BUSINESS
Episode 4: The Future of Wine: Balancing Sustainability and Business Realities Host: Anne Burchett – Wine marketing & communications specialist Guests: • Pauline Vicard – Co-Founder of Areni Global • Clement Desbois – Sales Director at Hillebrand (…)
BUSINESS
Episode 3 : Beyond the Wine List: The Evolving Role of Sommeliers Host: Anne Burchett – Wine marketing & communications specialist Guests: • Romané Basset – Co-Founding Trustee & Head of Operations at The Gérard Basset Foundation (…)
BUSINESS
Episode 2: The Moderation Debate: Industry, Policy & Consumer Perception Host: Anne Burchett – Wine marketing & communications specialist Guests: • Julian Braithwaite – President of International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) • Felicity Carter – Founder (…)
BUSINESS, ECONOMY, MARKETING
As the world evolves at breakneck speed, uncertainties spark innovation across industries — and the U.S. alcohol sector is no exception. In 2023, even as economic headwinds pushed many traditional segments to the brink, a surprising resilience (…)
ECONOMY
Until recently, wineries and producers looking to expand into China have focused their efforts on just four cities: Shanghai, the country’s wine capital; Shenzhen, the boom town bordering Hong Kong; Chengdu, the vibrant hub of Southwest China; (…)
BUSINESS
Episode 1 – Exporting Wine in 2025: Adapting to Geopolitical and Economic Shifts Host: Anne Burchett – Wine marketing & communications specialist Guests: • Frederico Falcão – President, Wines of Portugal • Laurent d’Harcourt – Chairman of (…)
BUSINESS, WINE INDUSTRY
Structural and transient factors have combined to create the perfect storm for driving down wine consumption — and, at least in the short-term, there are scant signs of a turnaround, according to the latest International Wine and (…)
PORTRAIT
Jack Muirhead is the manager of MAD Academy, a Copenhagen-based education programme for beverage professionals and the greater hospitality industry. In this enlightening talk, he will introduce the MAD Academy and its programs and explore how education (…)
SUSTAINABILITY
Gatekeepers – monopolies, importers and retailers – are increasingly insisting on robust sustainable policies from their suppliers. This panel discussion will explore their expectations and how to meet them. Fanny Barthelemy – Founder & CEO OWA Learning Gad Pettersson – Director (…)
FOOD
Were there any key factors in your life that led to your love of cooking? I grew up on a farm in Brazil, around a wooden fireplace that was lit from five in the morning until (…)
BUSINESS, NO LOW
Nadine McCallion – Associate Sales & Buying Director at Guy Anderson Wines Miles Beale – Chief Executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association Andrew Catchpole – Editor at Harpers Wine & Spirit Justin Liddle – Managing Director of Mentzendorff & Co. Ltd (…)
MARKETING
FirstPour, the world’s leading wine social media agency, has teamed up with top international drinks communicators to create an expert panel. Hear from journalists, TV presenters, influencers and bloggers – each a leader and specialist in their (…)
WINE INDUSTRY
A packaging and serving system designed to store wine in the best possible conditions, taps offer a practical solution for restaurateurs and all types of services. The new-generation kegs are light and airtight and are usually (…)
