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The global organic wine market is set for remarkable growth from 2025 to 2035, fueled by rising consumer preference for sustainable, health-conscious, and environmentally friendly beverage options. Organic wines-including red...

The global organic wine market is set for remarkable growth from 2025 to 2035, fueled by rising consumer preference for sustainable, health-conscious, and environmentally friendly beverage options. Organic wines-including red...

PAARL – Wine lovers have reason to celebrate as South Africa’s wine regions prepare for what could be another bumper harvest in 2026. Early signs suggest vineyards across the winelands...

PAARL – Wine lovers have reason to celebrate as South Africa’s wine regions prepare for what could be another bumper harvest in 2026. Early signs suggest vineyards across the winelands...

We are receiving optimistic news from the South African wine industry. It appears that the excellent production conditions of 2025 will continue into 2026. South Africa Wine, a wine and...

We are receiving optimistic news from the South African wine industry. It appears that the excellent production conditions of 2025 will continue into 2026. South Africa Wine, a wine and...

A new report by FTI Consulting reveals that South Africa’s wine industry has seen a 12% drop in vineyard area and sharply rising costs over the past decade, leaving only...

A new report by FTI Consulting reveals that South Africa’s wine industry has seen a 12% drop in vineyard area and sharply rising costs over the past decade, leaving only...

From luxury accommodation to culinary experiences and even eBikes, the state’s outstanding tourism attractions continue to drive tourism and attract visitors from across the globe. Maxwell Wines was named a...

From luxury accommodation to culinary experiences and even eBikes, the state’s outstanding tourism attractions continue to drive tourism and attract visitors from across the globe. Maxwell Wines was named a...

The Wyckoff Family has acquired Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, returning Washington’s largest and most influential wine company to private Washington ownership for the first time in more than fifty years....

The Wyckoff Family has acquired Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, returning Washington’s largest and most influential wine company to private Washington ownership for the first time in more than fifty years....

From L'Oréal to Bordeaux, from vineyards to active ingredients – this week on The Wine Podcast, Suzanne Mustacich speaks with Charlotte Bouygues, who shares how she built Dix Hectares and...

The 2026 edition of the 50 Great Sparkling Wines of the World competition has announced its results, highlighting a diverse and high-quality selection of sparkling wines from around the globe....

Canned Wine Market expands on rising convenience demand and premium trends by 2030 The global canned wine market is entering a phase of significant acceleration, supported by evolving consumer preferences,...

If you’ve had the chance to taste green chili from New Mexico, then you may understand why it creates such avid devotees among chili enthusiasts. Bursting with tangy, earthy, fresh...

A high-level debate took place today at the European Parliament in Brussels, focusing on the future of Europe’s wine and dairy sectors in relation to trade agreements with the Americas....

The Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne in Beaune is facing a significant challenge as visitor numbers have fallen well short of expectations. In 2024, only 86,000 people visited...

On December 8, 2025, the European Food Forum hosted a debate in Brussels titled “A World Without Wine: What is at Stake for Europe?” The event took place in the...

The Washington State-based Wyckoff family acquired Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) for an undisclosed amount on Dec. 4, the family announced yesterday. The third-generation agribusiness owners purchased SMWE from Sycamore...

The provisional agreement, reached this month by the European Parliament and Council on the European Commission’s proposal for a Wine Package, includes a set of policy recommendations to help the...

In the hills of Pedemonte di Valpolicella, the Tedeschi family winery is preparing for the holiday season with a lineup of wines designed to suit every Christmas occasion. The historic...

Michel Bettane, a leading French wine critic, recently completed a tour of China where he tasted more than 300 premium Chinese wines. Bettane, who has built a career spanning decades...

Meanwhile, a bipartisan group in Congress — including California representatives Mike Thompson, D-Napa, Doug LaMalfa, R-Richvale, and Jimmy Panetta, D-Santa Cruz — introduced the Specialty Crop & Wine Producer Tariff...

In 1990s-era California, two UC Davis students bonded over an untrendy wine obsession: chenin blanc. While classmates chased cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, the varietals that built Napa's reputation and price...

Moldova is developing a national strategy to increase the annual export value of table grapes by 60 per cent, equal to about US$38 million, under an optimistic scenario that projects...

A Sacramento farmer is sounding the alarm over just how bad his year has been. Ray Yeung has been farming for 40 years in Sacramento, and his father farmed the...

Washington state’s largest winery, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, has been purchased by the Wyckoff family. The Wyckoffs own a variety of agricultural businesses across Washington state. Ste. Michelle has gone...

Southern Sun cape Sun was the magnificent venue for the Inter-Hotel Challenge South Africa 2025 Awards, and what a glamorous evening it proved to be. The ballroom shimmered in a...

Fowles Wine has received a $500,000 Coles Nurture Fund grant, which is being put towards developing its ‘BatNav’ system, which has the potential to reduce reliance on pesticides in vineyards...

After a lifetime devoted to creating beautiful expressions of his passions, the Franschhoek wine legend passed away at the age of 78, surrounded by his family. "He laid the foundations...

Victoria’s Fowles Wine continues to gain momentum with its pioneering ‘BatNav’ natural pest control system that it says could transform farming practices globally and ultimately save Australia’s wine industry $50...

European lawmakers and member states have reached an agreement on a new aid plan for the wine sector, which is expected to take effect in the coming weeks. The European...

Photo: Alex Cannon-Leyson, Jim Markeas and Amanda Dimas at the Riverland Wine AGM in Berri yesterday Concerns were voiced at Riverland Wine’s annual general meeting yesterday that certain wine industries...

The Wyckoff Family, which owns vineyards across Washington, has purchased all wine brands, facilities and vineyards belonging to wine giant Ste. Michelle. Grape grower and custom wine company Wyckoff has...

European wine producers and consumers could soon see significant changes on store shelves, following a provisional agreement reached in Brussels on December 4. The European Parliament and Council have agreed...

What began as a citizen-led effort to understand the invisible current beneath Covell’s Beach and Barnstable’s roads has become a point of spirited debate. The data collectors say their handheld...

South Australian wine tourism owners and managers have been encouraged to apply for the next round of an educational program designed to deepen wine, business and tourism knowledge, helping the...

The South African wine industry is currently experiencing significant financial pressure, marked by a cycle of declining vineyard areas, an aging vine profile, and persistently rising production costs. A new...

A federal judge in Massachusetts this week vacated President Donald Trump’s executive order that halted all permitting for offshore wind energy projects, a major victory for the industry off the...

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s wine industry has faced severe domestic challenges. However, according to Beykush Winery, international visibility and export interest have grown during the same period....

Washington's state's biggest wine producer is changing hands again, but this time being sold to a fellow wine company. The Washington state-based Wyckoff family has announced its purchase of Ste....

Washington’s Ste Michelle Wine Estates has inherited its third owner in just over five years. The 91-year-old company, which owns a raft of brands along with operations in California and...

Wineries across the United States are facing a significant challenge as they contend with a wine inventory glut that has reached historic proportions. By mid-2025, estimates indicate that wineries held...

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wine Production Machinery market is dominated by a mix of global equipment manufacturers and regional innovators. Companies are focusing...

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Washington’s largest wine company, has been acquired by the Wyckoff Family, a third-generation Yakima Valley agribusiness family, according to an announcement released Monday night. The purchase...

William Chris Vineyards has been ranked at No. 31 on the 2025 World’s Best Vineyards list published by William Reed, making it the only Texas winery to earn a spot...

In a significant shift for the Pacific Northwest wine industry, the Wyckoff family, based in the Yakima Valley, has acquired Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the company announced Tuesday. SEE ALSO...

The Wyckoff family of Grandview, owners of Wyckoff Farms and Coventry Vale Winery, the brands, facilities and vineyards of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. The value of the deal was not...

Lately, some winemakers are choosing to sustain their business over sustaining the environment. In New Zealand, a pair of Marlborough’s largest wineries have abandoned organic farming and gone back to...

Great Wine Capitals' (GWC) Adelaide chapter is again offering up to 12 scholarships, along with additional paid places, in the 2026 Great Wine Capitals Executive Business Program. The program is...

A new analysis highlights the producers shaping California’s wine landscape, revealing how heritage estates, large-scale operators and emerging boutique wineries influence the state’s dominant position in US winemaking. A newly...

Low Alcohol Wine Market Growth Outlook Strengthened by Strategic Collaborations and R&D Investments Through 2033 New Jersey, US State: "The global Low Alcohol Wine market in the Consumer Goods and...

Awarded at the Rural Development Administration Achievement Sharing Conference on December 4 First Successful Export of Premium Shine Muscat Grapes from Yeongcheon Yeongcheon City announced on December 8 that Shin...

United States Precision Viticulture Market to Reach $2.85 Billion by 2032, Driven by Smart Agriculture & Vineyard Management Technology Leander, Texas and Tokyo, Japan - Dec.08.2025As per DataM intelligence research...

USA, New Jersey: According to Verified Market Research analysis, the global Precision Viticulture Market size was valued at USD 177.49 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 358.1...

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The first shipment of fresh Australian blueberries arrived in Vietnam on December 5, following market access approval in October. full of only Echo blueberries, grown specifically for the Vietnamese market....

Grape shortage threatens India’s wine industry as prices surge following unseasonal rain in Maharashtra Wine prices in India are expected to rise by 25-30% due to significant crop damage in...

Starting from a modest nursery in Chincha, Mercedes Auris Bravo has been a driving force in reshaping Peruvian agriculture since the 1990s. Her dedication was pivotal in expanding table grape...