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Organic Wine Sees Close To 300% Growth In Europe

Organic wine production grew by 295% in Europe and 280% in the world between 2004 and 2015, according to a recent study. The data forms part of a Wine M...

London Restaurants Face a World of Pain in 2017

London restaurateurs are looking to the future. And many don’t like what they see. "As a restaurant operator, 2017 terrifies me,&rd...

Say Yes to Nocino: Why the Italian Liqueur Is in High Demand

If for you the word "walnut" calls to mind nothing but sundae toppings and salad dressings, then now is the time to expand your horizons. Like, r...

Italian Wine Producers In Dublin Today For Borsa Vini Italiani 2017

Representatives from 30 wineries arrived in Dublin today (17 January) to take part in 2017's Borsa Vini Italiani. The event will showcase an impressive...

Starbucks Invests in Italian Bakery as Reliance on Food Grows

Starbucks, counting on food sales to help maintain growth, is investing in an Italian bakery and plans to expand it with new locations. The world’...

White Wines From Southern Italy Are Experiencing a Revolution

When you think of Italian wine, what comes to mind? writes Bloomberg's Elin McCoy Ever-foaming prosecco, perhaps? Tanker ships of pinot grigio? Or mayb...

Italian Wine Exports In 2015 Set New Record

The value of Italian wine exports grew buy an estimated 6 per cent to €5.4 billion in 2015, compared to €5.1 billion in the previous year. Howeve...

Eight Ways Wine Will Change in 2016

The impact of climate change and new technologies (like the ability to check wine prices on smartphones) are on my vinous radar for 2016, writes Elin McCoy...

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