EU wine reforms aim to tackle oversupply and climate change
Following a meeting in Brussels this week, the EU has unveiled a comprehensive plan to revitalise its wine sector.
British wine industry secures government funding for robotics project
A pioneering robotics project that will serve the British wine industry has secured…
Lies and Slight of Hand in Europe and Oregon Define Alcohol Debate
Famed health journal spreads lies that will be used in the States in alcohol debate
US alcohol industry set for slow recovery after ‘reset year’ in 2023
Economic pressures and changing habits hit US alcohol sales in 2023, but growth in…
Should France’s wine industry fear a new Trump tariff?
During his recent presidential campaign, Donald Trump displayed a fierce…
US seasonal outlook mixed as industry holds breath on tariffs
Will he or won’t he? As a mercurial leader ascends in the U.S., wine pros rally…
The local nonalcoholic wine alternative taking Michelin-starred restaurants by storm
Kally, a verjus-based wine alternative, launches nonalcoholic beverage with…
What are the 4 Best Wines and Whiskies to Give as Holiday Gifts?
‘Tis the season for holiday entertaining and gift giving. What if you’d like to…
Is Monastrell the climate-adaptable grape the industry needs?
As climate change becomes an unavoidable reality, adaptation is evident across the…
Spotted Lanternfly Continues Spreading and Devastating Grape Growing Regions of Ohio
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) (SLF) continues make the news, both…
Trump returns: The impact on the US wine industry
In the wake of a historic national election, US wine producers are bracing for…
Bourgogne wine see global growth despite difficult market conditions
Burgundy is in a “favourable position” with positive growth in both the French and…
What the US wine industry needs from its next agriculture secretary
Declining sales, labour uncertainty, and looming tariff tensions: db speaks to…
Winemaking innovation seen as the path back to profitability at SIMEI 2024
The adoption of advanced technology, to improve efficiencies and cut production…
What Happens When Consumers Ask for Change to Alcohol Shipping Laws
A Tennessee man is about to find out
Chablis wineries see ‘crazy’ climate and small 2024 harvest
Heavy rain, fierce hailstorms and bouts of frost have combined to shrink yields for…
The Trump tariffs are coming for wine. American restaurants could die
Finer dining restaurants make their money on the wine and alcohol they sell, not on…
Why Some Sustainability-Minded Wineries Are Turning to Propane
Environmentally-conscious companies around the globe are constantly looking for…
The Only Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Advice You Will Ever Need
Any moment now, regular as clockwork, your inbox will be filled with updates from…
Channeling Your Election Action Into Wine Industry Action
Harness your passion and direct it at a smaller community: Wine
Areas of strength amid wine consumption shrinkage in the US
Overall figures are down, but Kathleen Willcox has uncovered some glimmers of…
Hurdle removed for grapegrowers exporting to Victoria and NSW
The regulatory burden has been eased for growers who export winegrapes into…
Trump victory puts wine tariffs back in spotlight
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential race has heightened speculation…
Drinks firms brace as Trump elected US president
As news breaks that Donald Trump will be moving into the White House in January,…
Autumn Budget a ‘kick in the teeth’ for wine and spirits
The Autumn Budget offered a mixed picture for the drinks industry, with the…
Autumn Budget: British government increases tax on wine and spirits
The British government has announced that it will increase tax on wine and spirits in…
The frost was worse than the rain for wine producers in Austria in 2024
We recently got back from Austria and of course we were wondering how the vineyards…
Reduced wine harvest volume in France 2024 after an unequal battle against the forces of nature
In France, the harvest and fermentation are in full swing. In many (most) places the…
Can the U.S. Alcohol Industry Withstand the Return of Tariffs?
With both presidential nominees expressing support for tariffs, the alcohol…
Looking for a Wine to Bring to Dinner? Don’t Show Up Without One of These Bottles
Listen to your mother when she tells you: don’t show up to a dinner…
Shipments to mainland China boost Australian wine export volume and value to 3-year highs
In the 12 months ended September 2024, Australian wine exports increased by 34 per…
Assessing frost damage to grapevines through satellite mapping
The South Australian Government is assisting grapegrowers with future planning and…
There’s a New Bill to End the USPS Ban on Shipping Alcohol. Here’s What it Could Mean.
For United States Postal Service (USPS) home delivery, a six-pack of Syrah is as…
‘Wine is hurting’: the decline of sales in the US continues
Despite stories of US wine sales bucking the trend of global decline, new data from…
Consultation is key to cracking new Employment Rights Bill
Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government has unveiled the most significant reforms to…
France slashes wine production estimate following poor weather
France has cut its forecast for this year’s wine harvest by 4.6% after heavy rain,…
What’s working? Treasury Wine Estates highlights sustainability progress
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) launched its 2024 Sustainability Report on Friday,…
Federal Court Rules Discriminatory Wine Distribution Law Unconstitutional
Similar federal lawsuits challenging discriminatory self-distribution…
Wine trade braces for impact as Budget looms
On 30 October UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce her debut Budget, and there…
UK wine retailers warn public about ‘inevitable’ price hikes
Wine retailers across the UK are warning consumers that they will be “powerless to…
Industry leaders set to gather for Sustainability in Drinks
The inaugural Sustainability in Drinks event brings key global players to the…
New rules on organic wine in US may ‘harm’ industry
New certification rules on organic wine sold in the US that have recently come into…
Burgundy faces tough vintage, after a challenging growing season
Burgundy is facing one of its toughest vintages in decades, following a year…
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