Spain: latest retail news, insights and analysis | ESM Magazine

Cava Producer Freixenet To Lay Off 80% Of Workforce Due To Drought

Spanish cava producer Freixenet has presented a plan to temporarily lay off 615 workers due to the drought affecting the Penedes area in Cataloni...

Absolut Vodka And Sprite Ready-To-Drink Cocktail Launches In The UK

Absolut Vodka and Sprite ready-to-drink cocktail has arrived in Europe, with the UK leading the roll out.

EU Wine Production Reached 16.1bn Litres In 2022: Eurostat

The sold production of wine in the EU, including sparkling wine, port and grape must, reached 16.1 billion litres in 2022, according to the latest data fro...

Lidl Launches Online Wine Store, Plans Sustainable Store

Discounter Lidl is enhancing its retail experience in various markets, with initiatives such as an online wine store and plans for a new 'sustainable' outl...

France To Spend €200m To Destroy Surplus Wine

The French government has announced plans to destroy surplus wine in an attempt to support struggling producers and raise prices.

Top 10 Beer Producers In Europe

Beer production rose to 34.3 billion litres across the European Union last year, a 7% increase year-on-year. But which countries are the top producers?

Spain's Cava Makers Seek Creative Fixes As Drought Threatens Grape Harvests

Vineyards across Catalonia's renowned Penedes cava-producing region are so parched that the roots of 30-year-old vines have died, leaving shrivelled red an...

El Corte Inglés Develops Sustainable Beer Made With Surplus Bread

El Corte Inglés has announced the launch of Mica de Pan, a beer made in collaboration with the artisan producer Cervezas Mica, which uses surplus br...