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MMI & Emirates Leisure Retail Group CEO Tyrone Reid tells Sarah Neish how technology is transforming drinks retail in the Middle East, and why this über-wealthy market isn’t a guaranteed meal ticket for brands.
The big interview: Tyrone Reid
MMI & Emirates Leisure Retail Group CEO Tyrone Reid tells Sarah Neish how technology is transforming drinks retail in the Middle East, and why this über-wealthy market isn’t a guaranteed meal ticket f...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
MMI & Emirates Leisure Retail Group CEO Tyrone Reid tells Sarah Neish how technology is transforming drinks retail in the Middle East, and why this über-wealthy market isn’t a guaranteed meal ticket for brands.
Australian native Ian Sypkes has taken on the challenge of producing baijiu, China’s national spirit, in Tasmania. But can he win over Chinese consumers? Joyce Yip reports.
Tasmanian baijiu: 'Even if it sucks, it's something to laugh about'
Australian native Ian Sypkes has taken on the challenge of producing baijiu in Tasmania. But can he win over Chinese consumers?
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December 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Australian native Ian Sypkes has taken on the challenge of producing baijiu, China’s national spirit, in Tasmania. But can he win over Chinese consumers? Joyce Yip reports.
The US may remain Champagne’s most lucrative export destination, but the UK has proved to be a reliable market in terms of volume this year, reports Giles Fallowfield.
Brits thirsty for Champagne but at what price?
The US may remain Champagne’s most lucrative export destination, but the UK has proved to be a reliable market in terms of volume this year, reports Giles Fallowfield.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The US may remain Champagne’s most lucrative export destination, but the UK has proved to be a reliable market in terms of volume this year, reports Giles Fallowfield.
Fine wine tiptoed out of its longest downturn in more than a decade in 2025, helped by returning US demand and a quiet resurgence in Champagne and Tuscany. Following the release of the company’s annual report, WineCap CEO Alexander Westgarth spoke to db about tariff clarity and projections for 2026.
WineCap charts 2025: 'The speed of the rebound astonished us'
Fine wine tiptoed out of its longest downturn in more than a decade in 2025, helped by returning US demand and a quiet resurgence in Champagne and Tuscany. Following the release of the company's annua...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Fine wine tiptoed out of its longest downturn in more than a decade in 2025, helped by returning US demand and a quiet resurgence in Champagne and Tuscany. Following the release of the company’s annual report, WineCap CEO Alexander Westgarth spoke to db about tariff clarity and projections for 2026.
La Place de Bordeaux rose to success trading wines from the French region, but at ProWine Shanghai this year, the drinks business editor-in-chief Patrick Schmitt MW revealed why expressions from around the world have secured a place on the platform.
hors Bordeaux: a tasting tour through the platform's top international expressions
La Place de Bordeaux rose to success trading wines from the French region, but at ProWine Shanghai this year, the drinks business editor-in-chief Patrick Schmitt MW revealed why expressions from aroun...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
La Place de Bordeaux rose to success trading wines from the French region, but at ProWine Shanghai this year, the drinks business editor-in-chief Patrick Schmitt MW revealed why expressions from around the world have secured a place on the platform.
Drinks giant Diageo is facing fresh disruption at its Belfast Guinness Zero plant after workers voted again to reject a revised pay offer, putting strike action back on the cards just days before Christmas.
Diageo says ‘business as usual’ as Belfast Guinness workers reject pay offer
Drinks giant Diageo is facing fresh disruption at its Belfast Guinness Zero plant after workers voted again to reject a revised pay offer, putting strike action back on the cards just days before Chri...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Drinks giant Diageo is facing fresh disruption at its Belfast Guinness Zero plant after workers voted again to reject a revised pay offer, putting strike action back on the cards just days before Christmas.
In a frosty trading climate, wine brands which adopted a considered approach to price increases fared best, according to this detailed Power 100 report compiled by Liv-ex.
Deep freeze: which brands thawed an icy fine wine market this year?
In a frosty trading climate, wine brands which adopted a considered approach to price increases fared best, according to this detailed Power 100 report compiled by Liv-ex.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
In a frosty trading climate, wine brands which adopted a considered approach to price increases fared best, according to this detailed Power 100 report compiled by Liv-ex.
Diageo opens the doors to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London’s Covent Garden this week. After a look around the premises, Jessica Mason discovers what makes it a “must-see” experience.
Reasons to visit the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London
Diageo opens the doors to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London’s Covent Garden this week. After a look around the premises, Jessica Mason discovers what makes it a "must-see" experience.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Diageo opens the doors to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London’s Covent Garden this week. After a look around the premises, Jessica Mason discovers what makes it a “must-see” experience.
Following the UK’s biggest standalone blind tasting for wines made from the Chardonnay grape, we bring you the top-scoring drops, taking in bottles from Argentina, Australia, Spain, South Africa and New Zealand, as well as Turkey, and – the source of our ultimate expression – California.
The best wines from The Chardonnay Masters 2025
The best bottles from the Chardonnay Masters, with wines from Australia to New Zealand and, the source of our ultimate expression, California.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Following the UK’s biggest standalone blind tasting for wines made from the Chardonnay grape, we bring you the top-scoring drops, taking in bottles from Argentina, Australia, Spain, South Africa and New Zealand, as well as Turkey, and – the source of our ultimate expression – California.
Galician producers are recovering from some of the worst fires in the region’s history, with flames licking areas of up to 1,700 hectares. Andrew Neather reports.
Galicia on path to recovery from 'Australia-like' wildfires
Galician producers are recovering from some of the worst fires in the region's history, with flames licking areas of up to 1,700 hectares. Andrew Neather reports.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Galician producers are recovering from some of the worst fires in the region’s history, with flames licking areas of up to 1,700 hectares. Andrew Neather reports.
As the cost of using helicopters to fight frost “doubles in price”, the owner of Central Otago producer Akitu tells db how new wind fan technology saved its “near perfect” 2022 vintage.
'Using helicopters would have crippled us financially'
As the cost of using helicopters to fight frost "doubles in price", the owner of Central Otago producer Akitu tells db how new wind fan technology saved its "near perfect" 2022 vintage.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
As the cost of using helicopters to fight frost “doubles in price”, the owner of Central Otago producer Akitu tells db how new wind fan technology saved its “near perfect” 2022 vintage.
The Wyckoff Family, which owns vineyards across Washington, has purchased all wine brands, facilities and vineyards belonging to wine giant Ste. Michelle.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates acquired by one of its top growers
The Wyckoff Family, which owns vineyards across Washington, has purchased all wine brands, facilities and vineyards belonging to wine giant Ste. Michelle.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The Wyckoff Family, which owns vineyards across Washington, has purchased all wine brands, facilities and vineyards belonging to wine giant Ste. Michelle.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s wine industry has faced severe domestic challenges. However, according to Beykush Winery, international visibility and export interest have grown during the same period.
War has made Ukrainian wine 'more visible'
Svitlana Tsybak, CEO of Beykush Winery, tells db how Ukraine’s wine sector has adapted since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s wine industry has faced severe domestic challenges. However, according to Beykush Winery, international visibility and export interest have grown during the same period.
Champagne house Cattier, one of the region’s leading family-owned estates, is set to raise its profile in the UK with the appointment of Enotria, part of the Majestic Wine Group, as its exclusive on-trade distributor from January 2026.
Cattier to expand UK presence with Enotria partnership
Champagne house Cattier, one of the region’s leading family-owned estates, is set to raise its profile in the UK with the appointment of Enotria, part of the Majestic Wine Group, as its exclusive on-t...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Champagne house Cattier, one of the region’s leading family-owned estates, is set to raise its profile in the UK with the appointment of Enotria, part of the Majestic Wine Group, as its exclusive on-trade distributor from January 2026.
This year has seen titans of the drinks world buying and selling companies, brands and estates. We’ve rounded up the most headline-grabbing acquisitions of 2025 here.
The biggest drinks acquisitions of 2025
This year has seen titans of the drinks world buying and selling companies, brands and estates. We’ve rounded up the most headline-grabbing acquisitions of 2025 here.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This year has seen titans of the drinks world buying and selling companies, brands and estates. We’ve rounded up the most headline-grabbing acquisitions of 2025 here.
Participating in abstain campaigns like Dry January and Sober October is now becoming less popular among Gen Z drinkers around the world, according to new data released today.
Could Gen Z be giving up on abstinence?
Participating in abstain campaigns like Dry January and Sober October is now becoming less popular among Gen Z drinkers around the world, according to new data released today.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Participating in abstain campaigns like Dry January and Sober October is now becoming less popular among Gen Z drinkers around the world, according to new data released today.
Such is the damage being wreaked by government policy on the drinks trade, the industry must unite to fight its corner, stressed Vinexposium CEO Rodolphe Lameyse at a press briefing in London last week.
Why it’s now the drinks industry versus government
Such is the damage being wreaked by government policy on the drinks trade, the industry must unite to fight its corner.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Such is the damage being wreaked by government policy on the drinks trade, the industry must unite to fight its corner, stressed Vinexposium CEO Rodolphe Lameyse at a press briefing in London last week.
Once a US shopping import, Black Friday has morphed into Britain’s unofficial date for festive wine buying. Retailers rejoice in the uptick but many producers warn that habitual November discounts come at a high price.
Black Friday turns Britain into a nation of festive wine stockpilers
Once a US shopping import, Black Friday has morphed into Britain’s unofficial date for festive wine buying. Retailers rejoice in the uptick but many producers warn that habitual November discounts com...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Once a US shopping import, Black Friday has morphed into Britain’s unofficial date for festive wine buying. Retailers rejoice in the uptick but many producers warn that habitual November discounts come at a high price.
From adopting regenerative organic viticulture to creating a new hospitality centre, while investing in raising brand awareness worldwide, Robert Mondavi Winery is making changes to remain relevant now and in the future.
How Robert Mondavi Winery is moving with the times
From a new hospitality centre to regenerative organic viticulture, Robert Mondavi Winery is making major changes to remain relevant.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
From adopting regenerative organic viticulture to creating a new hospitality centre, while investing in raising brand awareness worldwide, Robert Mondavi Winery is making changes to remain relevant now and in the future.
Search engine Google revealed its annual ‘Year in Search Trends’ report today. Which food and drinks were global consumers clamouring to find out about in 2025? Sarah Neish reports.
Caviar chicken nuggets and postpartum mocktails: 2025's top trending Google searches
Search engine Google revealed its annual 'Year in Search Trends' report today. Which food and drinks were global consumers clamouring to find out about in 2025? Sarah Neish reports.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Search engine Google revealed its annual ‘Year in Search Trends’ report today. Which food and drinks were global consumers clamouring to find out about in 2025? Sarah Neish reports.
The first female president of DOCa Rioja, Raquel Pérez Cuevas needs plenty of grit and determination at a difficult time for the region. Amelie Maurice-Jones reports.
The Big Interview: Raquel Pérez Cuevas
The first female president of DOCa Rioja, Raquel Pérez Cuevas needs plenty of grit and determination at a difficult time for the region. Amelie Maurice-Jones reports.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The first female president of DOCa Rioja, Raquel Pérez Cuevas needs plenty of grit and determination at a difficult time for the region. Amelie Maurice-Jones reports.
The beverage director at the Four Seasons Abu Dhabi’s new Hi-Fi bar Saikindō explains why the Middle East is no longer an “underdog” for cocktails, and how he’s using AI to shape his drinks menu.
Marco Corallo: 'Saikindō is truly the pinnacle of my career so far'
The beverage director at the Four Seasons Abu Dhabi’s new Hi-Fi bar Saikindō explains how he’s using AI to shape his drinks menu.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The beverage director at the Four Seasons Abu Dhabi’s new Hi-Fi bar Saikindō explains why the Middle East is no longer an “underdog” for cocktails, and how he’s using AI to shape his drinks menu.
Drinks businesses say confidence in the UK Government’s packaging levy has been badly shaken after hundreds of companies were charged multiple times. Industry leaders warn the system is “fundamentally flawed” and already causing financial strain.
Wine importers hit by payment chaos in new EPR scheme
Drinks businesses say confidence in the UK Government’s packaging levy has been badly shaken after hundreds of companies were charged multiple times. Industry leaders warn the system is “fundamentally...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Drinks businesses say confidence in the UK Government’s packaging levy has been badly shaken after hundreds of companies were charged multiple times. Industry leaders warn the system is “fundamentally flawed” and already causing financial strain.
The Michelin Guide will introduce a three-tier ‘Grapes’ system to rate wine producers, with Burgundy and Bordeaux the first regions to be assessed in 2026.
Michelin launches new ‘Grapes’ rating for wine estates
The Michelin Guide will introduce a three-tier ‘Grapes’ system to rate wine producers, with Burgundy among the first regions to be assessed.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The Michelin Guide will introduce a three-tier ‘Grapes’ system to rate wine producers, with Burgundy and Bordeaux the first regions to be assessed in 2026.
While wine volumes fall worldwide, buyers and producers at the recent World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) say the category is gaining strength — buoyed by sourcing flexibility, premiumisation, and shifting trade flows.
Bulk wine defies market downturn
While wine volumes fall worldwide, buyers and producers at the recent World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) say the category is gaining strength.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
While wine volumes fall worldwide, buyers and producers at the recent World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) say the category is gaining strength — buoyed by sourcing flexibility, premiumisation, and shifting trade flows.