Changes in the structure of wine production: oligopolies in viticulture and winemaking

Brazsil, Dávid

Keywords: viticulture and winemaking, liberalisation, oligopoly, investment

Significant concentration processes have begun in the production side of the grape and wine business. These are in part driven by the investors who appeared in large numbers in this field after the eighties. Their strategy is basically determined by their access to raw materials, potential for growth, brand building and access to distribution channels. The consolidation processes in Hungary were strongly influenced by the legal and economic environment.

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