INDUSTRY
About the episode Premium spirits remain among the most resilient segments in the beverage industry, and here’s why: Affluent Consumer Behaviour – For high-net-worth individuals, premium spirits are lifestyle statements, not luxury indulgences. Collectibility & Investment – (…)
INDUSTRY
About the episode Premium spirits remain among the most resilient segments in the beverage industry, and here’s why: Affluent Consumer Behaviour – For high-net-worth individuals, premium spirits are lifestyle statements, not luxury indulgences. Collectibility & Investment – (…)
INDUSTRY
About the episode On-Trade (bars, restaurants, hotels): Consumers seek premium experiences, curated selections, and social connection. High-end cocktails, wine pairings, and exclusive spirits are thriving. Key post-pandemic trends include experiential drinking, mixology, and sustainability. Off-Trade (retail, supermarkets, (…)
INDUSTRY
By Jérémy Campy – Do You Speak Wine According to Circana’s Silent Revolution of Beverages analysis, which draws on consumer panel data and sentiment insights across Europe, the continent’s out-of-home drinks market reached €157 billion in the (…)
IMPACT
About the episode The Southeast Asian wine market is expanding thanks to rising disposable incomes, a growing middle class, and increasing appreciation for wine. Markets such as Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are driving demand for premium (…)
INDUSTRY
About the episode Gen Z is reshaping the beverage industry with a focus on mindful drinking, premium experiences, and health-conscious choices. While overall consumption is lower, this generation favours low- or no-alcohol drinks, craft products, and sustainable (…)
IMPACT
About the episode Sustainability is a fairly recent concept, first defined in 1897 by the United Nations as, “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainability (…)
INDUSTRY
About the episode Sommelier… A difficult job requiring arduous training, long and antisocial working hours, a prestigious job title, a vocation, an exclusive club? What exactly does a sommelier do? Who are the sommeliers of the (…)
INDUSTRY
About the episode In the 1950s, France was the first country to introduce guidelines on alcohol compsumption – no more than a litre a day – a ludicrous amount by today’s standards. By 2019, it was a (…)
INDUSTRY, MARKET PULSE
As the world evolves at breakneck speed, uncertainties spark innovation across industries — and the U.S. alcohol sector is no exception. In 2023, even as economic headwinds pushed many traditional segments to the brink, a surprising resilience (…)
MARKET PULSE
Published by Natalie Wang, Editor at Vino Joy News Until recently, wineries and producers looking to expand into China have focused their efforts on just four cities: Shanghai, the country’s wine capital; Shenzhen, the boom town bordering (…)
INDUSTRY
About the episode For years, wine exports seemed to grow steadily, until 2016 changed the game. From the US tariffs under President Trump to Brexit and the China–Australia trade dispute, the wine industry has been navigating (…)
INDUSTRY, MARKET PULSE
Structural and transient factors have combined to create the perfect storm for driving down wine consumption — and, at least in the short-term, there are scant signs of a turnaround, according to the latest International Wine and (…)
ACADEMY
Introduction Jack Muirhead is the manager of MAD Academy, a Copenhagen-based education programme for beverage professionals and the greater hospitality industry. In this enlightening talk, he will introduce the MAD Academy and its programs and explore how (…)
IMPACT
Gatekeepers – monopolies, importers and retailers – are increasingly insisting on robust sustainable policies from their suppliers. This panel discussion will explore their expectations and how to meet them. Fanny Barthelemy – Founder & CEO OWA Learning Gad Pettersson – Director (…)
ART DE VIVRE
Were there any key factors in your life that led to your love of cooking? I grew up on a farm in Brazil, around a wooden fireplace that was lit from five in the morning until bedtime. (…)
