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Harvesting grapes from one of the two founder vines of the Rubaksum Tsellim landrace, trained over a household pergola in Aksum, Tigray. Yemane Hailu Fissuh

Tigray’s old grapevines have survived against the odds: new research uncovers their genetic and historic value

A distinctive local variety of grapevine from Ethiopia’s Tigray region could offer potential as a dryland crop.
One of the most visible ways that Canada responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs was by sharply restricting U.S. alcohol sales. AP Photo/Jill Colvin

Canada is kicking its US booze habit as trade tensions persist

Canada’s shunning of beer, wine and spirits from the US is a textbook example of how market access for politically exposed goods can quickly unravel.
Per capita alcohol sales in Canada have decreased by 18 per cent over a four-year period. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Why is alcohol use declining in Canada?

There are several possible contributors to the recent trend of declining alcohol sales in Canada, from increased health concerns to inflation.
On wine-rating platforms, amateur ratings better explain the price differences of bottles than professional scores. JuanGarciaHinojosa/Shutterstock

How Bordeaux wine estates price their bottles

Lovers of wine made in France’s Bordeaux region often ask how chateaux set their prices. The answers involve a 19th-century ranking, professional criticism and digital-age reviews.
The French wine industry suffered an estimated €600 million in losses following a US tariff put in place during Donald Trump’s first term. Connect Images - Curated / Shutterstock

Should France’s wine industry fear a new Trump tariff?

US president-elect Donald Trump promised his supporters that tariffs would rise on all products under his administration. What impact could this have on the French wine industry?

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