Afternoon Brief, February 23rd

How a Napa Farming Nonprofit Became a Political Power Broker—And Got Caught Up in a Federal Investigation: A mysterious federal investigation unfolding in Napa Valley has ensnared one of the wine industry’s most powerful entities...

A brand’s journey to sustainability is never complete as it works to stand out and challenge expectations of the norm. As the years progress, companies of all sizes are aiming to do just that, with a focus on sustainability for better health, improved community, and a brighter future.   “Pro-environmental actions, such as recycling, have great potential for the industry as a whole to be more sustainable,” notes Jon French, O-I’s Wine Category Sales & Marketing Director.  The wine industry has made progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but pressures continue to rise for businesses to take more action founded in sustainable behavior. Wineries of all sizes continue to view every decision with a sustainable lens. Let’s take a closer look at the ways your winery can reduce its carbon footprint.  Choose Local  Of all steps in the supply chain, transportation accounts for 90% of greenhouse gas emissions.[1] O-I, based in Ohi

Lange Estate Winery & Vineyards in Dundee, Oregon and Pioneer Packaging, a packaging distributor in the pacific northwest, understand the importance of domestically made glass wine bottles.

The wine industry is a tight-knit community where new ideas and solutions travel by word of mouth to bring transformation to the industry. And when difficulties arise, such as shifting consumer demographics and rising operational costs, wineries and wine growers lean on each other for support. The response from wineries has led to a focus on premiumization, automation, and building stronger relationships with younger consumers. Climate change has also increased the frequency of conditions like drought, wildfires and untimely frosts, resulting in more dramatic changes from vintage to vintage. Higher pressure from media, government and younger consumers, pushed wineries to reduce their environmental impact, leading to new solar plants, a transition to organic, biodynamic and regenerative agriculture and technology to measure everything from water usage to carbon sequestration. Wineries Foster Localism Wineries are also looking for other ways to increase sustainability, such as buyin

Afternoon Brief, January 28th

News of Rebounding Wine Markets Sets Upbeat Mood at 2022 Unified Symposium: From information to application, guests at the 2022 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium returned after a two-year absence to Sacramento’s newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center to learn about changing environmental conditions, sustainable practices, and expanding markets while visiting with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the resources, equipment and services to address those challenges...

Afternoon Brief, January 26th

Ford Pro, Sonoma County Winegrowers Join Forces to Electrify Business of Farming: One of the most forward-thinking winegrowing counties in the United States is looking to advance its sustainability mission, and the Ford Proâ„¢ suite of electric vehicles, charging and telematics services has been tapped to help make that happen...