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Vranken-Pommery Monopole Reports Growth In Operating Income In First Half

Champagne house Vranken-Pommery Monopole has reported a 16.7% year-on-year increase in operating income to €14.7 million.

LVMH-Owned Brands Dominate The 'Most Valuable Wine Brands' List

LVMH-owned brands Moët & Chandon, Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon are the most valuable wine and champagne brands on the planet, a...

French 2024 Wine Production Seen Falling After Wet Weather

Wine output in France is set to fall sharply this year after very humid weather helped develop diseases across French vineyards.

Champagne Makers Call For Reduced Grape Harvest After 15% Drop In Sales

France's champagne producers have called for a cut in the number of grapes harvested this year after sales of the wine fell more than 15% in the first half...

Waitrose Announces Price Cuts On More Than 200 Products

Upmarket UK retailer Waitrose & Partners will lower the prices of over 200 daily essentials, including everyday foods like chicken breasts, potatoes, b...

France Raises Wine Output Estimate, Regains Top Producer Spot

France's farm ministry has raised its estimate for this year's wine production, confirming that it will regain the top spot among world producers although...

English Sparkling Wine Gets Extra Fizz From Sustainability

With vineyards now dotted across hills in southern England and sustainability concerns growing, local fizz is emerging as the drink of choice.

LVMH Sales Growth Loses Fizz As Post-Pandemic Splurge Wanes

Luxury goods bellwether LVMH reported a 9% rise in third quarter revenue, marking slower growth as a strong wave of post-pandemic spending eases due t...