Luís Sequeira will discuss the wine sector’s future before a tasting of five Alentejo wines and regional foods.

Export value dropped 11.8%, pushing producers to seek new markets, new formats and sturdier supply models before Amsterdam

The report says wineries should adapt each dose to fruit condition, spoilage risk, and the wine’s chemical and sensory profile.

Their €9 billion in sales still outpaced a broader industry downturn, with the top firms accounting for 64.3% of turnover.

A 15% smaller harvest helped bring supply closer to weaker global demand, leaving export value near NZ$2.1 billion.

The restriction took effect just after midnight on Sept. 29. Bulk shipments can still enter, shielding large brands more than craft distillers.

Weak demand in the United States, France and China has left producers leaning on storage, tourism and restructuring.

IMFL sales rose 8.0% to 44.7 million bottles, compared with 2.6% growth for imported liquor.

Nomura says prestige brands are reshaping the liquor maker’s mix, led by ICONiQ White whisky at 10.7 million cases.

Nine of 12 tracked labels declined on Tuesday, including a third straight drop in Feitian Moutai, before the National Day holiday.

Small distillers say provincial monopolies and approval rules make it costly to replace lost American sales at home.

It says 93% of members suffered climate losses in 2026, bolstering its case for preventive equipment on 400,000 hectares.

Industry guests weighed whether the fast-growing category reflects a lasting shift in drinking habits or a brief novelty.

Officials said councils can reuse derelict sites, with £65m earmarked for pubs, clubs and other community assets.

Campden BRI says producers now prioritize stability and repeatable quality after more than 50,000 tests on 7,000 samples.

The institute said 40% of members expect to close if the tax burden increases again.

The updated FAQ tells brewers when federal formula or label approval is required and how in-bond moves must be documented.

The work examines how premature leaf drop and removed canes reshape vineyard fertilizer needs from one season to the next.

The effort centers on Muscut Shiragai, a variety accepted for registration in 2025, fermented with yeast found in Okayama.

AAFC researchers will test Vivid Machines’ system in Ontario vineyards over three years to verify early disease detection.

The French merchant’s latest offer spans 1962 to 2022, with low-quantity bottles from Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône and Champagne.

Grupo Gourmets billed the anniversary fair as a key meeting place for premium food producers, buyers and hospitality operators.

Volumes are estimated at 804,000 hectoliters, down 4.4% from 2025, with Riesling suffering the steepest losses.

A wet winter and late August rain helped vineyards endure weeks of temperatures above 35C.

Wine Spectator credits decades of research, site selection and winemaking changes for a stronger generation of Italian reds.

Retailers say the style reaches casual buyers, lifting sales of pumpkin brews, ciders and other autumn releases.

Panelists urged officials to distinguish moderate drinking with meals from harmful alcohol use in disease prevention rules.

A 59-group industry coalition said the restrictions will disrupt holiday inventory planning and squeeze bars, restaurants and retailers.

Producer groups can apply for aid to fund vineyard visits, regional events and other local promotions tied to wine regions.

The Federal Cartel Office said the concession resolved local competition concerns in markets where Edeka’s position would have become too strong.

Demand for mineral water and fruit drinks strained returnable bottle pools, with store inventories largely holding up.

The trade group said the longtime government affairs executive will oversee state legislative advocacy on alcohol distribution rules nationwide.

The broader package would require clearer food labels, tighten youth protections on tobacco products and expand prevention campaigns.

ProWein said import volumes slipped 4.6% from a year earlier; average prices dropped to €205 per hectoliter.

The revised text shifts attention to harmful and compulsive drinking, with potential effects on labeling and prevention rules.

The segment has declined less than unaged rum because drinkers see sipping value in bottles priced below comparable whiskies.

Bottles priced above $16 outperformed, with premium spirits posting declines across every tier through July.

Effective Tuesday, the measure shuts out selected goods that previously entered under 50% tariffs, deepening the trade fight with Ottawa.

Foreign sales of cheese, pasta and processed foods are cushioning weaker domestic demand, the group said in its September update.

Retailers in England and Wales fear phone-based proof of age may invite altered screenshots, cloned app screens, AI-made licenses.

The average bottle now sells for £224. Limited editions bought for scarcity have taken the steepest losses.

Food and Drink Federation data showed wine imports fell 2.7%, reinforcing spirits’ dominance in Britain’s alcohol trade.

Shipment volume rose 5.8% in the first half of 2026, outpacing the 2.2% increase in customs value.

The €599,238.85 initiative will also test drones and regenerative practices in vineyards where slopes can reach 70%.

Up to 3 million kilograms remain unpicked in Rías Baixas after Galicia’s vineyards nearly matched the 2011 record by Friday.

The rule exempts station bars and restaurants. Repeat violators could face a station ban.

Companies in Germany and across the bloc now face stricter limits on terms like green and climate neutral.

The study maps 126 vines through metabolomic fingerprints, giving winemakers a new way to compare grapes by chemistry.

The shift could ease pressure on wine producers by steering Brussels toward targeted safeguards for minors over blanket restrictions.

Cooperative wineries and merchant-vinifiers face a later January 10 deadline under the published customs timetable.