Afternoon Brief: Wine Institute Statement on Federal Government Shutdown

This shutdown comes at a critical moment for the U.S. wine industry, said Robert P. Koch, president and CEO of Wine Institute. Harvest is underway, and wineries are cut off from essential federal services most urgently, label approvals that are legally required before wine can be bottled or sold"...

Afternoon Brief: CAWG-Sponsored Legislation Signed into Law

This weekend, legislation co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) was signed into law by Governor Newsom. SB 279 (McNerney) will make it easier for growers across California to...

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: US Wine Trade Alliance Urges Final Wine Exemption as US-EU Tariff Agreement Advances

Following this weekend's announcements, The U.S. Wine Trade Alliance (USWTA) is urging U.S. trade officials to ensure that wine is included in the list of exempted goods under the new transatlantic trade framework...

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Afternoon Brief: Dr. Chris Chen Announced as 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo Keynote Speaker

Afternoon Brief: Constellation Brands Closes Wine Transaction with The Wine Group

Constellation Brands, Inc. announced today that it has closed its previously announced transaction with The Wine Group to divest primarily mainstream wine brands and associated inventory, facilities, and vineyards from its wine portfolio...

Afternoon Brief: National Association of Wine Retailers Statement on Tariffs

The NAWR believes free and fair trade is the cornerstone of a robust wine economy both in the US and internationally. When barriers to trade between countries are erected, the wine industry in the United States suffers, as do wine consumers who pay higher prices...

Afternoon Brief: Ontario Threatens to Ban US Alcohol in Tit-for-Tat Response to Tariffs Threat

Premier Doug Ford has told the Liquor Board of Canada to clear US alcoholic drinks off retailers shelves if the tariff threat becomes reality...

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...