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FYI: French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 8% as Tariffs and Trade Tensions Hit Key Markets #FrenchWine #WineExports #SpiritsIndustry #TradeTensions #Tariffs
French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 8% as Tariffs and Trade Tensions Hit Key Markets
Sales to the United States and China suffer steep declines, pushing industry leaders to seek urgent support from European authorities
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February 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
FYI: Lower Austria Achieves Record Presence at Wine Paris as 100 Wineries Showcase Regional Strength #LowerAustria #WineParis #AustrianWines #WineFair #WineIndustry
Lower Austria Achieves Record Presence at Wine Paris as 100 Wineries Showcase Regional Strength
Austrian winemakers report strong international interest and export growth as Europe’s largest wine fair spotlights regional diversity and quality
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February 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
FYI: Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Drive Growth as U.S. Spirits Sales Shift Toward Convenience #ReadyToDrink #Cocktails #SpiritsSales #PremixedDrinks #AlcoholMarket
Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Drive Growth as U.S. Spirits Sales Shift Toward Convenience
Premixed spirits-based drinks surge 16.4% in 2025, offsetting declines in traditional categories and reshaping the alcohol market
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February 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
FYI: French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 8% as U.S. Market Shrinks Sharply #FrenchWine #WineExports #USMarket #AlcoholTrade #EconomicUncertainty
French Wine and Spirits Exports Plunge 8% as U.S. Market Shrinks Sharply
Tariffs, trade tensions, and economic uncertainty drive steepest drop in American demand for French alcohol in years
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February 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
FYI: European Glass Industry Warns EU Leaders of Mounting Threats to Sector’s Survival #EuropeanGlassIndustry #EnergyCosts #Regulation #PlantClosures #JobLosses
European Glass Industry Warns EU Leaders of Mounting Threats to Sector’s Survival
FEVE urges immediate action on energy costs and regulation as plant closures and job losses accelerate across the continent
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February 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
FYI: Brazilian Wineries Send First Signature Wines to France Under New Mercosur-EU Trade Pact #BrazilianWine #WineExport #Mercosur #EUTade #VinDuBrésil
Brazilian Wineries Send First Signature Wines to France Under New Mercosur-EU Trade Pact
“Vin du Brésil” project targets French market with exclusive labels, aiming to reshape perceptions and expand Brazilian wine exports across Europe
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February 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Mercian Recalls 40,000 Bottles of Chilean Wine Over Unauthorized Additive #WineRecall #ChileanWine #FoodSafety #ConsumerAlert #WineNews
Mercian Recalls 40,000 Bottles of Chilean Wine Over Unauthorized Additive
Copper citrate found during production though authorities report no health risk
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February 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Alcohol Industry Enters Period of Uncertainty and Change #AlcoholIndustry #MarketTrends #ConsumerHabits #EconomicPressure #GlobalDemand
Alcohol Industry Enters Period of Uncertainty and Change
Shifting consumer habits and economic pressures reshape global demand
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February 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Chehalem Winery Drives 120% Surge in Vineyard Vacation Searches Across the U.S. #VineyardVacation #WineTourism #OregonWines #TexasWines #WineLovers
Chehalem Winery Drives 120% Surge in Vineyard Vacation Searches Across the U.S.
Oregon and Texas vineyards attract wine tourists seeking authentic experiences as interest shifts beyond California’s traditional wine regions.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
AB InBev Reports 16.8% Surge in Annual Profits Despite Revenue Dip in 2025 #ABInBev #AnnualProfits #BrewingIndustry #FinancialResults #MarketTrends
AB InBev Reports 16.8% Surge in Annual Profits Despite Revenue Dip in 2025
Strong fourth-quarter gains and strategic brand investments drive brewer’s performance amid shifting global consumption trends
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February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
China Grants Zero Tariffs to South African Exports Under New Trade Agreement #China #SouthAfrica #TradeAgreement #WineExport #EconomicTies
China Grants Zero Tariffs to South African Exports Under New Trade Agreement
Deal aims to boost South African wine sales in China and deepen economic ties between the two countries
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February 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Attendance Drops as Industry Faces Economic Strain #WineIndustry #GrapeSymposium #EconomicChallenges #MarketRecovery #WineBusiness
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Attendance Drops as Industry Faces Economic Strain
Organizers cite ongoing financial challenges for the decline, but participants express optimism about market recovery within four years.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM
FYI: Australian Winemakers Warn Trade Deal Threatens Prosecco Industry #Prosecco #WineIndustry #AustralianWine #TradeDeals #FoodAndWine
Australian Winemakers Warn Trade Deal Threatens Prosecco Industry
Producers fear losing the right to use the Prosecco name could devastate regional economies and family-owned businesses nationwide
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February 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
FYI: Saudi Arabia Permits Wealthy Foreign Residents to Buy Alcohol After 70-Year Ban #SaudiArabia #AlcoholReform #ExpatLife #EconomicReforms #LuxuryLifestyle
Saudi Arabia Permits Wealthy Foreign Residents to Buy Alcohol After 70-Year Ban
Riyadh opens discreet alcohol shop for select non-Muslim expatriates as part of economic reforms targeting global talent and investment
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February 16, 2026 at 9:57 PM
FYI: China Threatens Tariffs on French Wine After Paris Proposes New EU Levies on Chinese Imports #China #FrenchWine #Tariffs #EUImports #WineIndustry
China Threatens Tariffs on French Wine After Paris Proposes New EU Levies on Chinese Imports
Beijing signals possible retaliation as French strategy report urges steep tariffs, raising stakes for wine and spirits exporters
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February 16, 2026 at 9:57 PM
FYI: Spirits Overtake Beer in U.S. Alcohol Market Share for First Time #Spirits #AlcoholMarket #Cocktails #DrinkTrends #ReadyToDrink
Spirits Overtake Beer in U.S. Alcohol Market Share for First Time
Ready-to-drink cocktails fuel spirits’ rise as Americans seek affordable, convenient options amid declining wine and beer sales.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM
FYI: Fine Wine Prices Shift as Macroeconomic Forces Overtake Collector Demand #FineWine #WineInvestment #Macroeconomics #WineCollectors #WinePrices
Fine Wine Prices Shift as Macroeconomic Forces Overtake Collector Demand
Analysts say interest rates, money supply, and currency swings now drive wine values more than global wealth or fashion trends.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM
FYI: Crimson Wine Group Doubles Portfolio with Raeburn Winery Acquisition, Boosting Annual Output to 650,000 Cases #WineIndustry #CrimsonWine #RaeburnWinery #WineAcquisition #SonomaWines
Crimson Wine Group Doubles Portfolio with Raeburn Winery Acquisition, Boosting Annual Output to 650,000 Cases
Sonoma-based Raeburn’s addition strengthens Crimson’s retail presence as its wines join a portfolio spanning four other major vineyards
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February 16, 2026 at 9:48 PM
FYI: Wine Industry Leaders Gather in Sacramento for 2026 Unified Symposium Amid Economic Uncertainty #WineIndustry #Sacramento #UnifiedSymposium #EconomicGrowth #MarketStabilization
Wine Industry Leaders Gather in Sacramento for 2026 Unified Symposium Amid Economic Uncertainty
Attendees express cautious optimism as experts predict market stabilization by 2027 and highlight advances in technology and workforce inclusivity.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Non-Alcoholic Wines Gain Spotlight at Wine Paris as Industry Embraces Changing Tastes #NonAlcoholicWine #WineParis #AlcoholFree #WineInnovation #HealthyLifestyle
Non-Alcoholic Wines Gain Spotlight at Wine Paris as Industry Embraces Changing Tastes
Producers innovate to meet surging demand for alcohol-free options, challenging traditional norms and attracting major investment.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Treasury Wine Estates Reports A$649.4 Million Loss After Major U.S. Business Write-Down #WineIndustry #TreasuryWineEstates #WineMarket #InvestmentNews #FinancialLoss
Treasury Wine Estates Reports A$649.4 Million Loss After Major U.S. Business Write-Down
Australian wine giant suspends dividend as U.S. and China market challenges drive sharp revenue and earnings declines
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February 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
FYI: French Wine Exports Suffer 4.4% Revenue Drop as U.S. Tariffs and Price Cuts Hit Hard #FrenchWine #WineExport #Tariffs #USMarket #WineIndustry
French Wine Exports Suffer 4.4% Revenue Drop as U.S. Tariffs and Price Cuts Hit Hard
Losses in key markets like the United States and China drive €519 million decline despite gains in emerging regions
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February 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM