Incremental buying keeps bulk market ticking over In its ‘World Production Outlook: First Estimates 2025’, published in late November, the Organisation of Vine & Wine (OIV) estimated global wine production at between 228 and 235 million hectolitres. The mid-range projection – 232 million hectolitres – would, the OIV stated, represent a 3% recovery from the provisional 2024 figure of 225.8 million. We suspect the OIV’s midrange projection could be an overestimate, as it includes a questionable expectation of the US harvest: rather than larger as the OIV states, California’s 2025 crop is widely assumed to have come in even smaller than 2024’s twenty-year low. Widespread non-harvesting of uncontracted grapes meant a disparity between crop potential and the tonnages that in fact crossed the scales. The OIV’s estimate of Italy’s harvest could also be downwardly revised, after reports that some deleterious effects from adverse condit

Today, Thursday, December 4th, we’ll be exhibiting in Santa Rosa at @wineindustrynetwork's #WINExpo. The second largest wine industry show in North America, #WINExpo features nearly 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services alongside a robust educational conference. Please stop by Booth #317 to say hello, check out our exhibition, and learn all about our new innovative technologies in cork for premium wine and craft spirits. We hope to see you there!

Some markets active amid persistent global weakness Three bulk wine markets – France, Italy and Chile – entered November having experienced good activity levels through October. “Activity” is the key word: sample requests and price discussions have constituted most of the activity in southern France; actual transactions have been limited. Likewise, a steady stream of enquiries into Chile’s remaining 2025-vintage supplies, and its prospects for 2026, have outnumbered transactions. But there have been good transaction levels in Italy, as it has become clear all of Europe’s three major harvests came in short of their five-year averages. This month’s Global Market Report provides information on what Italian wines transactions have been occurring, which 2025 wines are being released early to bridge a supply gap, and what 2025-vintage stocks Chile still possesses. The latest prices on all these items, as well as France’s new 2025-vintage prici

ProWein 2025 ProWein 2025 will be a significant event in the wine and spirits industry this year. The exhibition offers a wide selection of wines from various regions, spirits, and packaging innovations.  It will take place from March 16th to 18th in Düsseldorf, Germany. In addition to the exhibition booths  there will be numerous events such as tastings, seminars and workshops which provide visitors with the opportunity to stay informed about trends and developments in the industry. ProWein offers HERTI an ideal platform to showcase its innovative products and solutions to an international audience. The company’s aluminum screw caps stand out for their design and functionality helping to preserve the quality and freshness of bottled products.  HERTI’s team is looking forward to meeting current and potential clients. Visit us at booth A26 in hall 4.

5 Tested Techniques To Improve Wine Packaging Quality   It’s time to think outside the box, here are Global Package’s techniques to improve your wine packaging. But, why is packaging for wine important, you ask? With the increase of “unboxing reveals” across social media and the fierce competition for on-shelf dominance in the wine industry, packaging has become crucial to gain a marketing advantage. Your customers will not only anticipate the quality of your beverage by the label and bottle design but also by the packaging (or lack thereof) your product is in.  What Is Wine Packaging? Packaging means so much more than just the bottle, and in this case when we are specifically referencing outer packaging, can also include wooden boxes, decorated gift boxes, wine totes, gift bags, storage containers, and more. Outer packaging has three main functions: to enhance the branding, add prestige, and keep the wine safe during transport and delivery. The packa

Omnia Technologies Triumphs at SIMEI with Five Prestigious Awards Omnia Technologies has sealed its reputation as a leader in innovation and sustainability by winning five distinguished awards at SIMEI, the world's leading exhibition for wine technology and enology solutions. The awards, spanning three categories, celebrate the company’s outstanding contributions to technology, sustainability, and digital transformation in the wine industry. Among the award-winning innovations: ● Libero Wine and Libero Beverage under the Permeare brand, recognized in the “New Technology” category for their innovative approach to dealcoholization, combining Omnia’s decades of expertise in filtration and distillation to meet the growing demand for low- and no-alcohol beverages. ● Win&Fit Technology by Win&Tech, also in the “New Technology” category, for its automated wine filterability index measurement system, which improves efficiency and process st

This month’s Global Report marks the 100th issue under my editorship. I wrote the introduction to my first issue, July 2016, just days after the Brexit referendum in my native country. Four months later, Donald Trump was elected president of the US for the first time. “Trump and Brexit: we live in interesting times,” I wrote in November 2016, and of course the interesting times were just getting started. Tariff wars; a global pandemic; war in the Ukraine. Wine consumption surged in some markets during COVID-19, then fell back, in some instances to below pre-pandemic levels. The Chinese demand bubble deflated, exposing a declining sales trend in developed markets that had been ongoing since the 2007-08 global financial crisis, so that the International Organisation of Vine & Wine estimated that worldwide wine consumption in 2023 was at 1996 levels. Hectarage consequently had to contract, and has done so, most notably in France, California, Chile and Australia. The

In November Herti will participate in three international trade shows for different kinds of beverages.   The 30th edition of SIMEI Fair will take place from 12 to 15 November in the Fiera Milano exhibition centre.  This is a great opportunity for Herti, to exhibit its products as they cover all those industries with high quality products and service expertise. Herti is excited and looks forward to meet all clients, partners and visitors at its booth  Hall P2-K19 From 26 to 28 November 2024 the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg will host BrauBeviale trade show. It has something for every beverage manufacturer and bottler of beer, mineral water, soft drinks and juices as well as wine and spirits.  Herti will show its full range of products for all beverage industries. Visit our booth 432 in Hall 4.  Traditionally Herti will take place with a booth at the international wine exhibition Vinitech Sifel in Bordeaoux from 26 to 28 November 2024.

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