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Henkell Freixenet Relocates Hubert Sparkling Wine Production to Czechia

Published 23 September 2026 · WBI Industry News
Henkell Freixenet Relocates Hubert Sparkling Wine Production to Czechia
Image: Just Drinks

Henkell Freixenet is moving the production of its Hubert J.E. sparkling wine business from Slovakia to neighboring Czechia.

Sparkling wine producer Henkell Freixenet is relocating the production of its Hubert J.E. sparkling wine business out of Slovakia to neighbouring Czechia, according to a report from Just Drinks.

Additional details regarding the move—including the operational timeline, specific reasons for the transfer, and the impact on local employment or facilities in Slovakia—were not provided in the source material.

Key facts

  • Henkell Freixenet is transferring production of its Hubert J.E. sparkling wine business.
  • Manufacturing operations are moving from Slovakia to Czechia.

Why it matters

Illustrates strategic supply chain and production footprint shifts within the European sparkling wine industry.

Sparkling Wine Manufacturing Supply Chain Henkell Freixenet Hubert J.E

Sources
  • Just Drinks — 2026-09-22: “Henkell moves production of Slovakia’s Hubert brand to Czechia”

This article was prepared by WBI.org from the sources listed above with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a WBI editor before publication. Information is attributed to its original sources.

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