A perfect logistical storm is threatening to take the shine off the festive recovery. Nigel Huddleston reports on fears of drinks shortages Of all…
A perfect logistical storm is threatening to take the shine off the festive recovery. Nigel Huddleston reports on fears of drinks shortages Of all…
The global wine shortage has provided the trade with an opportunity to end an unsustainable culture of working with miniscule margins, according to leading suppliers. Frost, hail and drought have led to the biggest wine harvest shortfall in 60 years, with Italy, France, Spain, Chile and South Africa all hit. Bernard Fontannaz, managing director of Origin Wine, told DRN: “It creates an…
Experts have predicted a world wine shortage after forecasts indicated production would slump to the lowest level since records began in 1975. Bad weather has destroyed grape harvests across the globe and the fall in production is likely to push up prices. Output is expected to fall from 264.2 million hectolitres in 2011 to 248.2 million hectolitres this year, according to the International Organisation of…
