With the expected continuing market correction of the alcohol beverage industry to consumer demand, wine producers are preparing for potential bankruptcies or shuttering of trade purchaser businesses at the distribution and retail levels. This article explores how alcohol beverage producers should prepare for trade disruption caused by bankruptcies. Bankruptcy is governed by federal law, and bankruptcy cases are exclusively handled in federal bankruptcy courts. When a business files for bankruptcy, its creditors (including suppliers with unpaid invoices) face significant uncertainty as to their ability to get paid. Alcohol beverage producers should be aware of three key issues that will impact their contracting relationships and products in the market in the context of the bankruptcy of a distributor or retailer: (1) the effect of an automatic stay; (2) the potential for recouping certain inventory; and (3) the potential of having certain payments received from the entity filing for b

As the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, Berlin Packaging has leading insights and world-class expertise in the global packaging market. Here are the industry trends we’re tracking for 2025. Dynamic Disruption: Garnering attention in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Modern Minimalism: Adopting a “less is more” approach that resonates with today’s consumers. Interactive Experiences: Creating unique and engaging experiences through interactive packaging. Sensory Engagement: Embracing visual, tactile, audible, and olfactory elements to create enjoyment. Sustainability Innovation: Furthering sustainable packaging solutions through innovation. Read More

Heatwave arrives; grape market remains slow July was likely the warmest on record for much of the western US, with California receiving the highest heat levels and areas of the Central Valley suffering two weeks of 100-110°F temperatures. The heat has since dissipated slightly in early August, although consistent, more normal temperatures in excess of 85°F are forecast. The general feeling is that vineyards across the state will have been affected by such a prolonged heatwave: Some – limited – burn damage has been in evidence and there is a suspicion that berry sizing has been hindered. The dividends from California’s wet winter are now making themselves felt: Despite the hot summer, soil moisture levels in many places remain relatively good – even at this stage – and canopies appear healthy. Given this and the fact many cash-strapped growers are economizing on treatments, there has been some mildew pressure, but still at normal levels. Also normal

It’s a brand-new year and that’s the perfect time to fire up Excel and do some number crunching about what happened in 2023! We started by reviewing webchats and the sales those led to. If you haven’t read that analysis yet, check it out at https://redchirp.com/what-is-a-web-chat-request-worth-plenty/ and — spoiler alert! — you’ll learn all about how wineries received 99,990 webchats that led to just shy of $12 million of sales. Now let’s turn to our detailed analysis of Bulk Messages sent in 2023. Download and share the PDF analysis here. Read this article online at https://redchirp.com/2023-bulk-messages-generate-millions/ Or keep reading below! First, what is a Bulk Message? Bulk Messages make it possible — and easy — to text dozens, hundreds, or thousands of people at once; it’s one of the most popular features in RedChirp. Wineries can use the Bulk Message feature for informational and/or promotional messaging.

The delayed EEO-1 Component 1 data collection portal for 2022 will open on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The deadline to file the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 report is Tuesday, December 5, 2023. All employers in the private sector with 100 or more employees and federal contractors or subcontractors with 50 or more employees or $50,000 or more in federal contracts must file the EEO-1 report each year. Filers should begin preparing to submit data in anticipation of the opening of the data collection period. According to the EEOC, filing after the December 5, 2023, deadline may result in a “Notice of Failure to File” letter from the EEOC, and no reports will be accepted after January 9, 2024. The EEO-1 Report is a federally mandated survey that collects workforce data categorized by race, ethnicity, sex, and job category. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, certain employers must usually submit EEO-1 Reports by March 31st of each year. However, for the 2022 EEO-1 Reports, the EEO

OND – these three letters have a BIG impact for wine industry professionals. October, November, December – the three busiest months of the year. The pursuit of annual sales targets, orchestration of corporate gifting initiatives, and the crafting of captivating events and strategic marketing endeavors to harness the holiday sales upswing—all of this can feel like a whirlwind of demands. If you find yourself yet to embark on OND preparations, feeling the pressure of catching up, or simply seeking a starting point, rest assured. Use this blog as your compass, we’re outlining 6 pivotal considerations for nailing a triumphant and fulfilling OND in 2023.  Assess Your Inventory  As we approach the last few months of the year, now is the perfect time to assess your inventory. Once you ask yourself the following questions, you can plan your marketing, wine club, customer appreciation, and corporate gifting initiatives accordingly.  Which SKUs are you l

When working with a complicated design, our goal at BERGIN is to make it production friendly while not sacrificing the client’s vision. We collaborate on all design details of the labels pushing the envelope with each and every package produced. The owner of McClean Vineyards fell in love with screen printing allowing it to play an integral role in his success. It’s not often screen printing makes it into the storytelling of a wine brand but in this case, it has everything to do with McClean’s story. “Through the process of screen printing and soul searching, McClean discovered a way to merge his love of art and good wine. And once he started his journey, he never looked back.  Every bottle has a story to tell inside and outside. We pour craftsmanship and passion into every bottle,  so that those sharing a bottle can connect in the way that matters most." DESIGN DETAILS Labels Clemence and Simone both feature neck printing treatments. M

Primera Technology, Inc. has announced its new AP-CODE lot and date coding module. AP-CODE is compact, affordable, and easy to use. It is designed to work seamlessly with Primera’s AP360 and AP362 Label Applicators, including new and existing installed units. With no tools required, AP-CODE installs quickly to Primera’s AP360 and AP362 label applicators. It doesn’t need a separate power supply and includes a full-color touchscreen to enter data and configure date and lot codes. The print fields are free-format and can include letters, numbers, and many symbols. Formats can be stored for later use, speeding up production.The single black ink cartridge adheres to many substrates, including glass, metal, plastic, and laminated labels. Decap time is more than 24 hours, eliminating clogs and needing to cap print heads overnight. “This is an exciting development for Primera’s industry-leading label applicators,” says Mark Strobel, Primera’s vice pr

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW NFTs WILL CHANGE THE WINE INDUSTRTY Let's face it the term NFT is confusing, it means Non-Fungible Token and that makes no sense at all. But neither did all the other unfamiliar terms like Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing and 5G. They were also confusing at first but are now everyday terms. The same will be true for NFTs and their place in the Wine Industry. NFTs will fundamentally change the way the wine industry does marketing, promotion and protects itself against fraud. Remove all the technical jargon and NFTs are a simple concept. Once you understand a few simple use cases the only thing standing in your way is how creative you are in using them. READ THIS AND YOU WILL BE AN NFT EXPERT: An NFT can be a digital image or document that’s created on thousands of independent computing devices called the blockchain. Once c