#218 Weekly Update Global Wine Decline, No-Lo Christmas & AI in the Wine Industry

The intro of this episode answers listener Alex' question which
alcohol-free premium wines to choose for the holidays.
Afterwards, we have a look at:


* Global wine production and consumption hitting historic lows


* Why Auckland is limiting alcohol sales before Christmas


* Majestic's exciting partnership with Club Soda for No-Lo lovers


* A Guinness shortage? Pubs struggle to keep up with demand


* Vineyard robotics securing UK government funding


* AI shaping grocery experiences in the US, but Americans remain
tech-cautious


...and so much more!





Let me know your thoughts in the comments!





Alexander Gottschalk
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-gottschalk-641838223/)





Shownotes:


(00:00:00) How to find a good alcohol-free wine for Christmas
(Listeners question)


(00:03:42) Global wine production hits historical low


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/12/global-wine-production-hits-historic-low/


(00:05:30) European Wine Consumption Hits 70-Year Low


https://vino-joy.com/2024/12/11/european-wine-consumption-hits-70-year-low-oiv-reports/


(00:08:17) Auckland (NZ) brings in alcohol sales restrictions
just before Christmas


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/12/auckland-brings-in-alcohol-sales-restrictions/


(00:09:18) Australia’s industry battles decline with strategic
adjustments


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/12/white-wine-revival-australias-industry-battles-decline-with-strategic-adjustments/


(00:12:35) Christmas sales will be big according to No-Lo experts


https://www.tescoplc.com/after-a-record-breaking-year-no-and-low-alcohol-experts-give-their-christmas-predictions/


(00:14:35) Majestic partners with Club Soda


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/12/majestic-partners-with-club-soda/


(00:15:32) Guinness shortage in pubs - why the company is
struggeling to keep up with demand


https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDYQlx1CBje/


(00:18:30) Analysis of aromas that differentiate beer and wine
could lead to better non-alcoholic versions


https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c06838


(00:20:36) Vineyard Robotics project secured 500.000 Euro UK
government funding


https://winegb.co.uk/press-releases/robotics-project-british-wine-industry-secures-government-funding/


(00:23:20) US grocer serves up AI-driven personalization for
alcohol and food


https://www.grocerydive.com/news/albertsons-wine-artificial-intelligence-personalization/735126/


(00:24:07) Most Americans want to keep tech out of gastronomy


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/12/most-diners-want-to-keep-tech-out-of-restaurants-report-finds/


(00:26:24) Almost one fifth of Brits opposed to tipping


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/08/almost-a-fifth-of-brits-opposed-to-tipping/


(00:29:28) Starbucks opens café with extraordinary views - of
North Korea


https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/starbucks-south-korea-north-korea-border-b2656523.html


(00:30:55) Lindt launches Dubai Chocolate in Switzerland


https://www.instagram.com/p/DDdDTyPp_VF/