France’s wine production is set to climb 3% from last year’s rain-damaged season, but remain 13% below the five-year average, the farm ministry reported on Tuesday. A severe August heatwave, drought conditions, and a shrinking vineyard area have weighed heavily …
A drive along Napa Valley’s Highway 29 this fall reveals a troubling new reality. Where lush vineyards once stretched across the hills, barren fields now dominate the landscape. Heaps of uprooted vines lie abandoned, a stark symbol of the crisis …
Across Australia’s wine regions, from the cool valleys of Tasmania to the warm inland vineyards of the Riverland, one silent threat has been shortening vineyard lifespans and cutting yields—grapevine trunk diseases. These infections, caused by fungi such as Eutypa and …
The Australian wine sector continues to demonstrate its remarkable influence on the national economy, with recent figures showing it contributes more than AU$51.3 billion each year while supporting over 200,000 jobs across the country. This impact is not limited to …
With a bold vision to transition Nigeria from a wine-importing nation into a producer with global competitiveness, consumer goods distribution giant TradeDepot has introduced a new wine brand into the market as part of efforts to deepen wine culture and …
Nigeria has emerged as the largest African market for wines from the United States, with imports valued at $7.8 million in 2024, marking a significant 65 percent rise compared to 2023. This was revealed by the Acting U.S. Consul General, …
Nigeria’s hospitality industry is increasingly being recognized as a critical driver of economic growth, with new investments, rising domestic travel, and global recognition positioning it as one of the country’s fastest-expanding sectors. Despite persistent challenges such as poor infrastructure and …
Nigeria is steadily positioning its tourism sector as a major engine of economic growth, with new policies, infrastructure, and cultural recognition driving renewed optimism. For decades, Africa’s largest economy has relied heavily on oil revenues, but recent government and private …
French spirits maker Rémy Cointreau has raised its full-year 2025/26 profit forecast, pointing to a smaller-than-expected hit from recently imposed U.S. tariffs. The group, known globally for its Rémy Martin cognac, said the 15% duties introduced last month on European …
The world of wine is expanding rapidly in Nigeria, and with it comes a fascinating evolution: the art of pairing fine wines with Nigerian cuisine. Once considered foreign to local food culture, wine is now becoming a staple at social …