Chinese consumers develops a taste for French wine
Chinese consumers have developed a taste for French wines in recent years but there are threats ahead that could put the trend in jeopardy.
Archives for January 25, 2011
One extra beer for Chinese requires a fifth of UK barley production, IGD
Just one extra beer a week for Chinese men would require 231,235 hectares of annual barley production in the UK - the equivalent of a fifth of its current output, claims the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD).
Australian wines gain pricing advantage in emerging markets
A new Rabobank report suggests that Australian wines have succeeded in commanding higher prices in emerging markets than some more established wine growing nations.
Kirin enters new soft drink joint venture in China
Kirin Holdings has invested $400m in a new soft drinks joint venture with China Resources Enterprise as it looks for growth opportunities outside the stagnant Japanese market.