Several attributes can be used to differentiate wine products to meet consumer interest and thus increase producer visibility, attractiveness and revenues. Perception of the same attribute may depend on various factors that characterise the subjects, such as individual, behavioural and...

As sustainability concerns increasingly influence agri-food systems, environmental labels have become an important tool for signalling producers' ecological responsibility to consumers. However, the effectiveness of such labels depends on how they are perceived and valued in specific product...

This study explores the prejudices of Swiss residents toward consumers of canned wine in the context of outdoor leisure activities. Despite the convenience and environmental benefits of canned wine, it faces resistance from wine consumers based on prejudices. We investigate whether holiday...

In Europe, alcohol-related diseases have an increasingly high impact on healthcare costs every year. Hence, rising consumer consciousness regarding the risks and harms of drinking alcohol is a primary goal of the EU Commission. Recently, the Commission has been discussing the mandatory adoption...

Over the past few decades, Italy's wine industry has shifted from producing low-value, local wines to a modern sector that meets both domestic and international demand. Despite these achievements, the sector faces challenges such as rising production costs, climate change, and a need for...

The innovation capacity of organizations, particularly in the competitive Brazilian wine industry, plays a pivotal role in their performance and competitiveness. This study aimed to identify and validate metrics for assessing the innovation capacity of Brazilian wineries through a two-stage...

The wine industry faces distinctive supply chain challenges, including high product variety, export market fragmentation, and seasonal production, all of which contribute to demand uncertainty. Importantly, this uncertainty is not only externally driven but also amplified by tactical and...

For decades, the literature has engaged in a robust debate regarding the competitiveness of wine cooperatives. Many studies suggest that these cooperatives may exhibit lower pricing competitiveness compared to other enterprise forms, while others have found the opposite. To clarify these...

The global wine trade experienced a decline in volume and value in 2023 due to reduced real incomes, post-pandemic overstocking, and shifting consumer preferences. Non-sparkling red wines were more affected than sparkling wines, white wines and wines in bag-in-box formats, with notable declines...

Innovation is essential for addressing the current challenges of the wine sector and ensuring its sustainable future. Law plays a pivotal role in fostering and disseminating innovation. At the same time, innovations can present legislators with significant challenges and cause legal disruption....