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A visit to several vineyards in both South Africa and Namibia has given some great insights into the performance of the Grapa program, says Georgios Bitsakos, head of brand marketing...

poppi is lacing up for another season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The better-for-you soda brand is returning as The Official Soda of the Lakers and reintroducing its limited-edition Lakers...

Spud farmers join many other ag commodities suffering from overproduction, high expenses

The Chilean Table Grape Committee, part of the country brand Frutas de Chile, updated its export projection for the 2025-26 season, forecasting a total volume of over 63,6 million 18-pound...

Tariffs have crushed California vineyards dependent on exports to Canada. But they

Winemaking can be a lonely and expensive business, so many producers are opting for a more collegial approach. Communal winemaking spaces offer a creative solution for small producers looking to...

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Yakima Valley Vintners, the wine program at Yakima Valley College, took home five double platinum awards and 14 platinum awards in this year's Great Northwest Wine Platinum Awards. Students in...

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Beloved film producer and executive David Matalon has died. He passed away at his Beverly Hills home on Tuesday, December 2. He died of natural causes and was 82, Deadline...

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Brooke Rollins, who heads the federal Department of Agriculture, announced the agency is readying federal funds for farmers. This comes after months of the nation

In Chico, California, a new approach to sustainable aquaculture is taking shape, using the byproducts of the state

Earlier this week, the Cape Business Chamber released the figures of hours lost to wind, calling November 2025 "the Port of Cape Town's worst month for five years in terms...

Authorities in Portugal have detained eight people, including four employees of the Comiss

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Peruvian grapes are currently leading the way in Van Dijk Foods' assortment. "Italy is finishing a bit earlier this season. There is still some supply on the market, but the...

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Peru's fruit export value surpassed Chile's between January and October 2025. Fresh Fruit reported Peru at more than US$11.300 billion for the period and Chile at US$10.700 billion. In 2024,...

The Reservoir revealed the location of its second robotics and automation accelerator farm, this time partnering with Sonoma County Winegrowers to inspire start-ups to solve problems facing grape growers. In...

Korean grapes have officially gained access to the Philippine market following the completion of long-standing export quarantine negotiations. The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency announced on November 30 that talks,...

Stepping off the ferry in Vineyard Haven, I had my sights set high for my multi-day trip to the Vineyard. As a deaf student, I couldn

These days, Americans are drinking less alcohol. While that may be a good thing from a health perspective, it

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As the Australian grape and wine sector navigates a period of significant transformation marked by evolving consumer expectations, global competition, and ongoing workforce challenges, strengthening diversity and inclusion has become...

Gibbston Valley Winery Celebrates Thirty Years of the Iconic Wine Cave in Queenstown: A Landmark in New Zealand

The National Council of the Unione Italiana Vini (UIV) met yesterday to discuss the current challenges facing Italian wine exports, particularly in non-EU markets. According to data from the UIV...

A new study from the Wine Market Council has found that Millennials, defined as Americans aged 29 to 44, are now the largest group of wine drinkers in the United...

European Union officials have reached a provisional agreement on a new policy framework aimed at strengthening and modernizing the EU wine sector. The deal, announced in Brussels after negotiations between...

Following the recent Budget announcement in the United Kingdom, the government has confirmed an increase in alcohol duty by 3.66%, in line with inflation. This change, which took effect last...

The Italian Wine Union (Unione Italiana Vini, UIV) held its National Council meeting this week, bringing together key figures from the Italian wine industry to discuss current challenges and strategies....

The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced the election of new officers and directors to its board, marking a significant leadership transition for the organization. CAWG, which represents...

The Consorzio Tutela Vini Montefalco has announced the implementation of significant changes to the regulations governing Spoleto DOC wines. The process, which began in 2021, was completed in recent months...

In the vineyards above Nyon, Switzerland, researchers at the Haute

Wine industry analyst Paul Clancy speaks out about the lack of action taken by the Australian wine industry to combat the oversupply

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Jaime Rojas was 44 the first time he tasted wine made from grapes he grew himself. The wine

Texas Winery Makes Global History With Spot on World

The tire and restaurant-guide company announced on Tuesday its plans to begin evaluating wineries in a new guide called Michelin Grapes. Instead of the stars awarded to restaurants

Unleashing Unmatched Excellence at the 2025 Australian and New Zealand Boutique Wine Awards: All You Need to Know The 2025 Australian & New Zealand Boutique Wine Awards have once again...

The European Parliament and the 27 EU member states have agreed on a plan to support the winemaking sector, aimed at stabilizing the market and increasing the flexibility of regulatory...

Two well-known California wineries are now on the market, with Hilco Global and Onyx Asset Advisors accepting offers for Imagery Winery in Sonoma County and Rabbit Ridge Winery in Paso...

A Prosser-based wine company is rounding out its family of labels by adding another from the Wahluke Slope to its portfolio. Evergreen Family Wines, owned by Brandon Rice and Jerry...

The long-awaited wine industry rebound may be in sight in the next two years, but not before a dramatic supply contraction, including significant vineyard removals across California and even in...

The MICHELIN Guide, known for its influence in the world of gastronomy and hospitality, is expanding its reach into wine with a new distinction called the MICHELIN Grapes. This initiative...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California ag giant the Wonderful Company suffered a setback [last] Tuesday in its bid to overturn a new...

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The past two South African grape seasons started promisingly, but this year the tone is more cautious," Jan Rozema of Prime Fruit Partners observes. "Europe has been in the market...

Researchers and wine producers across Europe are working together to develop grapevine varieties that are resistant to two of the most damaging diseases in viticulture: downy mildew and powdery mildew....

The wine industry should be in a celebratory mood following this year

WSU Tri-Cities' Cougar Tracks program is launching the Art of Pairing Workshop to strengthen sensory skills and improve customer experience in tasting rooms

The Spanish region of Catalonia may only be around the same size as the State of Maryland but it is home to some 300 wineries spread across 12 appellations or...

Wine Paris 2026 is set to take place from February 9 to 11 in Paris, bringing together more than 6,000 exhibitors from 60 countries and an expected 60,000 professional visitors...

The wine industry could use a helping hand. Between aggressive and illegal immigration policy, tariffs, and wellness trends, the realm is enduring a lot. It

Revino, a Portland-based innovator of reusable wine bottles, has joined the global community of Certified B Corporations. The certification affirms the company's mission: making sustainability as important as profitability. (Learn...

The 2026 joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will take place next July, and the produce industry is working to maintain its influence in the decision-making process. The...

A new project in western Colorado could change how the U.S. grows food and how it powers the future. At Colorado State University's Western Campus in Grand Junction, state viticulturist...

Grape supply is transitioning from the end of California's season to Peru. "It's happening at about the same time it usually does. California does seem to be wrapping up pretty...

Frutas de Chile welcomed the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s decision to appeal the Federal District Court of Columbia's ruling that invalidated the Systems Approach for Chilean table grapes....