#214 Weekly Update Tariffs, Christmas Trends & Sparkling Revolutions

In this week's episode, we're diving into the latest headlines
shaping the beverage world:


Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on imports


Brits swapping tea for gin


Germany’s sparkling wine boom


Italy’s journey toward dealcoholization


Kylie Minogue’s cruise debut—and legal drama


Breakfast pizza vs. cereal—who wins?


...and so much more, from pub trends to premium airline wines and
unexpected innovations (Mayonnaise Wine?!).





Find out what’s making waves, turning heads, and stirring glasses
across the globe.





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





Shownotes:


(00:00:00) Trump proposes 25% tariff on imports from Canada and
Mexico 


https://www.just-drinks.com/newsletters/trumps-canada-and-mexico-tariff


(00:03:36) Brits prefer Gin & Tonic to a cup of tea


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/11/brits-prefer-a-gt-to-a-cup-of-tea/


(00:05:42) More young people working in pubs than ever before


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/11/more-young-people-working-in-pubs-than-ever-before/


(00:08:08) Anne Krebiehl MW joins Qatar Airways as wine
strategist


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/11/qatar-airways-appoints-master-of-wine/


(00:09:49) Family, Health, Freedom and Enjoyment most important
values of Young Germans


https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/rotkappchen-mumm-trend-study-community-and-freedom-take-center-stage


(00:12:19) Germany's sparkling wine revolution: Sekt and
Alcohol-Free outpace Cava & Co.


https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/germany-where-sparkling-wine-sells-well


(00:14:52) Wine Paris 2025: No-Low Revolution Takes Center Stage


https://wineparis.com/newfront/page/be-spirits


https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/events/wine-paris-2025-non-alcoholic-trends


(00:17:15) Italy’s Path to Dealcoholization is Becoming Reality


https://www.meininger.de/wein/politik-und-verbaende/entalkoholisierung-bald-auch-italien


(00:20:54) Study says Pizza for breakfast is healthier than most
cereals


https://www.instagram.com/p/DC5OaWkJuEQ/


(00:22:50) The most popular beers of America: Heineken, Guinness,
Corona


https://business.yougov.com/content/50673-beer-in-mind-brand-winners-2024-report-and-webinar


(00:24:57) Spirits thieves caught hiding in haystacks


https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/11/police-find-suspected-spirits-thieves-hiding-in-haystack/


(00:26:17) Hospices de Beaune auction sees 40% decline in sales
volume


https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/hospices-de-beaune-2024-auction-nets-just-under-e14-5m-544252


(00:27:27) Sailing into Success: Cruise Lines Are Redefining Wine
Sales


https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/insights/cruising-better-wine-sales


(00:29:15) Princess Cruises to serve Kylie Minogue's 0.0
Rosé 


https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/princess-cruises-to-serve-kylie-minogues-non-alcoholic-sparkling-wine


(00:30:15) Kylie about to sue Aldi for copycat


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14118623/kylie-minogue-legal-action-aldi-knock-off.html


(00:32:32) Grocers Drop Conor McGregor's Products Following Rape
Conviction


https://www.just-drinks.com/newsletters/alcohol-products-linked-to-fighter-conor-mcgregor-delisted-by-grocers/


(00:33:37) Helllmann launches Mayonnaise Wine


https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniegravalese/2024/11/15/why-hellmanns-put-mayo-into-a-wine-bottle-explained/


(00:34:53) Pepsi releases Gingerbread Edition for Christmas


https://people.com/pepsi-releasing-new-limited-edition-gingerbread-soda-for-the-holidays-8752252