News
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Italian wines are the most popular wines in the world
21/07/2010
According to the Vinexpo / The IWSR study, 432 million cases of Italian still light wines were consumed in 2008, an increase of 14% over the last 10 years.
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Brussels gives up on idea of proposing new regulations for organic wines
21/07/2010
The European Commission has decided to withdraw its plans to introduce new rules governing the production of organic wines
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China’s wine market to top 100m cases
21/07/2010
According to the latest IWSR report, still light wine in China will top 100m cases for the first time in 2010.
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Cognac shipments pick up again
15/07/2010
Cognac shipments in April 2010 were 40.5% higher than the same month in 2009.
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Worldwide preference for rosé and organic wines
15/07/2010
A survey of 1,550 professionals from 17 countries carried out by Sopexa confirms a growing worldwide predilection for rosé wines.
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Direct sales challenged in US
15/07/2010
Encouraged by the wholesale lobby in the US, some Congress members are trying to push a bill through which would reinforce the current ‘3-tier system’
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Hong Kong signs MOU on wine businesses with US
23/06/2010
Hong Kong and the US have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation in wine-related businesses
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In China Grace Vineyard extends its network of clubs
23/06/2010
Grace Vineyard, an estate founded in 1997 with the reputation of being one of the best in China, should open 4 new Grace Vineyard clubs
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Scotch Whisky makers toast growth in Brazil
18/06/2010
A 56% increase in exports confirmed Scotch Whisky’s growing popularity in Brazil in 2009, according to new figures published by the UK-based Scotch Whisky Association.
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Institute symposium comes to France for the first time
17/06/2010
The 7th symposium of the Institute of Masters of Wine will be held from 24 to 27 June in Bordeaux, which is the first time on French soil.
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Rum market made by powerful brands
17/06/2010
In 2008, more than 126 million cases of rum were consumed worldwide, not including rum-based products like cachaça
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Taiwan: Formosa Imperial Wineseller hopes to open more shops at Carrefour
10/06/2010
After successfully opening a sales outlet in a Carrefour in Taipei, Formosa Wineseller International, intends to follow up with the same idea in 4 or 5 other Carrefour supermarkets.
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72% of trade professionals are optimistic about wine sales in 2011
10/06/2010
72% of wine professionals based outside France are optimistic about their business in 2011, compared to 58% about business in 2010
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2009 will kick-start the Asian futures market: Parker
18/05/2010
Asian collectors and consumers are going to buy Bordeaux 2009 as avidly as the Americans bought 1982, Robert Parker says.
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China on our minds
18/05/2010
In May 2010, all eyes are on China. The opening of the Shanghai universal exhibition on 1st May and the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific exhibition in Hong Kong are two major events for French exports...
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Taiwan: Formosa Imperial Wineseller hopes to open more shops at Carrefour
18/05/2010
After successfully opening a sales outlet in a Carrefour in Taipei, Formosa Wineseller International, one of the largest wine importers in Taiwan...
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The Asian wine market according to the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific / The IWSR 2010 study
28/04/2010
For the 8th consecutive year, Vinexpo commissioned The IWSR (The International Wine and Spirits Record) to prepare a detailed report on world wine and spirits consumption
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The visitors arrive in force
28/04/2010
Up to now, 7,500 visitors and journalists have already requested their Vinexpo Asia-Pacific access badges
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A resolutely international exhibition
28/04/2010
By bringing together 842 exhibitors from 32 countries, Vinexpo Asia-Pacific confirms its truly international status of industry leader.
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China recognises the Cognac geographical indication
26/04/2010
Beijing has recognised the Cognac geographical indication, which is a first for a European product and a guarantee that French spirits will benefit from better protection in China.
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China’s largest wine museum opens to public in east China
26/04/2010
China's largest wine museum (8,800 square meters) has opened to the pubic in east China's Qingdao City
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Briton Gerard Basset elected Best Sommelier in the World
26/04/2010
Gerard Basset from Great Britain was elected Best Sommelier in the World on Thursday in Santiago de Chile.
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Grape crop in South Africa down by 6.5% compared to 2009
16/04/2010
South African Wine Industry Information & Systems (SAWIS) has cut its grape crop forecast for the 2010 harvest.
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Satoru Moru, Best Sommelier of Asia-Oceania
16/04/2010
The first contest of the Best Sommelier of Asia-Oceania organised by the International Sommeliers’ Association took place in Osaka in November 2009.
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China: imported wines attract more attention
08/04/2010
In 2008, 11.8% of the total volume of wines consumed in China was imported, while imports accounted for 40.2% of wine retail sales.
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Singapore: 12.7% rise in wine consumption in 2008
02/04/2010
In 2008, the total consumption of both still and sparkling wines in Singapore reached 811,800 9-litre cases.
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Renewed agreement between Grands Chais de France and Dynasty the Chinese producer and distributor
02/04/2010
Grands Chais de France has been the exclusive importer and distributor of Dynasty wines in Europe since 1st March 2006 and has just concluded a new agreement with the Chinese winegrowing group.
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Vinexpo and Christie’s– a long history of cooperation
02/04/2010
Christie’s has had a formal partnership with Vinexpo since 1983 when they organized an exhibition stand and a Fine Wine Auction at almost every Vinexpo that has been held.
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India joins the 10 leading growth nations in the world for wine consumption between 2009 and 2013
19/03/2010
In 2008, wine consumption in India reached 1.449 million 9-litre cases, equivalent to 17.38 million bottles, an increase of 372% compared to 2004.
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Wine consumption in the most mature market in Asia continues to grow
17/03/2010
Hong Kong is the leading wine market in Asia with annual per capita consumption of 3.6 litres for the population of legal drinking age.
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The Vinexpo Academy: Tastings, Lectures & Educational Programme
17/03/2010
Vinexpo Asia-Pacific is more than just an exhibition; it is also a prime occasion for Asian-Pacific visitors to enhance their knowledge of the wine and spirits industry.
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Vietnam liberalises foreign investments in wine and spirits distribution
09/03/2010
In application of Vietnam’s undertakings when joining the World Trade Organisation in 2007, the distribution sector in the country has theoretically been open to foreign companies since 1 January 2009.
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Hong Kong signs agreement to speed up wine exports to China
01/03/2010
Hong Kong reached an agreement with China's customs agency that will speed up the export of wines into the growing mainland market, the city government said.
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Vinexpo Asia-Pacific, booked out
19/02/2010
800 exhibitors from 32 countries will occupy 8,500 sq. m of floor space.
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China overtakes UK as top Castel export destination
19/02/2010
China has overtaken the UK to become the main export market by volume for French global wine firm Castel.
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In 10 years, Korean wine consumption will have grown by more than 80%
19/02/2010
South Korea is the third largest market in Asia, after China and Japan.
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Japanese wine forces grape snobs to think again
15/02/2010
Less than a decade ago, the mere mention of Japan wine would elicit puzzled looks from the global wine cognoscenti.
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Imported wines in Asia stimulate consumption
15/02/2010
In Asia, one bottle out of four that is consumed is imported.
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Diva opens an office in Hong Kong
15/02/2010
Bordeaux merchant Diva is opening an office in Hong Kong to distribute its French wines.
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Scotch wins legal protection in Malaysia and Thailand
05/02/2010
Scotch producers have been given an export boost after Malaysia and Thailand granted permission for the term "Scotch whisky" to be registered and protected as a geographical indication of origin.
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billion more bottles will be drunk worldwide between 2009 and 2013
29/01/2010
In 2008, world wine consumption reached 2.621 billion 9-litre cases, the equivalent of 31.452 billion bottles, a 5.64% increase compared to 2004.
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Vinexpo Asia-Pacific visits the markets
29/01/2010
Chairman Ms. Dominique Hériard Dubreuil and Chief Executive Robert Beynat lead 6 presentations in Asia.
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The Japanese prefer red
29/01/2010
In 2009, red wine consumption accounted for 70% of the total volumes of still light wines drunk in Japan, and is expected to grow by another 4.07% between 2009 and 2013.
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The new Vinexpo Asia-Pacific graphic signature: “The Business Designer”
25/01/2010
Following on from 2008, the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific graphic signature for 2010 also has a very feminine appeal.
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Chinese National Authority for Wine and Spirits Testing and Inspection celebrates 20th anniversary
19/01/2010
This Authority based in Yantai in Shandong province, the main wine-producing region in China, has just celebrated its 20th anniversary.
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The Malaysian market for Cognac
19/01/2010
Cognac represents the second-largest imported spirits category after Scotch in Malyasia.
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Japanese Suntory takes over ASC, leading wine importer in China
07/01/2010
The Japanese company Suntory has just acquired the shares that Wine Holding GmbH (Austria), owned in ASC Fine Wines, the leading wine importer in China.
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Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2010, the launching of the promotional campaingn
07/01/2010
Vinexpo Asia-Pacific does everything possible to advertise the event in order to attract Asia-Pacific trade professionals, to whom the next Vinexpo in Hong Kong is exclusively dedicated.
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Hong Kong certifies storage for the wine market
07/01/2010
Rita Lau, the Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development has presented the future certification system, which will be used to accredit wine storage premises.
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Your key date in 2010 in Hong Kong
23/12/2009
After its resounding success in 2008, Vinexpo Asia-Pacific, the International Wine and Spirits Exhibition for Asia-Pacific will be held in Hong Kong again on 25, 26 and 27 May 2010.
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The first Wine MBA program has been launched in Hong Kong
23/12/2009
Bordeaux Management School (BEM) inaugurated a partnership with Hong Kong University Space to export its "Wine MBA program".
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New Delhi liberalises wine retailing
23/12/2009
The New Delhi government has liberalized licensing laws and will now allow private stores selling fruit, vegetables and groceries to retail wine.