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Flying Frost Defense: Chilean Vineyards Deploy Helicopters to Battle Freezing Temperatures

Vineyard & harvest

20 October 2026 · 1 min read

Flying Frost Defense: Chilean Vineyards Deploy Helicopters to Battle Freezing Temperatures

Ecocopter's helicopter fleet now actively protects Chilean vineyards during frost-threatened nights, offering an innovative solution to preserve harvests as traditional methods prove insufficient.

Chile's Wine Consumption Plummets 17.5%, Steepest Drop Among Major Markets

Market & export

17 October 2026 · 1 min read

Chile's Wine Consumption Plummets 17.5%, Steepest Drop Among Major Markets

Chile's wine consumption fell 17.5% in 2025, the sharpest decline among major markets, with global consumption declining only 2.7%. The country's wine sector faces mounting pressure as producers contend with 1.1 billion liters in storage, lower grape prices, and weakening export demand.