51. Champagne shipments sink in opening half of 2024.
- Author
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Mathieu, Henry
- Subjects
CHAMPAGNE ,SHIPMENT of goods ,GRAPE yields ,GRAPE harvesting - Abstract
Champagne shipments have decreased by 15.2% in the first half of 2024 due to a rainy wine campaign, according to the Comité Champagne. This decline has prompted Champagne winegrowers and houses to call for a reduction in the yield of grapes harvested this year. Poor weather conditions, including frosts and wet weather, have affected the harvest, leading to increased mildew fungus attacks. The sluggish global geopolitical and economic situation, as well as general inflation, have also impacted household consumption. The committee has not provided full-year forecasts for sales and exports. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024