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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

US – Europe Aerospace trade temporary truce Just last month we highlighted the distress brought by the long-running trade conflict over government subsidies to Airbus and rival Boeing. The 25% tariffs on French, English, Spanish…

New import tariffs due to long-disputed EU-US aerospace trade conflict Americans start 2021 with a reduced portfolio and higher price points for French and German wines and other grape-based spirits, as a result of the…

The wine industry turns a new leaf, leaving behind a tumultuous year, one of a health crisis, lack of free circulation, and financial damages among countless others. There`s much to see in the world of…