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Wine Importers in Germany – BestWineImporters 2024 Update

May 27, 2024

Located in the heart of Europe, Germany boasts a large population and high purchasing power, making it one of the world’s strongest economies and one of the largest wine-consuming countries. In 2023 Germany was the…

Wine Importers and Wine Import Trends in Thailand 2024

April 2, 2024

With its tropical beaches and warm sun, Thailand is not only a vacation goal for tourists but also a target market for many businesses across the globe. As the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand can…

Spirits Competitions & Awards 2024: How to Get Ratings and Prizes in Spirits Competitions that are Relevant to the US market

March 22, 2024

Standing out is crucial for spirits producers in the crowded and highly competitive US market. Spirits competitions and professional reviews offer a powerful way to boost brand credibility and grab consumer attention. These accolades can…

Wine Competitions & Awards 2024: How to Get Ratings and Prizes in Wine Competitions that are Relevant to the US market

March 15, 2024

In the competitive landscape of the wine industry, where consumers are inundated with countless options, standing out is essential for success. One highly effective way for wineries to distinguish themselves and capture the attention of…

Tips for Successfully Exhibiting at a Wine and Beverage Trade Show (2024 Update)

March 5, 2024

Trade shows are essential tools for businesses in the wine and alcoholic beverage industries to generate leads and connect with peers, stay informed about market trends, and check on competitors. They provide face-to-face interaction and…

Wine Importers in Vietnam – BestWineImporters 2024 Update

January 15, 2024

Beer is still the clear winner in the top of preferred alcoholic beverages in Vietnam, with a share of 75%, but wine is becoming more popular among the growing middle class and the portfolios of…

South Korea Wine Imports: Top players, Strategies and Consumer Trends

October 20, 2023

South Korea is one of the world’s strongest economies and an extremely attractive Asian market for wine producers, who are betting on the ever-increasing popularity of this beverage among the country’s middle class. Trends to…

Wine Importers in Japan – BestWineImporters 2023 Update

October 17, 2023

Japan is the fifth largest wine importer in the world, a mature, resilient, and sophisticated market with over 30 million wine consumers. The country is also one of the largest importers of sparkling wines by…

Shipping Data from the Wine, Spirits and Beer sectors is now available in the BestWineImporters platform

July 28, 2023

At BestWineImporters, we understand that solid growth hinges on the power of data and that’s why we are proud to unveil our latest offering – the all-new Shipping / Customs Data Module! The BestWineImporters platform…

2.800 Extra Contact Persons and a New Filter to Sort Companies

April 12, 2023

We are thrilled to share the availability of additional new features available in the BestWineImporters platform: Secondary Contact Person and an extra filter that allows sorting companies based on their number of employees. The first…

New product presentation and wine expo invitation templates are available

August 2, 2022

Since the launch of our Marketing Academy section of the BWI platform last year, we’ve been working hard to add as much quality material as possible, to help our clients reach their goals. The latest…

Financial Data Update March 2022

March 28, 2022

We are happy to announce that this month the BestWineImporters data team has finished an important update for our platform, which focuses on financial information for companies from 7 European countries. Users of the BWI…

BWI – Discover What’s New in 2022

February 16, 2022

We’re starting 2022 with a number of exciting features that aim to both increase the complexity of the data that BWI provides and also offer our clients valuable resources in a complex Marketing Academy section. New Features Available…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – February 2022

February 16, 2022

Australia-China tension rising Tensions just keep rising as Australia is still facing economic coercion from China, despite striving to diversify its partnerships. After imposing devastating tariffs and bans on Aussie exports in 2020, Canberra is…

BestWineImporters: 2021, Year in Review

January 4, 2022

In 2021 we witnessed many challenges: alcohol sale and consumption restrictions, import bans, trade conflicts, cancelled trade shows, frost strikes, wildfires, shipping containers shortage, new import tariffs… but we also rejoiced over import records, space-aged…

New exclusive feature for our customers: The BestWineImporters Knowledge Base

December 21, 2021

Because customer satisfaction is paramount to us, this year we have launched the BestWineImporters Knowledge Base, a self-help centre of information on how to use the BestWineImporters platform to its full potential. The BestWineImporters Knowledge…

10 tips that make you a magnet for wine, beer, and spirits importers, and close more deals!

December 10, 2021

Selling was never easy, especially today when buyers are bombarded with sales and marketing messages anywhere they click or go. In the import-export business worldwide, this paradox of choice, of having so many offers to…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – November 2021

December 2, 2021

New liquor excise regime in Delhi As of Wednesday, India`s liquor retail markets faces a new excise policy and is now allowed to be handled by private players. The new regulations are set to replace…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – October 2021

November 1, 2021

Disruptions in the supply chain lead to alcohol shortage in the US With the holiday season approaching, the demand for alcohol is fastly increasing while industry experts warn about nationwide supply chain issues, disruptions related…

We`ve just returned from Salon Gourmets 2021! See what you`ve missed at this year`s edition!

October 29, 2021

Warm weather and great company! For four days, between the 18th and 21st October of this year, we`ve attended the much-awaited new edition of Salon Gourmets, the biggest Fine Food and Beverages Fair in Europe.…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – September 2021

September 30, 2021

New international sustainability organisation A group of about 50 companies from around the globe have come together to create a new non-profit organization by the name of Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR), intending to accelerate action…

3 alcohol export myths to leave behind and reach your true export potential

September 22, 2021

Driven by colonialism and technological advances, the last two centuries encompassed tremendous development in the global economy, accelerating the connection between the world’s economies and cultures. According to Statista, the trade value of goods exported…

Global Wine Import/Export News Highlights – August 2021

September 3, 2021

Uk closer to shaking hands with New Zealand The final stages of negotiation between the post-Brexit UK and New Zealand to sign a bilateral free trade agreement have been recently discussed. The deal is expected…

The perks of exhibiting at wine, beer and spirits trade shows + tips for a successful participation

August 16, 2021

Despite their vast and growing success, the value of international trade expos is yet still blurred today by companies who see exhibiting at trade shows a costly hassle, favorable only for medium-sized to big market…