tariffs on US wine imports In retaliation for the 25% steel and 10% aluminium levies imposed by the Trump administration in 2018, the EU is imposing an additional 25% import duties on…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – April 2021

April 29, 2021

Low and alcohol-free drinks gain popularity Consumer lifestyle choices continue to influence the market evolution of alcoholic drinks. Despite a global decrease in alcoholic consumption, interest in low and non-alcoholic beverages has been gaining popularity…