Data science helps sake break into wine-dominated market

Consumer restraint, climate change, cost explosion: German winemakers are experiencing the most severe crisis in decades. According to experts, the number of wineries in Germany could halve in the long term.

The European executive is due to present proposals on Friday, 28 March, including an adjustment of the rules governing the grubbing-up of vines. The sector is particularly facing a continuous decline in consumption and the effects of climate change, and is looking for a new model.

Data science helps sake break into wine-dominated market

To preserve the environment for sake production, some breweries are endeavoring to expand their sales channels overseas.

The times for wine-growers have become harder. On the one hand, vineyards and grape varieties have to be adapted to climate warming, on the other hand, demand is falling. In addition, US President Donald Trump threatens with tariffs of 200 percent on alcoholic beverages such as wine and champagne from the EU. The EU Commission wants to provide support to wine-growers.

Wine: The European Union caring for an industry in trouble

Brussels – The European Commission intends to respond to the difficulties of the wine sector with a “wine package,” whose measures will be submitted to the Member States and Parliament for implementation at the end of 2025 or early 2026. With reduced demand, the sector is facing “a difficult, even very difficult situation, particularly for red wine in certain regions of Southern Europe,” noted a senior Commission official. To combat overproducti…

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