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
