Exports of Rosé from Provence boom
Exports of rosé wine from Provence have grown exponentially over the last 20 years. The popularity of the drink which was mocked in past decades has now found a home with American wine lovers. The U.S. now accounts for...
Prosecco taking the U.S. by storm
According to Nielsen Beverage Data, one of the most popular types of sparkling wine in the U.S. is something called “mid-tier Prosecco”. Mid-tier Prosecco Nielsen defines as bottles priced at $13-$14. The category may lack the flash and marketing dollars of some of...
Alcoholic Beverage Industry Event was Extremely Upbeat
Last week was the 42nd Annual Impact Marketing Seminar in New York. The event showcased industry leaders, including manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Moderation in Consumption was an important marketing message, but the overall tone of the Seminar was that...
Japanese Sake exports break records
Japan's sake exports have reached a record high, increasing by 19% last year to 23,481 kiloliters, according to a report by Japan News. The country's sake exports have been rising since 2006. In 2016, the export volume surpassed the 20,000 kiloliter mark for the first...
Climate change in the wine industry
The wine industry has been experiencing quite a few changes and is working to adapt their practices to continue producing proper wines. Responding to climate change is a major theme in most countries as summer heats up and water sources dwindle. Increased temperatures...
How E-Commerce is enhancing the alcohol industry
Online sales have offered a new and improved way for consumers to purchase the products they love. Alcohol is no exception. In 2017, U.S. online alcohol sales reached $1.7 billion, according to Rabobank reporting. This number is expected to have exponential increase...
National spirits make their mark
National spirits such as baijiu, soju and Indian whisky have gained significant market share recently and are expected to continue growing. According to a new report assembled by Vinexpo and the IWSR, global spirits consumption will grow 1.7% between in the next 3...
Beer sales start strong in 2018
According to Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), beer sales and import figures have lived up to their New Year’s resolution, increasing by 3% in just the first month. The category's growth has favored a handful of segments. In the lead are super premiums and imports,...
The California wine industry following wildfire of October
The Tubbs fire was the most destructive wildfire in California history burning major areas of Northern California, including Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties. Since October 2017, grape growers and winemakers alike have been nervous to discover how the fire has affected...