Traditional wine-producing countries are being squeezed by heat, drought and fires. At the same time, improved growing techniques, hybrid grapes and a warmer climate mean wine can be produced in more and more places. “We may have saved wine for humanity,” says Mike Juergens, who has started growing grapes in the Himalayas.
BusinessTraditional wine-growing countries are being squeezed by heat, drought and fires. At the same time, improved cultivation techniques, hybrid grapes and a warmer climate mean wine can be produced in more and more places. “We may have saved wine for humanity,” says Mike Juergens, who has started growing grapes in the Himalayas.
BusinessNorwegians' cross-border trade in the Strömstad area increased by 10 percent this summer compared with the same period last year, according to figures from the payment company Nets.
BusinessThe Moderates present their 226-point election manifesto. The party promises to finance its election pledges.
Swedish politicsSentiment is stronger than normal among Swedish households, according to a barometer from the National Institute of Economic Research (KI). And more companies than normal expect to be able to raise prices. At the same time, Swedish growth in the second quarter was clearly greater than expected, according to recent figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).
BusinessPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has not given up despite the opposition's lead in the opinion polls. He hopes the government issue will lead to an election victory. It is a very strong card, Kristersson tells TT.
Swedish politicsSales of wine and spirits are declining at Systembolaget. At the same time, beer, cider and non-alcoholic beverages are selling better. "We are developing our range based on customer demand," CEO Ann Carlsson Meyer tells TT.
BusinessSystembolaget's profit in the second quarter more than doubled compared with the same quarter last year, an interim report shows.
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