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Asia is the future: Vinexpo(2010-03-01)
In a new study commissioned by Vinexpo to coincide with the 2010 Vinexpo Asia-Pacific, the International Wine and Spirits Record (IWSR) has predicted the trends of the Asian wine and spirits markets up to 2013.
New Nielsen study reveals positive consumer trends for Merlot(2010-03-01)
New research by The Nielsen Company into consumer wine consumption patterns and attitudes reveals surprising facts about a wine both loved and maligned in the United States: Merlot.
California wine shipments fall in US(2010-03-01)
California wine shipments in the US fell for the first time in 16 years in 2009 as consumers turned to cheaper bulk imported wines, according to new figures.
Woman power(2010-03-01)
New research by the Boston Consulting Group revealed women’s defining role in the entrepreneurial economy expecting women to create 70% of global growth in income at household level over the next 5 years.
Sudden spurt bodes well for online sales(2010-03-01)
Thabiso Mochiko writes in Business Report that Internet usage in South Africa has jumped 15% in 2009 bringing the total number of users to 5.3m raising expectations that the country could have 6m users by the end of 2010.
Lightest wine bottle launched in UK(2010-03-01)
At 300g, the lightweight bottle uses nearly 30% less glass than the average wine bottle, creating less carbon emissions.
Tech Talk: Trends for vineyards and wineries(2010-03-01)
At Intervitis Interfructa 2010 in Stuttgart this March where the latest innovations in technology will be on exhibition, expect climate change to set the scene.
German Wine Institute launches intern initiative(2010-03-01)
The German Wine Institute (GWI) has launched an initiative aimed at giving young foreign wine industry professionals work experience at a top German wine estate.
Wine community rallies to help Haiti(2010-03-01)
The international wine community has been working together to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake tragedy. The Wines for Haiti fund-raising project started by US wine network, Palate Press, has drawn in support from social networking sites across the globe to encourage people to donate something special from their cellar to be auctioned online.
Wine-weaning sends wrong message(2010-03-01)
Wine-weaning could be an introduction to alcohol and there is no telling if a child would become accustomed to the occasional sip and become a substance abuser.
Red wine, dark chocolate kill cancer(2010-03-01)
Even though we knew that red wine and dark chocolate have health benefits, a new study finds that the two are actually potent medicine for killing cancer.
Resveratrol protects lungs(2010-03-01)
The inhalation of smoke, especially from cigarettes, is a leading cause of lung cancer. But new research on lung cells shows a glass or two of red wine may help prevent the disease.
Bordeaux launches new carbon reduction system(2010-03-01)
Bordeaux is aiming to be 'world leader in winemaking sustainability' with the launch of an Environmental Management System. Bordeaux wine body the CIVB announced the initiative as part of its commitment to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2050.
Dams not up to task, say farmers(2010-03-01)
Donwald Pressly reports in Business Report that water shortages from rivers running dry during droughts have focused the attention on the lack of regional infrastructure planning and a regulating authority to oversee water pricing.
Russian investigation highlights huge mark-ups and wine 'cartel'(2010-03-01)
Igor Artemiev, director of the Russian anti-monopoly body FAS said that in some cases wines costing as little as €6 in France were being sold for up to €150 in Russia.
ABS crushed by wine error(2010-03-01)
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is to issue an apology for releasing incorrect data about the Australian wine industry. The annual report revealing NSW had overtaken South Australia as the largest wine producing state in 2009 was incorrect, it said.
Croatian wine is on the up!(2010-03-01)
Croatian wine is rarely seen outside of Croatia. But from now on you will be able to see it in... China! According to the daily Novi list, Toljanic and Zelenika are going to export their wine to the city of Gulin, and also plan to open a joint branch office there.
Bordeaux wine industry rallies to survive in US(2010-03-01)
US importer Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E) has ended its 35-year relationship with Bordeaux and started liquidating millions of dollars’ worth of stock at discount prices.
Alcohol substitute that avoids drunkenness and hangovers in development(2010-01-15)
An alcohol substitute that mimics its pleasant buzz without leading to drunkenness and hangovers is being developed by scientists at Imperial College London.
Mintel predicts global consumer trends for 2010(2010-01-15)
The Gourmet Retailer reports on Mintel’s prediction of seven key consumer behavior trends for 2010.
French try to 'disguise' wine as New Zealand produce(2010-01-15)
The French who are renowned for fiercely protecting the right of its winemakers to use regional names and geographic indicators on bottles, are being accused of trying to pass off their wine as New Zealand produce to cash in on the popularity of the brands from down under.
Food trends in 2030(2010-01-15)
A report by The Future Laboratory, a consultancy firm, predicts lean times for the catering industry with more people cooking and entertaining at home.
The International Society of Africans in Wine (ISAW) to launch 2010 Drink Well, Do Good tour(2010-01-15)
ISAW is an Atlanta based charity with the mission of building sustainable communities through viticulture. The mission of its Drink Well, Do Good 2010 tour is to raise funds to build a pilot training institute in Stellenbosch.
Wine cheaper than Coke and water(2010-01-15)
In Australia, wine is now cheaper than water and Coke, courtesy of a grape glut, a surging dollar and changing tastes.
Turn wine lake into bio-diesel(2010-01-15)
The Australian wine industry is looking at an oversupply of grapes this year of 200,000 tonnes or more. One possible solution is to turn excess grapes into BioDiesel using algae ponds to convert the biomass of grapes into usable bio diesel and glycerine.
Jackson Family Wines pilot reduces water use 70%(2010-01-15)
The maker of Kendall-Jackson wines has completed a year-long pilot into water-saving technologies that it believes could help the California wine industry save a billion gallons of water a year.
Rip out vines, wine industry told(2010-01-15)
Peter Lehmann Wines has warned that the Australian wine industry must rip out 35,000 hectares of vineyards to restore the balance between supply and demand.
Constellation terminates 300 grower contracts(2010-01-15)
Australia's biggest buyer of wine grapes advised growers just before the New Year that they would see their contracts end after the 2012 vintage.
Wine and health(2010-01-15)
Wine, as we all know, is good for us – or is it? Barely a week goes by without new scientific research claiming that wine can either prevent or reduce the severity of numerous illnesses and ailments. But numerous studies have also shown that wine consumption can lead to a wide variety of conditions, including dementia, depression, and cancer.
New vineyard tractor runs on cuttings(2010-01-15)
Rising petrol prices have fuelled the creation of a vineyard tractor powered by vineyard cuttings.
Weather puts dent in Chilean grape crop(2009-12-14)
Frost in several major growing areas, combined with an expectation of poor weather related to El Nino this season, led the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service to forecast a production drop of up to 10% in 2010. |
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