Extensions: Why Filing One Can Protect Your Winery

Most winery owners and their employees hear “extension” and think one thing:We’re late.That is not what an extension means. In many cases, filing an extension is a protective move. I read more

Saxco and Revino Partner to Expand Sustainable Glass Packaging Options for Wine Producers

Saxco, a leading provider of packaging solutions to the wine, spirits, beer and beverage industries, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Revino, a pioneer in reusable wine bottle syste read more

2025 Packaging Regulations Outlook

The calendar flip from 2024 to 2025 heralded several new packaging regulations, rulemaking updates, and bills with significant implications for consumer packaged goods in North America and Europe.Rece read more

The Forest Effect: How French Forest Origins Shape the Sensory and Chemical Evolution of Wine

IntroductionCoopers have long recognized the importance of forest origin in shaping the sensory qualities of wine, yet relatively little research has been conducted to understand the underlying factor read more

Timely Update for Suppliers Shipping to Oregon

There are two new requirements involving the recycling of wine containers in Oregon: one covering wine in bottles or other types of packaging, and one covering wine in cans. The former will be covered read more

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A Breakthrough for Wineries: Potassium Polyaspartate (ZENITH) Declared a Codex Additive

POTASSIUM POLYASPARTATE (ZENITH) DECLARED CODEX ADDITIVE At the latest Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting held in Geneva, potassium polyaspartate (ZENITH), was officially declared a Codex addi read more

DC Updates: New Year, New Government, New EIS

Now that the holidays are over, Washington is coming alive with official rituals such as the swearing in of Congress today, the election of a Speaker (maybe), then certification of the presidential el read more

Support the CHEERS Act + Help Boost the Hospitality Industry

We all love a good tax deduction, and the CHEERS Act brings just that - helping the hospitality and wine industries thrive while promoting sustainability. Just because the election is over doesn&rsquo read more

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How Is Your Company Communicating Labor Law Postings to Remote Employees?

What Are Labor Law Postings/Posters?Every employer should be familiar with labor law posting requirements. Postings are required Federal, State, or local regulations regarding employee rights under th read more

A Win for the Industry

Direct to consumer law passed in NY State. A win for our industry!Direct-to-Consumer Shipping bill has been signed into law, allowing New York’s small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider read more