When we launched the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast in 2016, we weren’t sure where it would go. Now, 300 episodes later, it’s become a go-to resource for growers, researchers, educators, and wine industry professionals dedicated to sustainability. To mark this milestone, we flipped the mic around and interviewed our host, Craig Macmillan, PhD — long-time vineyard and winery professional, educator, and now podcasting veteran — to reflect on some favorite episodes, meaningful moments, and what’s ahead. From Zoom Recordings to Global Reach Craig began hosting when the podcast was just an idea sparked by the Vineyard Team’s goal to make sustainable winegrowing knowledge more accessible. “I wasn't a podcast listener at all,” Craig admits. “But I said sure, why not? Let's try it.” Since then, the show has featured scientists, growers, and innovators from all over the world, creating a ripple effect of conversations and c

The Hidden Mistake Many Business Owners Make When it comes to running a business, most owners are focused on day-to-day operations and long-term growth. However, one critical aspect often gets overlooked: succession planning. Whether you're in the vineyard, tech, or any other industry, succession planning ensures that your business remains successful after you transition out of the leadership role. One of the most common mistakes business owners make is waiting too long to plan their succession, often only thinking about it when it’s already too late. Reality is, preparing for your business’s future doesn't have to be stressful. In fact, it can be one of the most rewarding steps you take for the health and longevity of your company. Here are 8 tips to set your business — and successor — up for long-term success. Tip #1: Start Planning Early  It's essential to think about succession planning well in advance. Often, business owners underestim

Hofbräu München and Anton Paar:  Brewing Classic Beer Together Located in Munich, Germany, the “Hofbräu München” brewery brews the beer for the “Hofbräuhaus,” one of the world’s most famous beer halls. With Anton Paar’s help, it produces well over 340,000 hectoliters of beer annually. A trust-based partnership  According to Christian Beetz, brewer and deputy laboratory manager at the brewery, “With a reputation for producing stable, practical, and precise instruments, we knew we could trust Anton Paar.” So Hofbräu München has steadily expanded its measuring points with Anton Paar devices and built them into its QC network. “Since we had so many parameters we needed to measure,” remembers Beetz, head of quality assurance Thomas Brandt bought two of Anton Paar’s Alcolyzer Beer Analyzing Systems to automatically analyze alcohol and other parameters in our laboratory.

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Atlas Copco Compressors is pleased to announce a new distributor agreement with Hoffman & Hoffman for Atlas Copco’s complete range of industrial process cooling systems. Hoffman & Hoffman will represent the product line exclusively across South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. The product and application experts from Hoffman & Hoffman will work with the dedicated Atlas Copco process cooling team to provide an unrivaled experience for customers. Atlas Copco launched into the industrial cooling space in 2020, bringing their own innovation stamp to the market, particularly when it comes to connected controllers, advanced monitoring and diagnostics, and full-service packages for a range of industrial equipment. The Elektronikon® Mk5 Touch controller is one key feature, putting control at the user’s fingertips. Additionally, SMARTLINK 24/7 monitoring and diagnostics is available as part of the chiller’s total package.  The first prod

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Deal Done with the Wine Group as Constellation Sells More Wine Assets: Among the labels changing hands are Cooper & Thief, 7 Moons and The Dreaming Tree...

Astros Inaugural HOF Charity Wine Event Raises Over $500K

Event featured Bagwell, Biggio & Jackson; Proceeds benefit the Astros Foundation HOUSTON, TX – The Astros hosted the Inaugural Hall of Fame Charity Wine Event on Friday, April 1, and raised over $500,000 for the Astros Foundation. The event, […]