Afternoon Brief: Wine Market Council Announces 2026 Research Conference: “Innovating Wine for Tomorrow’s Market”
This year’s theme, “Innovating Wine for Tomorrow’s Market,” will spotlight forward-thinking research, emerging consumer trends, and innovative strategies designed to help the wine industry adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace...
Afternoon Brief: RNDC Says Reyes Will Buy It in Seven Markets
Less than one year after Republic National Distributing Company’s catastrophic collapse in California, VinePair has learned that the country’s second-largest wine and spirits wholesaler will sell a portion of its national operation to the country’s largest beer distributor: Reyes Beverage Group...
Afternoon Brief: Meta Changes Sow Confusion, Concern in Wine Industry
Last week wine, beer, and spirits-related businesses received unwelcome news. Meta notified business owners that their pages would no longer be recommended by Facebook’s algorithms, decreasing reach and revenue...
Afternoon Brief: Napa Contemplates Price Cuts
Napa County is weighing up lowering prices at the potential expense of its luxury reputation in a bid to get more customers...
Afternoon Brief: RNDC Mourns the Passing of CEO & President Bob Hendrickson
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) today announced with deep sadness the passing of Bob Hendrickson, Interim Chief Executive Officer & President, on Friday, October 17...
Afternoon Brief: US Shutdown Worries Wine and Whiskey
The political standoff in Washington means no new brands for Christmas, unless significant progress is made...
Afternoon Brief: America's Bulk Wine Glut Should Have Sparked a Brand Boom. Why Hasn't It?
"US consumers, especially younger drinkers, are more skeptical of wine as a category. They're looking for accessibility, authenticity, and convenience, not just value..."
Afternoon Brief: WHO Pushes for Massive 50% Rise in Soda and Alcohol Prices
The WHO has long been an advocate for taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol: but its latest initiative calls for drastic, measurable policy shifts...
Afternoon Brief: New US Alcohol Report Tainted by Bias, Conflicts
Broad Group of National Agriculture, Beverage and Hospitality Associations Urges Secretaries of USDA and HHS to Reject Findings...