Afternoon Brief: Wine Institute Opposes Truth in Labeling Bill
In February, California vintners attending Wine Paris were provided with a talking point from the Wine Institute intended to help frame conversations with international partners amid ongoing tariff discussions and broader U.S. trade tensions...
Afternoon Brief: Towards the World's First Dry Molded Fiber Bottle
Success in the London Packaging Week 2025 Innovation Awards was about more than proof of concept for PA Consulting, PulPac, and Diageo. It showed the real potential in fibre-based drinks packaging...
Afternoon Brief: Could the U.S. Supreme Court Hear a New Wine Case?
Opponents of Arizona's ban on sales by out-of-state wine retailers are petitioning justices to intervene and clarify a confusing legal tangle...
Afternoon Brief: One Year Later, Canadian Bans on U.S. Wine Cost American Industry $357 Million in 2025
Full-year data confirms steepest single-year export disruption in modern U.S. wine trade; Wine Institute calls for resolution...
Afternoon Brief: August Depletions Show Sharp Declines - Can the Holiday Trends Turn the Tide?
August brought another challenging month for the beverage alcohol industry, with both wine and spirits experiencing sharp year-over-year declines. The overall weakness highlights ongoing consumer and channel pressures....
Afternoon Brief: Sonoma County Puts Wine Tax on Hold
Sonoma County Vintners have put on hold a plan to tax local wineries to create a special Wine Business Improvement District. The plan would tax Sonoma County wineries 1% on sales, using that money to market the region and its wines...
Afternoon Brief: European Wine May Be Left Out of Trade Deal with US
European wines may not benefit from preferential treatment in any trade agreement between the EU and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the industry's main lobby group said on Friday...
Afternoon Brief: Constellation, Brown-Forman and Diageo Face US Lawsuits
Three of the worlds biggest beverage companies, Constellation Brands, Brown-Forman and Diageo, are at the centre of lawsuits in the US...
Afternoon Brief: Come Together Rally for a Unified Response to Wine's Market Challenges
With generational shifts, health trends, and market saturation testing the resilience of the U.S. wine industry, leaders are doubling down on unity, optimism, and consumer connection through the Come Over October campaign and Share & Pair Sundays...