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Who's hit by tariff war crossfire?

European industry is scrutinising the list of products drawn up by the European Commission in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium, and not everyone is pleased.

Green News

From truffles to mussels, the dishes that are going extinct

Dijon mustard was recently so damaged by climate change, French retailers limited customers to a single jar each.

Italy

Wine exporters have called for a de-escalation of tensions

With the U.S. as the largest non-EU market for Italian exports, tariffs imposed by President Trump could significantly impact sectors like wine, spirits, and furniture. Federvini, representing wine and spirits exporters, warns that such tariffs could cost Italy up to half of its U.S. market share

EU Decoded

Non-alcoholic wines seen as key to reviving Europe's declining wine industry

To counter declining wine consumption, experts encourage European producers to explore the growing market for low and non-alcoholic wines, offering economic potential.

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Business

US importers stockpiling Italian prosecco amid fears of tariffs

During the first Trump administration, Italian wines were exempt from tariffs, and as of right now, no duties have been declared against European allies. However, to safeguard the market, Prosecco importers and distributors say they are taking preventative action.

Business

Pernod Ricard cuts sales outlook on geopolitical uncertainties

Pernod Ricard, along with several other major European drinks brands, has been dealing with faltering sales due to increased global uncertainty and an unfavourable foreign exchange market.

Climate

Why drinks like prosecco and Guinness are at risk from climate change

Heavy rains, droughts and storms exacerbated by climate change are putting making the production of traditional alcoholic drinks more difficult.

Food and Drink

'We cook what we like': The surprising combinations of Igor Jagodic

A Michelin-starred restaurant in a castle, a cylindrical dining room with folkloric art, and accidental musical pairings. Ljubljana's Strelec is a universe of combinations.

Food and Drink

Why French winemakers are buying up swaths of land in Southern England

Huge investment in English Sparkling wine is coming from a place where no-one is ever likely to buy it: France.

Europe News

French health minister's Dry January risks ire of wine-loving Macron

France's new Health Minister Yannick Neuder is said to be the first minister to publicly back the campaign, which has never received support from Paris.

Nutrition

EU wine help group counsels low- and no-alcohol options

A reflection group has encouraged the EU executive to explore new rules for the growing market of no and low-alcohol (NoLo) wine products.

Business

Gifting olive oil over wine? Waitrose outlines yearly sales trends

The UK supermarket says the "cost of living still counts", but its shoppers are showing "a return to indulgence". Premium olive oil is one product attracting attention.

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France celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 release

Beaujolais Nouveau was officially uncorked at midnight on 20-21 November 2024, continuing a cherished tradition that dates back to the 1950s and gained global popularity in the 1980s.

Food and Drink

Cheers to the new vintage: Beaujolais Nouveau gets its Parisian debut

At Paris’ iconic brasserie Au Pied de Cochon, the tradition of uncorking Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 kicked off at midnight with free glasses, raffles, and a celebration of French heritage.

Destinations

‘Look beyond Lisbon’: Portugal’s best wine and port towns for 2025

Lisbon locals can’t find affordable homes, transport is bursting at the seams and public services are under strain.

Food and Drink

The Blood of Volcanoes: Wine and Beer in France's Auvergne region

A land of volcanoes sits on a tectonic rift that could have cleaved France in half millennia ago. But does the conviviality of wine and beer help to foster cohesion?

France

Europol targets gang charging up to €15,000 for fake wine

The operation saw agents raid 14 locations and arrest six people — including one "high value target".

Destinations

Why I fell in love with Georgia - and you will too

Wine, dine and wind through mountain roads on a visit to Tbilisi and Kakheti.

Food and Drink

How the resurrection of Carcavelos is saving a lost culture

One of the four traditional types of fortified wine was nearly killed off by 20th Century urban development. Meet the man bringing it back from the dead.

Destinations

Brno: Czechia’s second city is a hub of history and digital nomads

Here's why under-the-radar Brno should be on your 2025 travel list.