US wine exports saw a double digit decline on the back of falling sales to the EU, according to the latest Rabobank report, but France saw “remarkable” increases in exports to the UK, despite an average price rise of 10.6%.
While sales slide in the UK, Champagne corks are popping in the US, Canada and Mexico, where a thirst for the fizz is driving the export growth of the category.
The value of Austrian wine exports rose to €148 million in 2016, according to the latest figures released by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board.
New Zealand's 2017 grape harvest was "smaller than expected" having dropped by 9%, New Zealand Winegrowers has confirmed, with the organisation's CEO expecting export growth to be "muted" in the coming year.
