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US Drinkers Have Increased Wine Consumption During Lockdown

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America’s 77 million regular wine drinkers upped their frequency of wine consumption during the pandemic lockdown, despite the closure of many on-premise establishments, according to new consumer research out this week. The new Wine Intelligence US COVID-19 Impact Report polled a nationally representative sample of 2,000 monthly US wine drinkers during March and April 2020 […]

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WineAmerica discloses how wineries are being “creative” in the face of adversity

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The average US winery lost US$51,201 from March 15 to April 15 and expects to lose a further $134,626 in May, due to the latest survey by industry association WineAmerica. There is some cause for optimism. Having released bleak figures back in March, the industry association has said the results of its second survey has

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One Billion Steps Challenge for Breast Cancer Research! [Breast Cancer Society of Canada]

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For nearly 30 years, thousands of walkers have joined us at our Annual Mother’s Day Walks, powered by Cleo. This year, things are different, so rather than getting together, we’re inviting everyone to take part in the One Billion Steps Challenge for Breast Cancer Research every day in May. “It’s an opportunity to do something

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Pau Roca, Director General of OIV gives his overview of the 2019 global wine sector and the impact of Covid-19

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Speaking from the OIV’s [International Organisation of Vine and Wine] headquarters in Paris, by web conference to over 3,000 international wine journalists, and trade, Director-General Pau Roca presented today [April 23, 2020] details of the 2019 wine production, consumption, and international trade. The impact of Covid-19 in the sector was also highlighted. Here are the

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Yoshino Spirits Co. launches the first whisky aged in Japanese cherry tree wood

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Yoshino Spirits Co. has launched the “World’s First Sakura & Yoshino Sugi Cask Finish Whisky Brand” under Kamiki Whisky portfolio. “Kamiki Sakura Cask Finish” is a Japanese whisky finished in sakura wood, which is commonly known as Japanese cherry tree wood. The whisky, which will be launched first in the UK, then globally. Yoshino Spirits

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Italy’s Campari Group to enter champagne sector with Lallier acquisition

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The Campari Group is set to become the first Italian company to own a Champagne brand. Announced last week, Campari has entered into negotiations to acquire French company Ficoma, to acquire 80% of the shares of Champagne Lallier, and other group companies, with a view to total ownership. Campari’s shares ended up 2.9% after the

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UK Brewery Samuel Smith Delivers Beer by Shire Horse During Lockdown to Boost Morale

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This made my day! Samuel Smith’s, Yorkshire’s oldest brewery, has set up a Shire horse home-delivery service for the residents of Tadcaster, north Yorkshire. The service, which was announced this week via their social channels will provide locals with cases of beer, cider, wine, snacks and “potatoes” to customer’s doors while pubs are closed. The

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Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute helps industry professionals with online learning during social distancing

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APWASI launched this week 20 online wine and spirit certification courses in 26 languages. The newly released programs include the world’s first certified courses in “Icewine”, “Wines of China”, “Caviar” and “Truffles”. The APWASI (Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute) board unanimously agreed to move the launch forward to offer support to those in the

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The Rémy Cointreau Group solidarity act to fight COVID-19

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Rémy Cointreau releases the following statement last week – Solidarity actions to fight the epidemic continue at our various sites. We are proud to share the local and spontaneous mobilization of our employees to help healthcare professionals. Their actions reflect our values: Terroir, People and Time. As all alcohol-related logistics are subject to strict safety and

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The Bourgogne Wine Sector Stands Ready — New Working Practices on Estates to Face the Health Crisis

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Since France has ground to a near-halt under Covid-19 confinement measures, growers and négociants in Bourgogne have continued to work, introducing some ingenuity. This is essential because the vines continue to grow; there is work to be done in the cellar, and because one also has to think about when normal business resumes. In Bourgogne,

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