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We at VSV are attending the Qingdao International Seafood Expo at the Hongdao International Convention and Expo Center, which opened today in China. "Our goal is to strengthen existing partnerships in Asia, meet with key clients attending the expo, and introduce our premium seafood products to interested buyers," shares Björn Matthíasson, COO of VSV Seafood Iceland, who is currently at the event. Interest in Icelandic seafood remains high, and China stands out as one of the fastest-growing markets, with consumption now reaching over 34 kg per capita. As the world’s second-largest importer of seafood, China is a critical market for Icelandic capelin and roe. However, uncertainties about the quota for the upcoming season pose challenges. Some Qingdao Internations Seafood Expo Highlights - 13 exhibition halls at the Hongdao International Convention and Expo Center in Qingdao - 48,000 m² of exhibition space - 1,680 companies from 51 countries presenting their products - Over 40,000 visitors from more than 120 countries #VSVIceland #TasteTheWild #TasteTheTrust

Exploring the Brazilian Tannins Market 🍷 Brazil is a great market in the world for tannins and tannic acids. These are essential for making wine, beer, and more. Building Partnerships 🤝: The people we work with in Brazil know their stuff. They understand the tannins market inside and out. Expanding Our Presence 📊: Brazil is a great place to expand our business, and with our local partners, we’re excited about what’s next. Enjoying Brazilian Hospitality ❤️: Brazilians are friendly, warm, and welcoming, just like Italians. It’s been wonderful to experience their culture. Stay tuned for my next post where I’ll explore Argentina’s vibrant market! 🇦🇷 #Business #Tannins #Brazil #Partnerships #AjinomotoNaturalSpecialities #MarketGrowth

Successful days in Portugal! 🇵🇹 On the third day of her trip, our colleague Kerstin Houf spent valuable time in Porto. There she took part in important business meetings and expanded her knowledge of the rich history of Portuguese wine. 🍷 The direct exchange on site is invaluable. Maintaining international business contacts in person and understanding the cultural characteristics of the countries is crucial to our success and the successful planning of our trade fair. Such trips offer more than just business benefits - they provide deeper insights, promote intercultural dialogue and strengthen relationships with our international partners. In a globally networked world, it is essential to have a local presence and to know the stories behind the products. We are convinced that this approach leads to better business results and stronger partnerships in the long term. It's more than just business! #portugalwein #prowein2025 #cheersprowein #prowein #proweintradefair #winebusiness #wineprofessionals #winetasting #wineshop #winetrends #tradefair #winetrade #winecommunity #winetradefair #overseas #international #internationalexhibitors #exhibitors 

Premium European Delicacies from Greece and Latvia Celebrate Resounding Success at MIFB Malaysia 2024 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) 2024 marked a significant milestone for the "Premium European Products" campaign, showcasing premium Greek and Latvian foods. The event, held from 17-19 July 2024, attracted enthusiastic responses from attendees and industry leaders. The campaign, led by the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Greece (ETHEAS) and the Latvian Dairy Committee (LDC), highlighted the exceptional quality and heritage of their products. Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) from Malaysia's food and beverage industry praised the products, enhancing their visibility and appeal. Additionally, B2B dinners facilitated meaningful business connections, underscoring the strong demand for European foods in Southeast Asia. The campaign emphasizes the EU's commitment to safety, quality, and animal welfare, ensuring products exceed global standards. The success at MIFB 2024 paves the way for future initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and consumption of European products in Southeast Asia. [Cr by Terroir & Spice ] #VRITIMESMY #media #pr #pressrelease #MIFB2024 #PremiumEuropeanProducts #GreekFood #LatvianFood #EuropeanQuality #FoodExhibition #KOL #BusinessConnections https://lnkd.in/gxnDwsau

Baijiu anyone? I don't think lots of westerners know anything about the Chinese spirit called Baijiu. Maybe some of you doing business have experienced the (painful?) Chinese Liquor tastings during dinner... I sincerely hope you were spared from too many Kanpei's. TheEconomist Newspaper Limited spent an article on the BIG business side of Baijiu. To me, it was mindblowing to read the market valuations of these companies, something we in the Western world never got our eyes on - let alone that we know these companies. It proves once again how little we truely know (and understand) of each other. I leave it to you if you want to experience a tasting session. I know already (from experience with Baijiu) that I have "something else" that evening 😉 #spirits #chinesebusiness #baijiu #wset #unknown #wineindustry #beverage #china

Big moves are brewing at Saku Õlletehas! 🍻 Estonia’s iconic brewery has expanded into not one... not two... but THREE new export markets! From Europe to Asia, Saku is taking its classic brews on an exciting global #adventure, sharing Estonia’s beer culture far and wide. This year, the brewery has added Malta, Romania, and Japan (with a population of 125 million) as new export destinations. As Saku’s head of exports Margus Masing explains, “Our cooperation with Japan began at last spring’s Foodex Japan 2023 trade fair. During the expo, we partnered with a Japanese retail chain with over 1,000 stores nationwide.” And it’s not just about new territories — the brewery’s expanding presence reflects its commitment to quality and innovation. https://lnkd.in/dYxhF5Jv What’s next for Saku Õlletehas? As a seasoned veteran of food expos all around the world, Saku Õlletehas will be participating at Gulfood - The World's Biggest Annual F&B Event 2025 & Foodex Japan 2025 with the Estonian stand. You can find out more about Estonian companies at our events page: https://lnkd.in/dWgWebjt #tradewithestonia #estonianbeer #exportmarkets

Join us in a global toast! World Malbec Day 2024 - April 17, 2024 🇦🇷 🍷 www.malbecworldday.com The 14th edition of #MWD is here: MALBEC ARGENTINO - BETTER FOR THE WORLD Since 2011, we have celebrated Malbec World Day on April 17. In Argentina and across the industry it offers an opportunity to appreciate how Argentine Malbec has risen to become a global icon of Argentine viticulture. Thanks to the hard work of Argentine producers and winemakers, Malbec has evolved over the years and is now BETTER THAN EVER: Argentina is producing the best Malbecs in history. Now that Malbec’s consistency and quality of expression are well-proven, the industry has its sights set on the future and is WORKING TO MAKE A BETTER WORLD. Because one cannot enjoy the success of today without thinking about tomorrow. The challenge is to ensure that Malbec can maintain its characteristic elegance and versatility without sacrificing anything along the way. Argentine producers are increasingly mindful of the underlying experiences and changing values that influence how consumers choose their wine; decisions that go beyond Malbec to encompass concerns related to wellbeing, health and the environment. The world has changed. It is incumbent upon us to reconsider our existing values and structures and explore new ways of thinking and feeling. Argentine viticulture has firmly embraced the concept of sustainability: protecting and generating a positive impact on our environment, society and economy. Many Argentine wineries have made great strides in reducing their water footprints, adopting carbon neutral policies, improving their waste management and energy use, and reducing the weight of their bottles, all thanks to the success of Malbec. It is due to all these efforts that we are proud to say that Malbec Argentino is “BETTER FOR THE WORLD”, part of a focus on building a future in which the environment, society, culture and winemaking exist in balance and harmony. This is the path to follow if Argentine Malbec is going to continue to excel year on year and be the best that it can be.

🍇 Expressions of interest remain open for two-phase Australian Table Grapes Mission to Southeast Asia 🍇 Australian table grape producers and exporters are invited to register their interest in participating in our upcoming two-phase outbound mission to Southeast Asia. This mission offers an excellent opportunity to explore new markets, build relationships, and expand your export potential. ATGA will host a trade event and retail tour in each location. Participants can register their interest for: Phase 1: 28 November - 3 December, Vietnam & The Philippines Phase 2: 10 December - 14 December, Indonesia and Thailand You can choose to participate in either one or both legs of. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your export business and engage with key players in key Southeast Asian markets. Expressions of interest close 1-2 days before each phase. Participating exporters must also register for the Table Grape Exporter Directory. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gJmZrv-q or contact jwhite@atga.net.au for a detailed itinerary. This mission is held as part of the Table Grape International Marketing Program, funded by Hort Innovation using the table grape marketing levy.

The results of the TOP 24 BEST WINES OF UKRAINE selection are out and have already been published on the Wines of Ukraine website (linkin comments). Our sincere congratulations to the winners! You really are the best, which has been confirmed by the professional verdict of six Masters of Wine. Wojciech Bońkowski MW, Sarah Abbott MW, Richard Bampfield MW, Caro Maurer MW, Cees van Casteren MW, Heidi Mäkinen MW - we did it! 💛💙🍇🍷🇺🇦 Thank you very much for your incredible work, expertise and unbiased assessments, for your invaluable comments and dedicated support of Ukrainian winemaking! We will write a lot more about this event and share the opinions of experts regarding the quality of Ukrainian wines and their potential  prospects on international markets. So stay tuned for updates! The Wines of Ukraine team is also very grateful to our partner, the international cooperation programme “EU4Business: SME Recovery, Competitiveness and Internationalisation”, co-financed by EU and Germany. Reference information:  The international cooperation programme “EU4Business: SME Recovery, Competitiveness and Internationalisation” is co-financed by the European Union and the German Government and is implemented by the German federal company “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH”. The programme aims to support Ukraine’s economic resilience, recovery and growth, create better conditions for the development of Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as support innovation and exports. Read more: www.eu4business.org.ua The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of Wines of Ukraine and does not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union, the German Government, or GIZ.   #eu4business, #StandForUkraine, #gizSME

Southeast Asia Emerges as a Key Market for Australian Wine 🍇 Australian wine exporters are setting their sights on Southeast Asia, where emerging wine markets in Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia present significant opportunities. Despite wine having a smaller share in the alcoholic beverages market, consumption in these countries is expected to grow over the next five years, in contrast to declining trends in established markets like Australia, the UK, and the US. 🚀 To capitalise on this growth, Wine Australia has launched a Southeast Asia Roadshow from 7 to 16 October 2024. In partnership with Austrade, the roadshow offers Australian wineries a platform to engage with importers, distributors, and media in these focus countries. Market briefings and capability-building activities will help participants understand local market dynamics, regulations, and business culture. 📊 Thailand and Vietnam are already showing strong potential for Australian wine. Thailand's wine consumption, largely dominated by imports, is rebounding post-pandemic, with Australian wine leading at 30% of the market share. Meanwhile, in Vietnam, wine tariffs have dropped significantly under trade agreements, opening doors for Australian exporters. Wine consumption in Vietnam is projected to grow by 3.8% per year until 2028. 📈 With favourable trade agreements and increasing demand, Australian wine exporters are well-positioned to tap into Southeast Asia’s booming markets. Future market bulletins from Wine Australia will provide further insights into the opportunities in the region. #AustralianWine #SoutheastAsia #WineIndustry #ExportGrowth #WineAustralia #WineTrade #WineExport