The games are far apart and the ticket prices astronomical, so while the United States gets to play co-host with Canada and Mexico to this summer’s FIFA World Cup, most of us will be watching the matches from home. Four years ago, 1.5 billion people watched the final between Argentina and France. This time should be poised to bring in even more viewers.  This year’s tournament will involve 48 teams from around the globe, the largest ever number to compete, growing from what used to be 32. That means lots of games to take in, with 12 groupings of 4 countries each kicking things off on June 11 for what is known as the Group Stage.  The United States is in Group D and will play each team in its group to qualify for the Knockout Stage. It plays Paraguay June 12 in Los Angeles; Australia June 19 in Seattle; and Turkey June 26 in Los Angeles.  Eventually, that 48 number goes down to 32 – the Knockouts start June 28. The pace quickens from there, with that Round of 32 dwindling

At Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives, we understand that a wine label does more than share a name, it sets the tone for the entire brand experience. That’s why leading designers and premium wineries trust our materials to elevate their bottles and bring their stories to life. Take The Sneak by Cline Family Cellars, a bold, minimal label created by Gatto Rivera that pairs perfectly with our matching Tintoretto Gesso materials. Designed with just one ink color and a subtle deboss, the Fedrigoni paper does the heavy lifting, offering texture, cohesion, and quiet sophistication. The result? A sleek, standout package that earned second place in the Wine Label category at the 2025 Fedrigoni Top Award. Ready to bring your next wine label to life? Let’s talk about how Fedrigoni materials can help you create something that stands out.  

The results are in! We’re thrilled to reveal the winners of the Labeling category at the Fedrigoni Top Award 2025, celebrating exceptional creativity and innovation.  🥇 Sentinella, by Numeroquattro for La Lepre e la Luna A poetic tribute to nature and winemaking, brought to life on Cotone Bianco Ultra WS. 🥈 Cline Family Cellars, by Gatto and Antonio Rivera Gatto Rivera for The Sneak A bold and rebellious concept with striking visual impact, printed on Tintoretto Gesso H+O WS FSC™. 🥉 Sulcus Extra Vergin Olive Oil, by Idem Design for Sulcus An ode to Puglia’s rugged land on Tintoretto Gesso Greaseproof FSC™. ✨Special Mention to Laberinto de Cidonia by Estudio MABA for UNESDI Distribuciones. A label that takes us to Mars, with thermochromic detail on Sorolla H+O WS FSC™. These outstanding projects show how powerful label design can be when vision meets the right materials. A heartfelt thank you to all the designers who took part, and to Kate Marlow fo

Afternoon Brief: California Grapegrowers Race to Beat the Heat

Trucks full of wine grapes clogged roads all over northern California wine country this week as wineries raced to get their precious cargo into tanks before a brutal heatwave shriveled them to raisins...

Afternoon Brief, February 8th

Napa County Puts Hoopes Winery Leader in Witness Stand: Napa County's attorneys put Lindsay Hoopes of Hoopes Family Vineyard in the witness stand to question her about alleged winery rule violations...

From depletion and shipment forecasting to your bulk wine make plan to your projected grape supply plan.   Every wine company plans. However, the lack of integration and a maze of clever spreadsheets often result in overlooked opportunities and financial inefficiencies.  This is precisely why we built Claret — a supply chain planning platform for the wine and beverage alcohol industry. Claret solves the problem of having too many plans that are not connected. Experience firsthand our Sales Collaboration tool, a user-friendly forecasting solution that empowers your sales team to move beyond spreadsheet forecasting. See how Claret can help identify risks and opportunities surrounding your long-term bulk wine and grape supply by exploring the Make Planning and Crop Supply Planning features. Claret isn’t just a platform to help your wine company succeed; it’s a passionately crafted solution by a team deeply committed to the industry and dedicated to supporting t

Afternoon Brief, May 8th

Willamette Valley Wineries Hire Fire Litigation Lawyers to Investigate Suing Pacific Power for Grape and Wine Losses Arising from the 2020 Labor Day Fires: Today Willamette Valley Vineyards, Brigadoon Wine Co., Samuel Robert Winery, Retraite, LLC (fka Lingua Franca – LS Vineyards Holdings, LLC), and Elk Cove Vineyards Inc. announced they have hired a well-known legal team to investigate filing suit against Pacific Power, a division of PacifiCorp, in the Oregon state circuit courts...

2023 Wine Industry Sales Symposium Next Week ! The conference will take an in-depth look at how the wine category is performing, what the key indicators could mean for sales in the future, and will touch on every aspect of sales and marketing efforts. In addition, the event will discuss 3-Tier and Direct channel strategies, packaging innovations, pricing and public relations. Topics will cover:  • Data-Driven Insights: Sales Trends and Predictions  • Adapting Your PR Strategy for an Evolving Media Landscape  • Leveraging DTC Sales Insights to Grow Sales Nationally  • Strategies & Tactics for Engaging New Wine Enthusiasts  • The Process of Designing Next-Gen Packaging  • What Artificial Intelligence Can Do for Your Wine Brand  • Growing Your DTC Sales Without the Traffic  • Keys Growth in a Flat Wine Market: Balancing Retention & Acquisition Session panels will feature industry professionals

Afternoon Brief, November 30th

California Wines Pour Jobs and Dollars into Economy: The California wine and winegrape sector and allied businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $73 billion annually to the state’s economy and $170.5 billion annually to the U.S. economy, according to a new report commissioned by Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)...