Afternoon Brief: NASEM Report Affirms Benefits of Moderate Drinking

The first of the two alcohol studies that will inform American drinking guidelines has been released...

Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has appointed Sanjeev Sharma as President and General Manager of Atlas Copco Compressors LLC effective September 1st, 2024. Sharma is succeeding Robert Eshleman who has decided to retire after 18 years of service within the Atlas Copco Group. In his new position, Sharma will oversee Atlas Copco Compressors’ customer center in the United States and will be responsible for all Atlas Copco Compressors’ sales, marketing, and service operations. “Sanjeev has extensive experience in the compressor industry and brings over 28 years of experience in various management positions with Atlas Copco,” said Vagner Rego, President of the Compressor Technique Business Area. “We’re excited to have his expertise, experience, and leadership as he transitions into the role of President and General Manager later this year.” Sharma is currently the Regional General Manager of Atlas Copco Serv. Mi

Afternoon Brief, November 20th

Extreme Weather and Falling Demand Are Pushing Wineries into the Red: High input costs and declining consumption are adding to the woes of small, independent wineries...

Afternoon Brief, October 9th

Wine grape growers at the north end of the North Coast region this time of year typically are fretting whether they'll be able to wrap harvest before late fall rains begin in earnest...

Afternoon Brief, September 29th

China Busts Largest Wine Smuggling Case in Recent History: According to Chinese language wine media WBO, a few Shanghai-based wine merchants including a China representative for a Bordeaux merchant “were asked to assist” an ongoing criminal investigation involving RMB 368 million (US$51.4 million) worth of smuggled wines...

Prowine Shanghai Returns in November 2022

August 3rd – As the leading trade fair for wines and spirits in mainland China, ProWine Shanghai will be held for the 10th time at the Shanghai New International  Expo Center […]

Afternoon Brief, March 21st

Can Major Wine Markets in China Survive Its Worst COVID Resurgence?: China’s intense lockdown and curbs have shown immediate effects on the country’s lucrative wine market, especially in three of the affluent cities in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Dongguan that are engines for the country’s wine consumption, as the country holds on tight to its ‘zero-Covid policy’...

Successful Staging of Prowine Shanghai 2021

November 17th – With strict safety procedures, the organizer’s proven hygiene and safety protocol and the support of the industry, the recent staging of ProWine Shanghai 2021 attracted more than 450 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions. Boutique wineries and premium wine producers from all over the world were present at the leading wine and […]

Afternoon Brief, November 1st

‘Theft of the Century’: ‘Couple’ Wanted After Stealing 45 Hugely Valuable Wines from Michelin-Starred Restaurant: Spanish media are calling it the “theft of the century.” A couple has seemingly pulled off a famous wine heist after stealing dozens of bottles of astronomically expensive wines, including a famous bottle of 1806 Château d’Yquem, from Atrio – a two Michelin-starred restaurant Caceres Spain...