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Wildfires in Chile, New Zealand floods, South Africa starts harvest, Prosecco sales strong
Also: the WHO calls for raised alcohol taxes; more tariff drama; Champagne sales decline, and protests continue at Moët Hennessy. Above, fires still rage in South Africa. Photo by David...
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Friday 23 January 2026
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Sweetener in French AOC wines, US diet guidelines updated, New Zealand free-trade deal
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