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.
BusinessThe boycott of American wines by Swedes is increasing. Last year's decline was 23 percent, according to statistics from Systembolaget. It will continue into January, says Ulf Sjödin, assortment manager.
BusinessSwedes opt out of American wine at Systembolaget. During the first quarter of the year – the first since Donald Trump is back as president – sales have decreased by over 15 percent. It's my way of marking, says Christina Jungestad on her way out of Systembolaget in Malmö.
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